Jeremiah is a running back who brings a strong blend of speed, vision, and consistent production every time he touches the ball. He runs with clear intent and patience, allowing blocks to develop before accelerating through open lanes. Once he finds daylight, his burst allows him to separate quickly from defenders and turn routine gains into explosive plays. He has a natural feel for space, reading pursuit angles well and making smart cuts without wasting movement in the backfield.

His production speaks for itself with 181 carries for 1,154 yards (6.4 YPC) and 9 touchdowns, showing both volume and efficiency as a featured piece of the offense. He also adds value as a receiver out of the backfield with 4 catches for 72 yards, proving he can contribute in multiple ways and stay on the field in different situations.

Tabor showcased natural running ability and strong competitiveness in the running back group. In individual drills, he demonstrated clean footwork, smooth acceleration, and good body control through agility movements.

During competitive reps, he ran with purpose and patience. He showed vision to identify lanes quickly and the burst to hit them decisively. When contact came, he kept his balance and fought for extra yardage, proving he’s not easy to bring down in space.

Tabor, c/o 2028, showed his skill and athleticism during drills, standing out with his footwork, balance, and burst through openings. In agility and cone drills, he demonstrated smooth change-of-direction ability, staying low and controlled while shifting quickly. During ball-handling and carrying drills, Tabor showed secure hands and strong transitions, smoothly catching or securing the ball and accelerating out of breaks.

Tabor is a powerful, downhill runner who consistently drives through contact and picks up tough yards between the tackles. He combines strength, balance, and vision to hit holes decisively while also showing the ability to break off extra yardage when defenders miss. Tabor’s physicality and relentless style make him a constant threat every time he touches the ball.

Tabor had his first big game of the season in a dominant Week 3 win over Frisco Memorial, displaying his unique combination of size and speed. “Bear” broke off a couple of explosive runs, leading to a 101-yard 2-TD game for the Cardinals. Tabor utilizes his long, high-waisted frame, 4.6 speed, and polished footwork to open lanes and take off downfield. The rising back should continue to develop and break out during his sophomore campaign. He has already built a solid offer list, including schools such as Texas A&M, Baylor, and Pitt.

Ranked in Texas as the number one running back in the state for the 2028 class, Tabor is already an absolute unit of a power back. The “Bear” is a high-waisted killer that also frighteningly has 4.6 speed as well. In his first season of high school football, Tabor exhibited great burst through the line of scrimmage, game-changing long speed, and pure athleticism at the RB position. These early traits led to a 785-yard and 8-touchdown season for the Melissa freshman. Tabor is still coming into his own in maneuvering running lanes and using his elite traits to make defenders miss. With further development, expect him to be one of the premier backs out of all classifications in 2025. He has already received offers from Texas A&M, Syracuse, and Kansas State.

Tabor runs with power between the tackles, he has the burst and quickness to create separation at the second level and make a house call for six. At 6-foot-2 205 pounds, Tabor sheds arm tackles easily and he has the quickness to make defenders miss in space. He saw plenty of action as a freshman for Melissa last fall, rushing for 785 yards and 6 touchdowns, while averaging over 6 yards a carry. Tabor showed off his skill set at the Under Armour Camp in Dallas over the weekend, showing his agility and quickness and also his reliable hands as a pass catcher. He has seen his profile on the recruiting trail rise this offseason picking up offers from Texas A&M, San Diego State, Purdue and UTSA to name a few. Tabor is a prospect to keep an eye on in the 2028 class.

Tabor is a physical runner who has nimble feet, he runs with excellent pad level and he has the ability to break the initial tackle to get extra yards. He is shifty in the open field and he is an explosive runner who gets north quickly to break off big runs. Tabor runs like his hair is on fire and when he gets into the second level, he has the speed to make a house call for six. His midseason numbers, 478 yards and 3 touchdowns, shows that he is having an impact within the Melissa offense and he is a player who will make big plays with the ball in his hands. He has an offer from Texas Tech and he took a recent gameday visit to Baylor.