2024 Running Back Breakdowns

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The player rankings were updated last week. The review covers five of the running backs in a talent-rich group that are preparing for their final season of high school football. The running backs had solid performances throughout last season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='772777' first='Darrold' last='Dorsey'] - 5'10" 170 (No. 16 RB, No. 184 Overall), Southwest Onslow HS.</strong> Darrold followed blockers while looking for an opening to gain yards. He displayed speed to accelerate past defenders in the open field to gain yards. He finished last season with 150 carries for 1,080 yards and 11 TDs. Darrold is expected to continue his steady level of play during the upcoming season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='759999' first='Tyjhere' last='Crudup'] - 6'0" 195 (No. 17 RB, No. 185 Overall), Ashley HS.</strong> Tyjhere followed blockers while looking for an opening to gain yards. He displayed speed to accelerate past defenders in the open field to gain big yardage. He does not go down after initial contact is made. Tyjhere finished last season with 209 carries for 1,148 yards and 4 TDs. He is expected to continue his steady level of play during the upcoming season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='115714' first='Ethan' last='Biggs'] - 5'9" 170 (No. 18 RB, No. 186 Overall), Union Pines HS.</strong> Ethan followed blockers while looking for an opening to gain yards. He displayed speed to accelerate past defenders in the open field to gain yards. He finished last season with 69 carries for 407 yards and 2 TDs. Ethan finished last season with 22 receptions for 369 yards and 2 TDs. He is expected to continue his steady level of play during the upcoming season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='147684' first='Nigel' last='Dula'] - 6'0" 180 (No. 19 RB, No. 207 Overall), Draughn HS. </strong> Nigel followed blockers while looking for an opening to gain yards. He displayed good balance and vision while running inside to gain yardage. He finished last season with 198 carries for 1,807 yards and 29 TDs. Nigel finished last season with 17 receptions for 261 yards and 2 TDs. He is expected to continue his steady level of play during the upcoming season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='320190' first='AJ' last='Baker Jr.'] - 5'9" 155 (No. 20 RB, No. 209 Overall), Mooresville HS. </strong> AJ displayed speed to accelerate past defenders while running outside to gain yards. A shifty runner who makes the initial tackler miss often on most plays. He finished last season with 51 carries for 418 yards and 7 TDs. AJ is expected to continue his steady level of play during the upcoming season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->