A workhorse tail back that carried the Charles City offense on his back last season, Deacon Caspers Deacon Caspers 5'11" | 200 lbs | RB Charles City | 2026 State IA took 269 carries for 1,365 yards and 14 touchdowns in 2024.

Knowing what he’s up against, Caspers’ accomplishments on the gridiron last season shouldn’t be overlooked. As the clear, far and away number one option for the Comets’ offense, the 5’11”, 200-pound running back constantly faced loaded boxes and still averaged over five yards per carry for his team. Keeping his legs churning despite running into masses of bodies, Caspers was able to rack up stats and lead Charles City to a 3-0 start last fall.

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Comet’s RB Deacon Caspers Deacon Caspers 5'11" | 200 lbs | RB Charles City | 2026 State IA is another prospect who could see a nice bump in the upcoming rankings update. Deacon quietly had a very productive junior season in which he carried the ball 269 times for 1,365 yards and 14 rushing touchdowns. At 5’11”, 200 pounds proved to be a handful with his physical downhill running chipping away at defenses with every carry. His strong base allows him to remain upright as he fights for additional yardage after contact. Caspers isn’t a super flashy runner, but he did show some solid wiggle when making defenders miss in tight spaces. Good job trusting his vision as he examines the field, looking for open lanes. Angry, tough runner who can bring an edge to your backfield.