Rise: #228 up to #106

Jerell is one of the biggest jumps of the update. He is coming off an explosive junior season. The 215 lbs athlete is a battering ram at RB, both as a lead blocker and ball carrier. His strong lower body easily run through arm tackles without notice and he has the speed to beat angles down the sideline when Jerell gets out in space. The junior has some wiggle to his game too, showing he can make you miss with some lateral agility. It is that big frame, power, and ability to always fall forward that the big man leans on most though. He is built for a larger workload so he can wear down a defense. Definitely an RB on the rise.

Stats: 19 Carries, 154 Yards, 3 TDs, 1 Reception, 10 Yards

I didn’t have to watch the Week 2 highlights long to realize that Jerell is going to be one of our biggest risers when I update rankings after the season. The junior RB has taken a massive leap in his development. He looks the part with his strong frame and plays with a special blend of power and athleticism. Jerell is able to create yards in so many ways. He can run behind his pads, make you miss, and does really well rolling with contact and spinning off hits. HIs contact balance has become one of his main forms of success as he churns that powerful lower body through contact. With the physicality also comes the athleticism to rip off the big gain or long TD. Get ready for big things from Jerell.