Kevin Young Jr.
Kevin Young Jr.
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Colton Edwards | Prep Redzone Scout
Kevin Young Jr. Kevin Young Jr. 5'11" | 205 lbs | RB Forrest City | 2026 State AR will be playing on Saturdays in the future. He holds multiple D1 offers. He displays good post-snap vision, allowing him to assess first-level defenders and identify running lanes quickly. His ability to change direction, combined with his lateral quickness and patience, helps him evade early penetration. Overall, he displays good contact balance and leg drive, allowing him to absorb hits and break tackles for extra yardage.
Note – 3.1 GPA
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Kevin Young Jr. Kevin Young Jr. 5'11" | 205 lbs | RB Forrest City | 2026 State AR broke out in 2024 and I expect him to continue that path in 2025. He demonstrates good post-snap vision, allowing him to assess first-level defenders and identify running lanes quickly. His ability to change direction, lateral agility, patience, and quickness, helps him evade early penetration. Additionally, the running back shows good contact balance. His impressive leg drive allows him to absorb hits and break tackles for extra yardage.
Note – 4.39 40
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Kevin Young Jr. Kevin Young Jr. 5'11" | 205 lbs | RB Forrest City | 2026 State AR has been gaining attention and receiving offers from both Power 5 (P4) and Group of 5 (G5) schools in the FBS. He demonstrates good post-snap vision, allowing him to quickly assess first-level defenders and identify running lanes. Young Jr. also possesses good burst and acceleration, which enables him to break away from first-level defenders and advance into the second level. His ability to change direction, combined with his lateral agility, patience, and quickness, helps him evade early penetration. Additionally, the running back displays good contact balance and impressive leg drive, allowing him to absorb hits and break tackles for extra yardage.
Note – 4.41 40
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Read EvaluationColton Edwards | Prep Redzone Scout
Kevin Young Jr. Kevin Young Jr. 5'11" | 205 lbs | RB Forrest City | 2026 State AR is a notable prospect rising in 2024. He demonstrates good post-snap vision, allowing him to quickly assess first-level defenders and identify running lanes. Young Jr. also possesses a good burst of speed and acceleration, enabling him to separate from first-level defenders and advance into the second level. His change of direction, lateral agility, patience, and quickness help him evade early penetration. Additionally, the running back shows good contact balance and impressive leg drive, allowing him to absorb hits and break tackles for extra yardage.
2024 Stats: 142 carries – 1,280 yards (9.0 YPC) & 15 TDs ; 14 receptions – 76 yards & 1 TD
Offer List: Arkansas State & Kansas State
Note – 2.9 GPA
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Read EvaluationColton Edwards | Prep Redzone Scout
Kevin Young Jr. Kevin Young Jr. 5'11" | 205 lbs | RB Forrest City | 2026 State AR has dramatically risen on our board, and for good reason. He continues to dominate on the ground, as he did Friday night, rushing 23 times for 211 yards (9.2 yards per carry) and 4 touchdowns. He displays good post-snap vision to quickly read first-level defenders and locate the running lane. Young Jr. also has a good burst and acceleration to separate from the first level and into the second level. He has the change of direction, lateral agility, patience and burst to evade early penetration. The running back showcases good contact balance with impressive leg drive to withstand contact and break tackles for additional yardage. Look for a huge jump in our rankings after the playoffs.
Offer List: Arkansas State & Kansas State
Note – 2.9 GPA
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