Eric Byrd | Highland Springs
Eric Byrd
- Class
- 2026
- Position
- RB
- Height
- 5'8"
- Weight
- 185
- School
- Highland Springs
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Robert King | Prep Redzone Scout
Great film. Very Emmitt Smith/Mark Ingramish. Dynamic runner between the tackles who gets North/South quickly. As soon he he sees a crease, he plants and is looking 2nd/3rd level. He has great contact balance, his feet are always churning, and has great lean as a runner. He is a dynamic pinball, with a nose for the end zone. His feet and balance are great, and shows burst and breakaway speed. Would want to see verified 40, and some combine weight room numbers, because of small stature, but great player. Everything he does is done urgently, pressing the holes, and has big play upside. Can be a P4 kid, but helpful if he is behind a big Oline, where he’s hard to see behind. His running style is between the tackles, but he lacks length. Question is he a feature back in an offense, or a change of pace/big play back? How many carries a game can his body handle. Personally, I think he’s a guy whose running back by committee, and gashes you in the 3rd quarter with fresh legs. He’s a secret weapon who you want to keep healthy. Would like to see receiving statistics to justify value as All-purpose back. Reminds me of Perry Jones of Oscar Smith/UVA. Believe he is a scholarship runner at SEC level, because you need deep stable of backs there. 2nd/3rd sting option who you limit reps, and gashes you to win big games.
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