D’Mari Bryant D’Mari Bryant 5'10" | 190 lbs | RB Millennium | 2027 State AZ absolutely belongs in this group because his ability to force missed tackles is very real, and the numbers back it up in a big way. After a monster sophomore season that saw him clear 2,000 rushing yards and 30 touchdowns, the production speaks for itself; but what really makes him fun to watch is how he gets those yards. A lot of backs who force that many missed tackles do it with violent, sharp cuts that jump off the screen. Bryant’s style is different. He’s so fluid through his changes of direction that the whole thing looks like it’s almost moving in slow motion sometimes, like he’s gliding around defenders while everyone else is scrambling to catch up. He doesn’t look rushed, even when things get messy in the box. He can work through traffic, slide through tight spaces, and keep his balance without the play ever feeling chaotic. It’s controlled, patient, and smooth the entire way through. Then once he does find that crease, he’s got the burst to immediately stress a defense and the long speed to erase angles in a hurry. What also makes him interesting is the size he brings for a back with this kind of movement style. He’s not a tiny finesse back surviving strictly on wiggle. He’s built well enough to handle contact and finish runs, but he rarely has to rely on brute force because his feet, pacing, and body control usually solve the problem before a defender ever gets him squared up. That’s really the best way to describe his game — smooth. The cuts are smooth, the acceleration out of them is smooth, and the way he navigates traffic makes everything look easier than it actually is.

Breakout season for the Millennium RB taking 221 carries for 2,042 yards and 30 touchdowns while averaging 9.2 yards per touch. An explosive playmaker that can flip the field at any moment he possesses a complete skillset. Shows the ability to squeeze through tight lanes and absorb contact at the first level while maintaining his forward momentum and speed. Runs with high level balance and body control, consistently staying on his feet through traffic and contact. Dangerous in the open field with quick lateral agility to cut around defenders and a sustained second gear that allows him to separate and finish runs in the endzone. Racked up the post season accolades with 5A Offensive Player of the Year, 5A Region Player of the Year, and First Team All State. Expecting a bump in recruitment this offseason.

A dynamic and his impact RB, Bryant has been one of the most productive players in the state finding the endzone 29 times this season. He’s the type of player that can take over a game showing excellent ability to get through the LOS with strong burst and control. Once he’s in the second level, he becomes a nightmare for defenders to get on the ground using quick twitch movement, sharp jump cuts, and natural field vision to slip through traffic and create big plays. His balance and body control allow him to stay upright through contact, while his acceleration makes him a constant home run threat. With his blend of shiftiness, instincts, and efficiency he’s proven to be a complete offensive weapon and one of the most dangerous playmakers in the state this season.

He’s putting up monster numbers for Millennium — 138 carries for 1,511 yards and 24 rushing touchdowns already — but the stats don’t even tell the full story. On film, D’Mari Bryant D’Mari Bryant 5'10" | 190 lbs | RB Millennium | 2027 State AZ looks like a coach’s dream of balance and control: he’s a one-cut back with purpose, hitting the line at full speed but somehow still making it look smooth. The power through contact jumps off the screen; guys bounce off him when they try to wrap high. Yet he’s got finesse too, slipping past linemen with little hesitation moves that buy him just enough space to break daylight. What really makes him special is his tempo — he can lull a defense with patience, then hit the gas at just the right moment to turn a crease into a 40‑yard chunk. You can tell defenders start bracing for impact when he gets a lane, because he’s not just trying to make a play, he’s trying to wear you down by the fourth quarter. Tough, fluid, and flat‑out productive — Bryant looks like the kind of back who changes game plans every week.