With 414 yards on 86 carries (4.8 avg), Ian Pennock Ian Pennock 5'10" | 180 lbs | RB Severance | 2025 State CO was a steady and trusted presence in Severance’s backfield. He notched two 100-yard games and scored four touchdowns on the year. While his per-carry average might not jump off the page, his timing and vision allowed him to pick up yards in key situations. Pennock’s ability to stay north-south and finish runs made him a reliable weapon all season long.

Pennock is set to do some heavy lifting for Severance this season and will be a back that should be in store for a breakout season. He has excellent vision and has the ability to spot openings in the defense to exploit them with precision. When he makes it to the second level he is able to turn on the jets, leaving defenders in his dust. His speed, combined with his knack for making the first defender miss, make him a formidable threat in the open field. I think he is poised to be a centerpiece in this ground attack and he will be turning a lot of heads this season.

Pennock is another fascinating prospect this time coming out of Severance. He measures in at 5’10 175 pounds. Accounting for 185 carries for 1206 yards and 9 touchdowns on the ground. Through the air, he had 16 receptions for 252 yards and 2 touchdowns. Pennock has very good athletic ability due to very good speed, acceleration, change of direction, and good balance. Very good burst at the line of scrimmage. He utilizes dynamic cuts to juke out defenders or go a completely different way. Looks like he’s gliding on the field.  Good vision choosing the correct holes and running around LBs and DBs creating an “S.” He has multiple ways of gaining extra yards. He will lower his shoulder pad and run through defenders, using his powerful legs to drive through them. Or he will fall forward while he gets tackled. Pennock is a very good catcher too.  He uses his good ball tracking to pluck the ball out of the air. Pennock is a dynamic runner, who looks to continue building off his stellar junior season.