Top 5 Running Backs for the Class of 2021
To say that there is tremendous talent at the running back position for the class of 2021 in the state of Kansas would be an understatement. With 5 running backs ranked in the top 28 players overall, there will be…
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Continue ReadingTo say that there is tremendous talent at the running back position for the class of 2021 in the state of
Kansas would be an understatement. With 5 running backs ranked in the top 28 players overall, there
will be a lot of exciting plays from these backs during their senior season in 2020.
1.
Devin Neal
Devin
Neal
5'11" | 210 lbs | RB
Lawrence | 2021
State
KS
5’11 208 Lawrence
Devin Neal
Devin
Neal
5'11" | 210 lbs | RB
Lawrence | 2021
State
KS
is the #1 RB and the #3 ranked player overall in the class of 2021. He has committed to the
University of Kansas. In 2019, he rushed for 1,699 yds and 26 TD with 30 rec 524 yds 6 TD. He is a
tough, decisive runner showing great decision making with excellent burst through the hole. Displays
very good contact balance as he keeps his balance after initial contact with LB and DB. Effectively uses
his agility and quickness to make defenders miss as well as his play speed to outrun them. In the passing
game, he runs wheel routes out of the backfield as well as go and seam routes when lined up on the
LOS. He quickly uses his athletic ability to get behind defenders while displaying good hands as he can
make on target catches with his hands consistently.
2.
Tank Young
Tank
Young
5'7" | 185 lbs | RB
St. Thomas Aquinas | 2021
State
KS
5’6 185 St. Thomas Aquinas
Tank Young
Tank
Young
5'7" | 185 lbs | RB
St. Thomas Aquinas | 2021
State
KS
is the #2 RB and #6 player overall in the class of 2021. In 2019, he rushed for 1,867 yds and
32 TD and caught 12 passes for 158 yds with 3 TD. A strong player with a low center of gravity as he
uses his play strength to run over larger defenders. Shows good burst through the hole and quickly
accelerates into the open field for large gains. In the passing game, he uses his play speed to get behind
the defenders on go and wheel routes showing good hands as he catches on target passes with ease. An
outstanding KR, he uses his quickness and agility to avoid defenders leading to big returns on both
kickoffs and punts.
3.
Julius Bolden
Julius
Bolden
5'11" | 190 lbs | RB
Wichita NW | 2021
State
KS
5’11 185 Wichita Northwest
Julius Bolden
Julius
Bolden
5'11" | 190 lbs | RB
Wichita NW | 2021
State
KS
is the #3 RB and #15 player overall in the class of 2021. In 2019, he rushed for 1,567 yds
and 29 TD with 9 receptions for 137 yds and a TD. He shows good burst as he quickly gets through the
hole and accelerates to top speed while using his quickness to elude defenders as well as his power to
break tackles and falls forward for a few extra yards. In instances where the ball is thrown to him, he
shows the manual dexterity to make catches that are thrown lower than his strike zone.
4.
Hunter Trail
Hunter
Trail
5'8" | 180 lbs | RB
Bishop Carroll | 2021
State
KS
5’8 175 4.65 Bishop Carroll
Hunter Trail
Hunter
Trail
5'8" | 180 lbs | RB
Bishop Carroll | 2021
State
KS
is the #4 RB and #20 player overall in the class of 2021. In 2019, he rushed for 771 yds and
14 TD with 5 receptions for 20 yds. He effectively uses his vision to create extra yardage by making
great decisions on zone runs and can adjust on the fly on power runs. Runs behind his pads and is able
to run over larger defenders while keeping his balance after initial contact before he accelerates into the
open field for big gains. In addition to his prowess as a RB, he is also an outstanding LB on the other side
of the ball.
5.
Tyler Bowden
Tyler
Bowden
5'9" | 175 lbs | RB
Tonganoxie | 2021
State
KS
5’9 175 4.42 Lawrence Free State
Tyler Bowden
Tyler
Bowden
5'9" | 175 lbs | RB
Tonganoxie | 2021
State
KS
is the #5 RB and the #28 player overall in the class of 2021. In 2019, he rushed for 1,920
yds and 28 TD. He shows great quickness and burst through the hole and is nearly impossible to stop
once he gets into the open field due to his incredible play speed. He shows the ability to finish with
elusiveness and speed while displaying great balance after contact as he consistently shows the ability
to generate yards after contact. Shows good mental toughness as he rises to the occasion in the red zone.