PRZ Pennsylvania Five for ’25: Running Backs

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>After [player_tooltip player_id='1156407' first='Vic' last='Castillo'] took a look at the top 2025 quarterbacks in multiple posts over the last few weeks, we begin looking at the rest of the class of 2025. Going forward, we'll take a look at "Pennsylvania Five for 2025". Let's get right into this talented group of tailbacks. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='143199' first='Jabree' last='Wallace-Coleman'] (Imhotep Charter)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Keystone State has produced quite the bit of running back talents over the last decade or so and Wallace-Coleman has an opportunity to be the best of any of them. The Georgia commit is simply the total package, at 6-foot-1 and 190-pounds he is a tank of a running back, but with that size, he also has a terrific burst to his game and explodes through holes. Once he's in the open field, good luck catching him. Even if he can't outrun you, his pure strength is overpowering and provides just as punishing of hits as would-be tacklers. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='220266' first='Tiqwai' last='Hayes'] (Aliquppia)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>As a freshman for Aliquppia, Hayes nearly totaled 2,000 yards and 20 touchdowns. While not as big as Wallace-Coleman, Hayes is a well-built running back himself at around 5-foot-10 and 180-pounds. His game is built upon his athleticism and speed, with a tremendous vision for such a young running back, Hayes identifies holes quickly and explodes through them. In the open field, he's elusive and agile. Much like Wallace-Coleman, Hayes will end up at a top Power Five program. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='386033' first='Isaiah' last='West'] (St. Joes Prep)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>West is built much like [player_tooltip player_id='143199' first='Jabree' last='Wallace-Coleman'] at 6-foot-0 and 210-pounds. There's not much game film out there for West but of his spring workouts, there's a lot to like. West appears to have good straight-line speed and shows plus athleticism and agility. Definitely projects to a Power Five running back prospect. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='255083' first='Christopher' last='Smith'] (Malvern Prep)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Our smallest running back so far, there's a bit more projection with Smith than perhaps our top three running backs. Smith is just 5-foot-8 and 165-pounds currently but with plenty of time to grow, we're not worried about his size. What Smith does have is tremendous elusiveness and is by far our shiftiest back and has the speed to go along with it. He's a tremendous talent who is only going to get better as he gets older. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='228679' first='Semaj' last='Carmichael'] (Boys Latin Charter)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Carmichael is an intriguing prospect with a good combination of size and athleticism. We believe the sky is the limit for the Boys Latin Charter standout as well after having a smaller role in 2021, Carmichael could see a much bigger role in 2022. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->