PJ Sutherland PJ Sutherland 5'9" | 170 lbs | RB Westfield | 2027 State VA is the definition of a scat back, and he’s one of the funnest players to watch in Northern Virginia. He has excellent speed, vision, and burst as a runner to go along with his ability to be productive as a pass-catcher out of the backfield as well.

The 1st-team All-District ball-carrier could have a massive season this year for WHS, as they’ll likely lean on him even more in 2026. He looks bigger than 170 lbs. on the field, as he consistently puts his shoulder down and bounces off would-be tacklers at the second-level of the defense.

College coaches need to keep PJ Sutherland PJ Sutherland 5'9" | 170 lbs | RB Westfield | 2027 State VA ‘s name in mind this season.

PJ wins with speed and processing. He shows good patience in both inside and outside runs to allow his blocking to develop. Quickly identifies the hole with his good vision and uses his good speed and burst to quickly get to the second level. He has good short-area quickness, where he can make a move on second-level defenders and find open space where his speed takes over. Shows solid balance as a runner to keep his feet through weak tackle attempts. Shows he can run basic routes out of the backfield.

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Westfield handled business accordingly against a dangerous South Lakes squad Friday night. Relying on the impressive ground game, junior back PJ Sutherland PJ Sutherland 5'9" | 170 lbs | RB Westfield | 2027 State VA gashed the Seahawks for 144 yards on the ground with 1 touchdown. Sutherland has had an all-conference type of year for the Bulldogs and he will be added to our upcoming post season rankings. He is very elusive and quick, hardly ever going down on first contact.

PJ Sutherland PJ Sutherland 5'9" | 170 lbs | RB Westfield | 2027 State VA has broken out in his junior season for the Bulldogs, earning all district honors, he was key last night in Westfield dominant win over Washington & Liberty. Sutherland is a smooth/quick back who gashed the Generals defense for 214 rushing yards and 5 scores. An absurd number regardless but when you factor in he did this all on 14 carries that makes it even more impressive.