Talented Senior RB’s Without an FBS Offer

We continue our spotlight on prospects who are not currently fielding D1/FBS offers. With further development, all eight of these runningbacks could jump onto FBS-level radars along the east coast. Often, talented players tend to go unnoticed due to a myriad of reasons. Lack of exposure at a small program, playing out of position, or injury-plagued seasons shouldn't hurt a prospect's chances at a high-level scholarship. It's our job at Prep  Redzone to dig and find talent and give them the spotlight that is deserved. Here are eight talented senior runningbacks without FBS offers. [player_tooltip player_id="27337" first="Sam" last="Sykes"] - 5'9", 180lbs, Cheltenham Sykes is a quality football player who gives reps at wide receiver as well as linebacker on defense, where he totaled 118 total tackles his junior season. Sykes is a  smart and patient runner who sees holes well when running in between the tackles. He displays good balance and a solid ability to catch the ball which is always a plus. He gets goal-line carries and is a tough runner who excels in short-yardage situations. Would like to see more production out of him this coming season. [player_tooltip player_id="27372" first="Curtis" last="Foskey"] - 5'9", 192lbs, North Hills Foskey is a tough north and south runner who can break tackles at ease. He's a one-cut player who primarily runs out of shotgun and immediately looks to run physical and with a purpose. Excels in the red zone and running between the tackles. He's built like an absolute bull, displaying great lower body strength and tree trunks for thighs. His powerful running style consistently forces a defense to gang tackle, good luck tackling this kid the first time. Foskey also gives reps at linebacker and defensive line. Ky'ron Craggette - 5'10", 208lbs, Connellsville Really like Craggette's ability to accelerate after cuts and explode after a stutter step. He can accelerate well through the trenches and in the open field, showing the ability to fly by players in the secondary as well. Craggette is an all-around runner, can run between the tackles, and run with patience, he can bounce runs outside and beat you with his speed and can also win his matchup with toughness. He likes to finish runs hard and doesn't mind putting his head down and fight for extra yardage. He can benefit vasty by shedding a few pounds. He displays an understanding of how to set up running lanes by changing pace and being patient which may be his best trait. [player_tooltip player_id="27394" first="Derrick" last="Topeck"] - 5'10", 190lbs, Penn Hills Topeck shows really quick feet and a good burst behind the line of scrimmage. He does a good job taking what the defense gives him and eats up yards chunks at a time. He produces as an outside runner but can give you yards between the tackles as well. He runs with an attitude and purpose and provides a ton of energy to Penn Hills' offense. This is an article on talented runningbacks without offers, but Topeck just might be a better linebacker. He shows natural read and react ability and flies around the defense making numerous big-time plays. We will keep our eye out as to what position Topeck develops into. [player_tooltip player_id="27291" first="Nya" last="Greene"] - 6'3", 230lbs, New Brighton [player_tooltip player_id="27364" first="Nyasanu" last="Greene"] is the prospect on this list with the most buzz.  Greene has a D1 offer from The University of Montana (FCS) but should without a doubt be on more programs' radars. First thing first, his size. He towers over most of his offensive lineman! College coaches along the east coast would drool to see a 6'3" 230-pound prospect who can run and catch the ball as well as he can. It's not for certain where a program would want Greene to play but there's no doubt a team could use his athleticism. He runs with a high pad level but is tough to bring down. Has really good hands and is deceptively quick for his size. His ability to see holes open up in the trenches is next level. He's a terrific blocker behind the line of scrimmage and is a stud on defense as well. He's a coach's dream who just needs to find a position to sink into so he can really develop. [player_tooltip player_id="27396" first="JP" last="Cantu"] - 5'10", 200lbs, North Allegheny We snuck a fullback in here! Fullbacks need love too! Cantu is more than just a blocking bruiser behind the line of scrimmage. Much like Greene, Cantu is a coach's dream player that will do anything that is asked of him on the field. Long snap, play linebacker, running back, contribute as a gunner on special teams and run down kickoffs, you name it this kid will do it and make an impact. There's room for this type of player on any D1 program. He displays really good athleticism, showing good breakaway speed, change of direction ability, and strength to go with it. He a ton of fun to watch. He's a smart and powerful blocker who always gets his head around to the correct side to seal-block. Terrific body shape who can even contribute in the passing game. His junior tape shows he belongs on a football field no matter the position. [player_tooltip player_id="27437" first="Daquan" last="Robinson"] - 5'9", 167lbs, Roman Catholic Robinson is the most natural runner on this list and deserves just as much attention as Greene. Robinson has the ideal build and low center of gravity needed to move laterally at such a high level. He shows outstanding cutting ability behind the line of scrimmage, through the trenches and in the secondary. He's an elusive player and an incredible athlete, showing an above-average ability to catch the ball AND throw the ball. His reps at quarterback really help him understand how and where to play at running back and wideout. He shows good balance throughout his runs and is really tough to bring down. He's a short-yardage monster and has the lower body strength to give you goal-line carries. He's also a willing blocker who likes to punish defenders. [player_tooltip player_id="27273" first="Brandon" last="Camire"] - 5'9", 170lbs, Emmaus High [player_tooltip player_id="27273" first="Brandon" last="Camire"] wants to beat you with speed and acceleration and looks to break a game open every time he touches the ball. Emmaus runs a ton of off-tackle runs out of shotgun which allows there speedster to burn guys along the perimeter. Great straight-line speed gives him real home-run hitting ability as his film shows. His game could be considered a little one-dimensional as I would love to see him more active in the passing game. Still a ton of undeniable production from this kid. He also can return kicks for Emmaus.