Japhya was a force at RB for SJC in their big win over Spalding (MD) Saturday night. He totaled 3 TDs on the night, two rushing and one receiving TD. All night long Japhya was punishing defenders. Running with power, ripping through tacklers and also showing nice agility in open space. That wiggle ability was shown in his receiving TD as he took a dump off from Nye Woods and ran by would be tacklers 45yds for the score. A running back who runs with a purpose. Japhya is a yoked up player who looks to run through defenders face and seems to get strong & stronger as the game goes on. He is off to a very impressive start to the year with 7 total TDs in 2 games. Backing up that pre-season #1 RB ranking in 28 class, it is no surprise why he carrier double digit P4 offers already.

Different school, same results. In his first game as a St. John’s College Cadet, Rouson ran for four touchdowns. The contact balance that he shows in these clips is his best trait. Rouson is built like a tank and runs with a great lean, keeps his legs moving, and runs through contact. One-cut type of runner who sees the crease and takes it. Playing in the WCAC and a challenging schedule gives Rouson an opportunity to climb our rankings by the end of the season.

Japhya comes in as the #1 ranked RB in the class and he sure has played like it so far this season. Great looking on the hoof, Japhya is a yoked up freshman and all of 200lbs with a thick build and strong lower half. He runs behind his pads, with power and a strong wide base. He can take a hit, bounce off & keep going. Shows good balance and patience as a runner. Japhya has good long speed and nice burst through the hole. Uses a good jump cut/juke to avoid defenders at the LOS. Overall Japhya has some MJD/ Marshawn Lynch style to his game with his lower center of gravity and strong base with good balance. With two Power 4 Offers already, I can’t wait to see more of his game in the future.