2022 Ranking Watchlist: Running Backs
High school football teams live and die by the run game. These Class of 2022 members will make sure their teams will win the ground and pound battle in the trenches. LeQuint Allen LeQuint Allen 6'0" | 180 lbs |…
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Continue ReadingHigh school football teams live and die by the run game. These Class of 2022 members will make sure their teams will win the ground and pound battle in the trenches.
LeQuint Allen LeQuint Allen 6'0" | 180 lbs | RB Millville | 2022 State NJ | Millville
Allen will enter 2020 as the top running back in the Class of 2022 and arguably the best in the state overall. He is a mix of speed, strong hands, and pass catching ability. He is a capable receiver out of the backfield. Allen can also pick up blockers to give his quarterback some extra time.
Kanye Udoh Kanye Udoh 6'0" | 190 lbs | RB St. Augustine | 2022 State NJ | St. Augustine
Udoh is a back that can carry the load. He went over 20 carries four times and rushed for 100 or more yards five times as a sophomore. This includes a 220-yard performance in a win over Cherokee. Udoh has breakaway speed in the open field and does not take long to get going.
Jimel Quann Jimel Quann 6'0" | LB Winslow | 2022 State NJ | Winslow
Quann led Winslow with 845 rushing yards and scored five touchdowns. He ended the season with 12 catches. Quann is a reliable ball carrier that can move the chains at will. At 6’0, Quann has good size for a back and can turn into a next level player as soon as game one.
Ryan Butler Ryan Butler 5'11" | 205 lbs | RB Bergen Catholic | 2022 State NJ | Bergen Catholic
butler carried the load for Bergen Catholic as a sophomore. He rushed for 1,076 yards and 12 touchdowns. This includes a 225-yard performance with three touchdowns against Pope John. He went over 100 yards six times as a sophomore. He is one of the biggest names to watch in the Class of 2022 that can rise up rankings quickly.
Alex Benitez Alex Benitez 5'8" | QB Montgomery | 2022 NJ | Montgomery
Montgomery used Benitez all over the field. He is a two-way player that can do many things. As a back, he can carry the ball in abundance or be used as a receiver. Benitez is a capable blocker and is strong in the screen game.
Bryce Cobb Bryce Cobb 6'2" | 210 lbs | RB Bound Brook | 2022 NJ | Bound Brook
Cobb had four multi-touchdown games during his sophomore year. He broke out for 226 yards on 15 carries and three touchdowns in a win over New Providence. Cobb has areas that he can improve on but his game is well-rounded. Eyes will be on the backfield for Bound Brook all season.
Charlie Barth Charlie Barth 5'11" | RB New Providence | 2022 State NJ | New Providence
New Providence was able to hitch their wagon to Barth and just go. He had an incredible season with 1,510 yards and 19 touchdowns. He set a career-mark with 301 yards and four touchdowns against Belvedere. He followed that up with 195 yards and two touchdowns in the following week against Johnson. It will be interesting to see how Barth continues to torch defenses as a junior.