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• one of the better unoffered (FBS) juniors in all of New England.
• reclassified and transferred to Cheshire Academy in early August, formerly out of Hamden High.
• 6’0, 205 pounds, fully filled out frame that kids bounce off of on tape.
• big body provides a bigger stride than most backs, so he checks off the homerun-hitting box.
• works primarily out of gun sets, aligned behind or off -center of the quarterback.
• can score and produce running between the tackles or bouncing runs outside of tackles.
• is a threat to catch the ball out of the backfield.
• can double as a LB and provide substantial reps from this position, yet I like the kid at RB at both Cheshire Academy, as well as at the college level.
• Not necessarily a multi-cut guy, he’s a big pinball that wants to score as soon as he breaks past the first level of trash, the gear he hits when seeing green in front of him has him inside the top five at his position.

Offers Earned during Spring/Summer 2023:rnMarist 6/12/23

Naeem Shawn Mills Jr. Naeem Shawn Mills Jr. 6'0" | 215 lbs | RB Cheshire Academy | 2025 State New E He is ranked as the #3 running back in Connecticut and also the #13 ranked running back in the New England region. He attends Hamden Hall in Connecticut.

He surely knows how to finish runs.  He is a physical runner that once he gets daylight, he accelerates into a second gear and pulls away from defenders. He has good balance and body control seen in his skill set.  He doesn’t go down on first contact.  Knows how to find the running lanes.  He is a tough runner who will twist, turn and fight for those extra few yards.  Has good field vision and reacts quickly to open running lanes. Has effective  and productive linebacker skill set in addition to his RB skills.

His film shows he has the talent to play on either side of the ball at the next level.  His recruitment  interest is projected to increase during the April/spring evaluation period and through the summer camp season.

Naeem Shawn Mills Jr. Naeem Shawn Mills Jr. 6'0" | 215 lbs | RB Cheshire Academy | 2025 State New E is 6’0″ 190lbs running back who attends Hamden High School in Connecticut. Can be a running back or slot back who can run the outside perimeter and also be a threat in the passing game.  He fights hard through first contact and doesn’t go down easy.   I love how he  breaks tackles and still gives effort to get additional yardage. He runs the 100 meter in 11.1 seconds indicating his speed is at a higher level. He is willing and able to block out of the backfield. Has good instincts when running the ball. He can see and get to running lanes outside when running lanes inside are clogged.