Brainerd’s run game was centered around Jayden Barnum Jayden Barnum 5'10" | 188 lbs | RB Brainerd | 2026 State MN last season, though with his departure following his senior season, the next player in line who may have the best change of replacing the 1100+ yard rusher is freshman standout Asa Hemsworth Asa Hemsworth 5'8" | 180 lbs | RB Brainerd | 2029 MN . Despite his smaller size, Hemsworth flashed as an explosive runner with great lateral speed and a surprising level of power, particularly in his stiff arm. Hemsworth runs well through contact and takes full advantage of any open seam to burst through for maximum yardage while also being able to change direction effortlessly. Hemsworth could become quite the X-factor for Brainerd’s offense going forward who should see a lot more carries going his way next season.

Brainerd’s run game was centered around Jayden Barnum Jayden Barnum 5'10" | 188 lbs | RB Brainerd | 2026 State MN last season, though with his departure following his senior season, the next player in line who may have the best change of replacing the 1100+ yard rusher is freshman standout Asa Hemsworth Asa Hemsworth 5'8" | 180 lbs | RB Brainerd | 2029 MN . Despite his smaller size, Hemsworth flashed as an explosive runner with great lateral speed and a surprising level of power, particularly in his stiff arm. Hemsworth runs well through contact and takes full advantage of any open seam to burst through for maximum yardage while also being able to change direction effortlessly. Hemsworth could become quite the X-factor for Brainerd’s offense going forward who should see a lot more carries going his way next season.