2 of the state’s best programs clashed in week 1 and while it was a 1-sided game, Bonds was a big reason why and went off. Both Ben Davis and Cathedral trotted out new Quarterbacks, so to have Bonds come out and take some stress off Koers arm was huge. Bonds was making the right cut all night, has elite speed, and can handle a big workload. He carried the ball over 25 times and put up 162 rushing yards and a TD. You have to be excited to see him come out and play this well to start the season.

Bonds had an incredible year last year and could easily be one of the top backs in the state by the year’s end. Putting up just under 1200 yards and 8 TDs as a junior, he’s already proven he can be productive. He’s a great athlete who chews up chunks of yards at a time. His change of direction is elite, and he has no issue stopping and starting. He’s versatile and can come out of the backfield and pick up the blitz. While he doesn’t have many reps doing PBU, he’s got ideal size and explosion for the next level, so it’ll be up to his senior year to lock down his future, but he’s got more than enough talent to play on Saturdays.

Jalen Bonds Jalen Bonds 6'0" | 205 lbs | RB Cathedral | 2025 State IN is a dynamic running back with the physical tools and athleticism to be a standout performer every night. Jalen excels at making defenders miss in the open field. Jalen plays with impressive speed and acceleration, which enables him to hit the hole quickly and outrun defenders. His burst off the line of scrimmage makes him a constant threat for big plays. At 6’0″ and 205 lbs, Jalen possesses the size and strength to power through tackles. His physical running style makes him a difficult player to bring down. Jalen is an effective downhill runner, using his size and speed to hit gaps with force. His ability to maintain balance and drive through contact makes him a reliable option for gaining tough yards.

Twitter: @JalenM_Bonds