Jaramillo’s film screams versatility. Don’t be fooled with his size at 5’5 150-pounds, he still makes an impact. He had 34 carries for 209 yards with 3 touchdowns, 22 receptions for 345 yards with 3 touchdowns, 8 kickoffs for 438 yards with 3 KR touchdowns. Jaramillo ranges from the backfield to the slot. Very good athletic ability due to very good speed, acceleration, change of direction, and balance. Explosive burst paired with very good vision. Very good inside and outside running. Very good ball tracking and catching. As a receiver, he shows off his explosive release against the press jam. Uses his athletic ability to outrun the defender and make himself open. It’s only matter of time when places start to see his value as a player.

As a ST guy I LOVED watching Marcello Jaramillo Marcello Jaramillo 5'5" | 150 lbs | RB Arapahoe | 2028 State CO ‘s film!  Averaging 51.4!?! yds per KO return a long of 99 yds and 3 KOR TDs, Jaramillo’s explosiveness and athleticism is on full display on returns.  In the open field he is slippery and combines tremendous balance and agility to gain yards.  He does a great job at selling his returns and then putting his foot in the ground and getting vertical quickly.  On offense Jaramillo lines up all over the place, but one thing is consistent and that’s his big play ability.   He shows tremendous body control and ability to adjust to the ball late as well as.  Big fan of Marcello Jaramillo Marcello Jaramillo 5'5" | 150 lbs | RB Arapahoe | 2028 State CO !

Jaramillo is Arapahoe’s secret weapon. The 5’5 150-pound scatback had 34 carries for 209 yards with 3 touchdowns, 22 receptions for 345 yards with 3 touchdowns, 8 kickoffs for 438 yards with 3 kickoff return touchdowns. Jaramillo has very good athletic ability due to very good speed, acceleration, change of direction, and balance. As a runner, he has very good inside and outside running paired with very good vision. Fluid jump cuts make it look like he’s gliding. Jaramillo has very good catching and good ball tracking out of the backfield and in the slot. Jaramillo has very good separation quickness and consistently gains yards after contact due to dynamic juke moves. Look out for Jaramillo to have a big season!

Jaramillo is an electrifying player for Arapahoe. The 5’5′ 150-pound scatback has 34 carries for 209 yards with 3 touchdowns, 22 receptions for 345 yards and 3 touchdowns, 8 KO returns for 438 yards and 3 TDs. Jaramillo has very good athletic ability due to very good acceleration, speed, change of direction, and balance. Very good vision to weave through the defense. He has an explosive quick start. Very good inside and outside running. Turns the perimeter and is gone. Marcello’s a massive receiving threat out of the backfield. He can line up in the slot as well. Very good ball tracking and catching. I think he can hit the 500/500-mark next season.

The 5’5 145 pound running back had 65 carries for 459 yards and 3 touchdowns. Boasting an impressive 7.1 yards per carry. Jaramillo has very good athletic ability due to very good speed, change of direction, balance, and good acceleration. He utilizes his good vision to weave around the defense. Jaramillo glides through defenders like an elusive dancer, making them miss with ease. Still creates yards after contact. He shed a would be TFL, and turned it into an 85 + yard touchdown with his home run speed. Very good at outside running. He would be used on toss plays and jet sweeps, and gash the defense on those runs. One thing of note is Jaramillo would take big hits, and continue to produce. I’m very excited to see how he continues his development.

Jaramillo is an elusive runner with impressive vision and a natural feel for space. He rushed for 459 yards and 3 touchdowns as a freshman, often turning routine plays into chunk gains by slipping past the first tackler. Heading into his sophomore campaign, Jaramillo’s agility and quick acceleration make him one of the more exciting young backs poised for a breakout year.

He might be short, but Marcello packs a wallop! Standing at 5’3” and weighing 135 pounds, he bulldozed his way to 459 yards on 65 carries with three touchdowns. Jaramillo’s first year wasn’t just impressive—it was explosive.

Jaramillo made the most of his limited touches for Arapahoe High School, rushing for 123 yards and two touchdowns on just six carries. Jaramillo’s explosiveness was undeniable, as he consistently broke into the open field and turned opportunities into big plays. His ability to make defenders miss, combined with his speed and vision, made him a constant threat every time he touched the ball. Jaramillo’s performance demonstrates his playmaking ability and highlights his potential as a key offensive weapon for Arapahoe moving forward.