Daniel White
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Cory Lemer | Prep Redzone Scout
Standing at 5’7″ 175-pounds,
Daniel White
Daniel
White
5'7" | 175 lbs | RB
Half Hollow Hills East | 2026
State
NY
is on the smaller side of the RB spectrum. Coming of an impressive 2,000 yard season White showed himself as a top back in the state.
On tape, White is one of the most impressive backs. He is tricky to tackle and is physical. He has a solid grasp on the ball at all times and rarely fumbles. He has a smooth lower half and uses it to make him one of the shiftiest RB’s in the state.
White is a for sure top five RB in the state and has the potential to climb up the rankings this season with continued success.
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Read EvaluationJared Valluzzi | Prep Redzone Scout
Easily one of the top running backs in the state, White put together a special junior season. As a result, he landed several Division I offers this summer, with the latest coming from Sacred Heart. White isn’t the biggest back, but after watching him in person, his burst and explosiveness are on par with any back on Long Island. He ran for over 2,000 yards last season and returns behind a talented offensive line. White is a superior athlete with elite playmaking ability. He’ll be in the running for the Hansen Award (given to Suffolk County’s top player) and will continue drawing Division I interest.
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Read EvaluationCaleb Holfoth | Prep Redzone Scout
White has about as many highlight runs as anyone in New York – I saw a good portion of a Hills East game this year when I was down in the NYC area for a weekend – White is the twitchiest slippery back in this class – coaches will question the size. Still, there are some very impressed RBs at the next level with similar size comps where the skillsets align kind of dispelling that size aspect every coach will think about.
White is very good at making guys miss with explosive jump cuts, the best part about his tape is how determined he is to get upfield; White won’t dance around in the backfield trying to avoid tacklers, he can avoid defenders that get through, but his contact balance and explosiveness as he gets through to the second level are traits I really like both on film and from what I saw in person.
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Read EvaluationCaleb Holfoth | Prep Redzone Scout
White is super explosive, showcasing the best short-area quickness and burst in this class. White hits the hole really hard, and although he has a shorter back, he is built and strong with the ability to run through arm tackles. His low center of gravity helps him maintain balance through contact and he has a strong jump cut in space.
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Read EvaluationJared Valluzzi | Prep Redzone Scout
Very few RB’s in the class of 2026 on Long Island can accelerate like
Daniel White
Daniel
White
5'7" | 175 lbs | RB
Half Hollow Hills East | 2026
State
NY
. He ran some deep routes at the St Anthony’s 7v7 and he burned whoever attempted to cover him. He did a good job tracking the ball and hauling in passes as a deep threat. White continued to show his ability to run short and effective routes. When he puts his foot into the ground, he truly explodes into the other direction. His overall explosiveness has become tremendous and I can’t wait to see how hard he hits the hole behind a great Hills East offensive line.
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Read EvaluationJared Valluzzi | Prep Redzone Scout
If you’re looking for quickness and explosiveness, that’s what
Daniel White
Daniel
White
5'7" | 175 lbs | RB
Half Hollow Hills East | 2026
State
NY
showed on Saturday. He ran crisp routes and exploded out of his cuts to gain separation. He has great hands and White proved to be one of the most reliable running backs at the camp when it came to catching the football consistently in this weather. The 2026 prospect was a nightmare for linebackers to guard and he continues to be someone to watch this offseason
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Read EvaluationCaleb Holfoth | Prep Redzone Scout
Daniel White
Daniel
White
5'7" | 175 lbs | RB
Half Hollow Hills East | 2026
State
NY
is a really dynamic athlete who can produce with the ball on offense or in the return game. On offense, White has some really nice versatility in where he can line up and his slightly smaller frame lead to some of the nicest, quickest cuts in the state. White is a threat as a returner and on offense as long he has the ball in his hands and some space to work with.
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Read EvaluationCaleb Holfoth | Prep Redzone Scout
A dude who is truly a problem for opponents when he has the ball
Daniel White
Daniel
White
5'7" | 175 lbs | RB
Half Hollow Hills East | 2026
State
NY
has speed and quickness for days. At running back, White has good vision and is always a threat to bounce a run outside. As a returner, White has good vision, cuts, and showcases his breakaway speed. White has a ton of potential as an ATH and is one of those players that OCs and coaches will try to get the ball in creative ways because good things happen when White is in space. I do want to see development in White’s tape and the ability to execute multiple different run schemes as opposed to bouncing most runs outside, however, can’t blame White for repeatedly doing what works. More opportunities this coming should help showcase White’s ability to expand his game as a playmaker with the ball.
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