About Zion
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Jonathan Davalos | Prep Redzone Scout
Zion is a dynamic running back who belongs on every radar, hitting the hole with a sudden burst and mirroring his blockers to set up explosive cuts around them. His lethal agility and blazing lateral quickness let him shake defenders in tight spaces, while his stop and go wizardry turns dead plays into big gains. Zion is able to hesitate just long enough to freeze pursuers before accelerating away. Though smaller than most in the backfield, he’s a relentless yardage machine who fights through arm tackles and finishes runs with ferocious intent, making him an absolute menace with the ball in his hands.
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Zion Lytle
Zion
Lytle
5'1" | 120 lbs | RB
NJ
is electrifying defenses with his blazing speed and elusive playmaking. An absolute burner, he took a sweep for a 40-yard touchdown as he glided untouched to the end zone last season. His quickness forces defenders to take poor angles, unable to keep up with his crafty, shifty moves. Despite his smaller frame, Zion’s elusiveness makes him a constant moving target, weaving through traffic with the ball in his hands.
Zion can carve through defenses without losing a step, maintaining his speed even in tight spaces. His potential is thrilling, and coaches are eager to see what he’ll unleash once his growth spurt hits. With a name like Lytle but a game anything but small, Zion is already leaving his mark as a crafty, high octane running back.
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