Class of 2022 – Ohio Running Back Top Six

Over the next few weeks I will take a deep dive into the class of 2022 rankings.  Up next will be the Running Backs. 1. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="34376" first="Gi’bran" last="Payne"]</strong> - LaSalle - 5’9 205 - Athleticism off the charts.  He has the ability to stop on a dime, reverse field, and burst the other way unlike most backs in the country.  Tough runner to tackle with this low center of gravity.  Has a second gear in the open field and is uncatchable.  Has 18 offers from SEC, Big 10, Big 12, and ACC schools. HUDL: https://247sports.com/Recruitment/GiBran-Payne-133399/RecruitInterests/ 2. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="34397" first="Xavier" last="Preston"]</strong> - Stow Munroe Falls - 6’1 185 - Bigger back with athleticism who really runs behind his pads.  Great vision and burst in between the tackles.  Is a monster in the red zone with the ball in his hands. Has 4 offers on the table. HUDL: https://www.hudl.com/profile/11399373/Xavier-Preston 3. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="34393" first="Kaleb" last="Johnson"]</strong> - Hamilton - 6’1 210 - Best player on the field all year long.  Big bruising back with athleticism and twitch.  When he gets in the open field you will not catch him.  Glides when he runs but also can stick his foot in the ground and burst. 9 offers on the table. HUDL: https://www.hudl.com/profile/11247165/Kaleb-Johnson 4. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="34386" first="Stephan" last="Byrd"]</strong> - Canal Winchester - 6’0 200 - Played 10 games this season rushing for 1400 yards and 20 touchdowns.  He is electric with the ball in his hands with great balance, burst and vision.  He affects the game with the legs and hands in equal ways.  Easily one of the best players on field. Committed to Cincinnati. HUDL: https://www.hudl.com/profile/11222580/Stephan-Byrd 5. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="34389" first="Kentrell" last="Marks"]</strong> - Valley Forge - 6’1 185 - He has a 1st and 2nd gear when he runs.  Is patient to the hole and bursts through it.  Plays the slot back in the Wing T so has to be a smart football player capable of handling multiple formations and plays.  Dynamic with the ball in his hands.  Break away speed in the open field. 7 offers on the table. HUDL: https://www.hudl.com/profile/11313849/Kentrell-Marks 6. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="91580" first="Jaylen" last="Jennings"]</strong> - Harvest Prep - 5’10 180 - It was fun watching Jaylen this season.  Speed is off the charts.  Breaks away in open field.  Tough runner who can run by or through you.  Catches the ball out of the backfield well.  Is the best player on the field. Has 1 offer so far but will certainly garner more. HUDL: https://www.hudl.com/profile/11472510/Jaylen-Jennings