Don’t be fooled by the frame— Joseph Urrutia Joseph Urrutia 5'7" | 165 lbs | RB/DB Thompson Valley | 2025 State CO ran with fearless purpose all season long. The senior handled 140 carries for 763 yards, maintaining a strong 5.5 yards per carry while logging two 100-yard performances. He scored five rushing touchdowns and served as a steady force in Thompson Valley’s offense, churning out yardage between the tackles with sharp cuts and excellent field awareness.

Urrutia was one of the focal points on offense. Leading the offense with a total of 84 yards. The 5’7 165 pound running back had 11 carries for 39 yards and 2 receptions for 45 yards. All night Urrutia was in a battle in the trenches against Mead’s defense. The thing that impressed me the most was how he kept fighting, and never gave up. Urrutia has very good athletic ability due to elite change of direction, very good acceleration, and speed. He used his very good vision to identify which holes to run through. This game also showed his ability as a receiver. He made a big catch to end the half, ending up at the 1 yard line while time ran out. Urrutia has very good catching skills, plucking the ball out of the air making it look seamless. Great job by the senior running back, who I can see as a 3^rd down back at the next level. Take another look at his film.

Urrutia proved to be a key contributor for Thompson Valley, demonstrating his ability to keep the offense moving. Carrying the ball 19 times for 118 yards and a touchdown, Urrutia consistently made the first defender miss and created chunk plays to maintain drives. His ability to find space and capitalize on opportunities was crucial to his team’s success. Urrutia’s explosiveness when the ball is in his hands makes him a constant threat, especially as he picks up momentum late in the season. As Thompson Valley prepares for the next round, Urrutia will undoubtedly play a pivotal role in keeping the chains moving and generating big plays.

Urrutia led the way for Thompson Valley against Holy Family. The 5’7 165-pound running back ran 19 times for 118 yards and 1 touchdown. Through the air, he had 2 receptions for 35 yards. Urrutia is a speedy elusive back. He has very good athletic ability due to elite change of direction, very good speed, and acceleration. Once the ball is in his hands, he is a home run threat, using his speed to run past the 3^rd level of defense. He uses his good vision and chooses the correct hole to run through. If that is covered, Urrutia drives his leg into the ground, pivots and goes. Urrutia has very smooth and fluid cuts to maneuver around defenders. Gives the illusion of gliding. He also has the versatility to line up in the slot as a receiver. He has very good catching, paired with very good ball tracking skills. Urrutia makes good use of his body adjustments to torque his body allowing him to make the catch. Great job by the senior who deserves more eyes on his play. He’s a weapon.

Joseph Urrutia Joseph Urrutia 5'7" | 165 lbs | RB/DB Thompson Valley | 2025 State CO had a breakout game for Thompson Valley in Week 2, catching seven passes for 176 yards and a touchdown. His ability to stretch the field and gain yards after the catch made him a key playmaker for his team, consistently finding ways to get open and make big plays. Urrutia’s speed and explosiveness in the open field allowed him to separate from defenders and turn routine catches into long gains. His performance showcased his ability to be a game-changing receiver moving forward.