Cordell Radcliffe
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Jordan Reyes | Prep Redzone Scout
After an outstanding sophomore season being ranked second in the 2028 class in rushing yards, Radcliffe climbs 20 spots to #50 overall. Presses the LOS quickly and gets square to apply pressure to the defense to be gap sound early in the play. His combination of speed, power, and receiving ability makes him a versatile and constant threat. He can run through contact with good leg drive and pad level or burst past defenders once in space. Flashes excellent suddenness in his game from his decisiveness hitting open running lanes to his start/stop speed and quick cut ability. Rushed for 1,773 yards and 19 touchdowns on 216 carries for an 8.2 average per touch. The production matches the traits and his rise in the rankings reflects both his in game impact and continued upside. Three D1 offers to date from Sacramento State, SDSU, and Colorado State.
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Read EvaluationJordan Reyes | Prep Redzone Scout
At 5’10”, 205 pounds, the sophomore back has already made a big impact, posting 1,517 yards and 16 touchdowns on 189 carries. He’s currently ranked as the No. 5 running back in the 2028 class in the PRZ state rankings and holds an offer from Sacramento State. A physical, aggressive runner, he plays with a strong, compact frame and shows a balanced blend of speed and power. He’s more than just a between-the-tackles bruiser with his ability to catch the ball out of the backfield adds versatility to his game, making him a complete back with D1 ability. Strong genes, with brother being a top 2024 recruit that pulled in 10 offers and plays at San Jose State.
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Read EvaluationPaul Gregorian | Prep Redzone Scout
Radcliffe is one of the top 2028 rushers across the state and checks into our most recent rankings update before the season as a top five back overall and inside the top 70. He is a violent and balanced runner that can get downhill quickly, runs behind his pads and has terrific contact balance and keeps his legs going through contact. He also shows good open field speed in the clear and has excellent hands out of the backfield. He had one of the top performances in all of Norcal this week, rushing for 209 yards averaging 11+ yards per carry on the night.
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Read EvaluationPaul Gregorian | Prep Redzone Scout
Radcliffe is one of the top running backs across northern California regardless of class, and took over the region in his first prep season for Sacramento High. He is a natural ball carrier with forward lean, never goes down on initial contact and can break tackles both in traffic and the open field. He shows he can bounce off tacklers, shows good leg drive through contact and forces defenders to take bad angles in the open field with sneaky third level speed. He shows he can also catch the ball out of the backfield and get up-field quickly, and is a terrific overall athlete that is another no brainer FBS caliber prospect that should be closing in on his first offer. Heading into 2025, he is one of the top offensive players in all of northern California and should have another monster season.
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Read EvaluationJordan Reyes | Prep Redzone Scout
Dynamic athlete that shows great initial quickness and burst through the first level. Possesses a strong compact frame at 5’10” 180 lbs. that allows him to run through contact and break tackles while maintaining forward momentum. Presses the LOS quickly and forces defenders outside their angles with his acceleration. Dangerous in space, he’s got good start/stop ability to make lateral cuts and holds the speed to break away and cap off long gains in the endzone. Plus receiving ability out of the backfield, he’s confident with his hands on screens and as route runner. 1,000 yard rusher as freshman with almost 1,300 total yards and 10 touchdowns. PRZ’s third ranked RB in the debut 2028 state rankings.
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