Top Small-Town 2022 RBs To Know
It was tough for lots of prospects across the state to gain recognition this year due to Covid-19 regulations, but even was even tougher for the small-town players. The ones who couldn’t compete at college camps and other combines in…
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Continue ReadingIt was tough for lots of prospects across the state to gain recognition this year due to Covid-19 regulations, but even was even tougher for the small-town players. The ones who couldn’t compete at college camps and other combines in the off-season. No spring practice to impress college coaches who swing by for a practice. It’s tough for them every year, but even more so this past fall.
There are multiple 2022 running backs from small towns across the state who deserve recognition and have a chance to see their recruitment take off over the next few months after the recruiting dead period ends.
Colby Sikes (Apalachee)
The do-it-all athlete from Winder had a great season for a struggling Apalachee team, making plays on both sides of the ball all season. He’s an impact defender, but he also showed why he’s one of the top junior running back in the Athens area. At 5-foot-10 160-pounds, Sikes isn’t the largest running back in the area, but he’s productive and plays bigger than his size. He led the team in rushing with 64 carries for 503 yards and four touchdowns. Sikes also caught 26 passes for 356 yards and three more touchdowns. He returned one kickoff for a touchdown and proved that he is one of the top athletes in the region. He’s quick, shifty, and has big-play ability. On the season, Sikes totaled 1,126 yards yards and 8 touchdowns. He was named 1st team All 8-5A this year and missed a few games due to injury. Sikes also sports a 3.9 GPA.
RB: Aahiyus Allen (Jeff Davis)
Allen might be the best small-town running back without an offer. The junior back is an athletic 5-foot-11 190-pounder who was the “bell cow” for the Yellow Jackets in 2020. As a junior, Allen led Jeff Davis High to a 9-2 record with 1,043 yards and 9 TDs. He was consistently productive all season and took control of the offense as a third-year starter. IF defenses missed an assignment and didn’t play in their gaps correctly, Allen would take full advantage. He has the ability to wear down defenses and was tough to bring down due to his size and natural balance. He showed good burst and the ability to break off a big run on any particular carry. Allen holds a 3.5 overall GPA and was named 1st-team All-Region even though he missed three games. Allen is a prospect to know and could end up being one of the best in South Georgia with a big senior season.
RB: Seneca Daniels (Dutchtown)
If you’re looking for small-town speed, Hampton native Seneca Daniels is your guy. The 5-foot-8 165-pounder has a great burst and knows how to out-run defenders. IF he’s given a hole, Daniels will burst through it. He has big-play ability and explosiveness once he gets through the line of scrimmage. Daniels plays bigger than his size and is one of the fastest running back in Middle Georgia. He’s quick, changes directions well, and a true weapon for the Bulldog’s offense. His size might limit his recruitment, but it’s clear he can make plays and is one of the top returning running backs in the region.
RB: Micah Bell (Ola)
Another Middle Georgia back with explosiveness, Bell is a hard-working back who is tough to bring down and gives it his best every play. Bell averaged 10.3 ypc last fall, rushing 117 times for 1,208 yards and 14 touchdowns. He can run through a defender, around a defender, and right by a defender. He has great burst and shows great vision as well. He rushed for over 100 yards in seven games of the year and proved that he’s one of the best sleepers running backs in the entire state.