(@PCleveland27)

Any Class B teams breathing a sigh of relief that Waverly will not have Axmann toting the rock should slow down and look at incoming senior Payton Cleveland Payton Cleveland 5'11" | 190 lbs | RB/LB Waverly | 2027 NE . Payton looks set to take over RB1 duties after serving as a backup last season and totaling 301 yards and a touchdown on 57 carries. When you watch Payton, you see a sturdy and strong back who can handle the toll of wearing defenses out between the tackles, while also having some juice and springiness to bounce runs to the outside for a solid gain. He showed the patience to follow his blockers and possesses solid vision when looking for opening creases. Cleveland does a great job of keeping his pad level consistent and making sure his strong legs drive while taking on tackles, making him very difficult to bring down on initial contact. Strong, balanced runner with tons of tread still on the tires. Could be a breakout star on a loaded Vikings roster!