2025 5A Running Backs That Will Make The Jump This Year
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These are the backs that I think will make a big impact for their teams and turn some heads in the process. making them kids to watch. Donavon Vernon CO #39 RB #6 HEIGHT 5'8" WEIGHT 180 POS RB CLASS…
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Vernon is a physical back that still has a burst of speed that can get him into the open field. When the Wolves jump out to a lead Vernon has showed that he is capable of carrying the load. Against Eaglecrest Vernon had his best game of the year with an eye popping 39 carries for 233 yards and 2 touchdowns. This is not the volume I expect with Vernon but he should be able to carry the ball often this coming year. I expect Vernon to have a breakout year this year and I see him getting 1500+ which would place him in top 5 backs category.
Coar will still look to split the backfield next season as he did this year but he is more than capable of making it work. Coar split the backfield this year and was still able to break the 1,000 yard mark which is always impressive. Coar is an explosive back that can run in between the tackles but can bounce it to the outside as well. He is hard to bring down and often takes multiple defenders to bring him down. He has speed and utilizes it when he gets on the perimeter and can make a house call if it turns into a foot race.
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Narva can do multiple things on the field, if that be returning kicks, catching the ball out of the backfield or taking a handoff and turning it into an explosive play, Narva can do that for his team. Narva is a back with excellent hand and he put that on display when they played Dakota Ridge where he had 6 receptions for 136 yards and 3 touchdowns. Narva has had some breakout games this year and should find himself amount the top players to watch this upcoming season. Narva will look to continue this momentum into next season as he finished the year with 848 yards rushing and 593 yards receiving.
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Tyler Anderson
Tyler Anderson
Anderson is a back that is shifty and looks like he is in a pinball machine the way he just bounces around in and out of tackles. He has great vision when looking for holes to exploit, hitting cut back lanes or bursting through on designed runs. Against Brighton he put it all on display and showed that he has some good speed as well. Anderson finish the year with 808 rushing yards and was able to punch it in 13 times as well. Anderson will be able to improve those numbers this year as he will look to maintain his position as the lead back and should be a captain of this team as well.
Noah Collins
Noah Collins
Collins despite his frame is more of a downhill runner that will fight for the extra yards. Collins got most of the carries for his team this year and was able to punch it in 4 times also recording 100 or more yards in 4 of his games as well. I expect Collins to have more scoring opportunities this season so both of these numbers should go up. Collins averaged 3.9 yards per carry and shows to be more of a bruiser but I think he will benefit from this offseason and show more of his speed this upcoming season. Has not shown the ability to catch the ball out of the backfield but is able to pick up blocks to help in the passing game.