Running Backs from 8A District 1 to Watch in 2021
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With the 2021 season approaching and spring practice a few weeks away, we’re looking at returning running back prospects from 8A District 1 in the North/Central Florida areas.There are some very good prospects and several sleeper prospects that should all…
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Continue ReadingWith the 2021 season approaching and spring practice a few weeks away, we’re looking at returning running back prospects from 8A District 1 in the North/Central Florida areas.There are some very good prospects and several sleeper prospects that should all be getting looks for the next level. Prep Redzone Florida will always promote everybody in hopes of them getting the opportunity of playing college football at the next level.
Devin Outlaw, RB- Oakleaf High c/o 23
5’10 206lbs
Outlaw shared the backfield this season at running back for Oakleaf, he ended the season rushing for 329 yards and 1 touchdown. With Willie Simmons and Adrian Grey graduating the offense looks to rely on the running game. He runs with power, has good feet in the hole, nice cutback vision, and does a good job absorbing hits, and keeps his legs churning for extra yards. He currently holds offers from Akron and Coastal Carolina University, and is getting interest from Georgia.
Film: https://www.hudl.com/profile/12877215/Devin-Outlaw
Eric Weatherly Eric Weatherly WR St. Johns Bartram Trail | 2022 FL – Bartram Trail
5’8 170lbs
Weatherly is another good Prospect from Bartram Trail to keep an eye on this season, he will have a bigger role this year after the graduation of Aaron Jones Aaron Jones 5'7" | 170 lbs | RB Jacksonville Bartram Trail | 2021 FL . Weatherly rushed for 345 yards, 4 touchdowns, and averaging over 9 yards per carry last season! His recruiting is heating up this off-season with an offer from the Air Force Academy, he’s a dynamic athlete, his burst and acceleration jump out on film, he has home run speed, agility, balance, and is an outstanding return-man, his vision and ability to make defenders miss is impressive, Bartram trail uses him all over the field and even splits him out into the slot, he can play multiple positions at the next level. He’s a big-time Prospect.
Terrance Johnson- Mandarin c/o 22
5’11 185lbs
Johnson rushed for 333 yards and four touchdowns last season, he is a prospect that has very good breakaway speed, he has good cutting ability. He has the ability to hit the hole inside or to bounce runs outside because of his speed. Has potential to be a game-breaker this season
Film: https://www.hudl.com/profile/11498254/Terrance-Johnson
Jonah Eguakun- Sandalwood High
5’7 180lbs
Eguakun is a prospect that rushed for 384 yards and two touchdowns last season, he has a short compact frame and runs with a lot of power, doesn’t give defenders a big target to hit it and will drop his shoulder and run through tackles, has impressive balance and quick feet in the hole, he has nice vision and does a good job setting up his blocks, very quick with good lateral agility. He’s a good under the radar prospect to keep an eye on from Sandalwood High.