Rising Stock Running Backs 2022 (Part 2)
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The next group of rising stock running backs for the 2022 class have diverse talents and abilities as runners, receivers out of the backfield, returners, and receiving targets out of the backfield. Like all great running backs, they all have…
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Continue ReadingThe next group of rising stock running backs for the 2022 class have diverse talents and abilities as runners, receivers out of the backfield, returners, and receiving targets out of the backfield. Like all great running backs, they all have big play potential.
Charles Kellom Charles Kellom 6'0" | 200 lbs | RB St. Xavier | 2022 OH 6’0” 200 Cincinnati St. Xavier
Kellom can guarantee the first down in short yardage situations due to his power. He will lower his shoulders and drive his legs for the extra yards. At the same time, he is a sure handed receiving back out of the backfield with deceptive speed.
MJ Flowers MJ Flowers 6'0" | 210 lbs | RB Colerain | 2022 OH 6’1” 196 Cincinnati Colerain
Flowers is a hybrid halfback/fullback who bulls through the line of scrimmage running over anyone in his way or carry them on his back for extra inches of turf. Flowers finds the hole quickly even when lined up at just 4 yards deep and powers through the line of scrimmage.
Kentrell Marks Kentrell Marks 6'1" | 185 lbs | RB Valley Forge | 2022 State OH 6’0” 200 Parma Valley Forge
It’s amazing how many times this guy can make one cut and head downfield untouched. Even when a defender tries to make a tackle on him, Marks can run through arm tackles without even slowing down. Marks can also burn opponents with his punt return talents.
Markim McKinnie Markim McKinnie 5'11" | 185 lbs | RB Barberton | 2022 OH 5’11” 180 Barberton
Just when this talented runner looks caged in, he can break the tackle or bounce the ball to the perimeter for a big gain. McKinnie also can be used as a weapon on screen and swing passes by displaying explosive speed once he catches the football.
Nick Tiberio Nick Tiberio 5'10" | 175 lbs | RB Olentangy Berlin | 2022 OH 5”10” 180 Olentangy Berlin
Nick is most effective as a straight line running back with just enough shake to make defenders miss. He knows how to square up his shoulders and pick up his feet in traffic to pick up the needed yardage. Tiberio is also a gifted kickoff returner.
Nyal Johnson Nyal Johnson 5'9" | 180 lbs | RB Bishop Harley | 2022 OH 5’10” 200 Bishop Hartley
Johnson can line up at a variety of backfield sets and still have breakaway potential with his burst an acceleration. He is fun to watch as he weaves his way between defenders eluding them in space. Johnson also excels as a physical safety on defense.