Prep Redzone Rankings: 22′ RB Breakdowns
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We’ve finished revamping the 22’ rankings totaling 397 ranked players. With that being said, let’s take a look at the Top 15 RBs. Kaleb Brown. Kaleb Brown. 5'11" | 230 lbs | OL Auburn | 2022 State IL St Rita…
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Continue ReadingWe’ve finished revamping the 22’ rankings totaling 397 ranked players. With that being said, let’s take a look at the Top 15 RBs.
Kaleb Brown. Kaleb Brown. 5'11" | 230 lbs | OL Auburn | 2022 State IL St Rita Twitter
Prev Rank: 1 New Rank: 1
Mr. Brown comes into the rankings at the number 1 spot, he’s an N/S runner that bursts past the 2nd level of defenders and is elusive making defenders miss. He has good change of direction where he can stop on a dime then accelerate to full speed quickly, has good body control to stay up after contact, and breaks arm tackles by keeping his feet driving. Mr. Brown is also a deep threat that’s quick off the line of scrimmage, finds the soft spot in the defense, and has playmaking abilities.
Maurice Edwards Maurice Edwards 5'11" | 195 lbs | RB Warren Township | 2022 State IL Warrenville Township Twitter
Prev Rank: WL New Rank: 2
Mr. Edwards comes into the rankings at the number 2 spot, he’s an N/S runner that bursts through the line of scrimmage and blows by the 2nd level of defenders. He breaks arm tackles by keeping his feet driving, plays through contact fighting for extra yards, and isn’t afraid to lower his shoulder. Mr. Edwards picks up the blitz in pass pro, has good change of direction, and has playmaking abilities.
Jordan Anderson Jordan Anderson 6'3" | 215 lbs | RB Joliet Catholic | 2022 State IL Joliet Catholic Academy Twitter
Prev Rank: 4 New Rank: 3
Mr. Anderson comes into the rankings at the number 3 spot, he’s an N/S runner that burst past the 2nd level of defenders and is elusive making defenders miss. He breaks arm tackles by keeping his feet driving, has the vision to see cutback lanes, and has good body control. Mr. Anderson plays through contact fighting for extra yards, reads his blocks well, and gets after it with his playmaking abilities.
Corey Phillips Corey Phillips 5'8" | 165 lbs | RB Kaneland | 2022 State IL Kaneland Twitter
Prev Rank: Unranked New Rank: 4
Mr. Phillips comes into the rankings at the number 4 spot, he’s an N/S runner that bursts past the 2nd level of defenders and breaks arm tackles by keeping his feet driving. He’s elusive making defenders miss, has good body control, and can catch out of the backfield. Mr. Phillips gets upfield after securing the catch, plays through contact fighting for extra yards, and reads his blocks well.
Josh Brown Josh Brown 5'8" | 200 lbs | RB Willowbrook | 2022 State IL Willowbrook Twitter
Prev Rank: Unranked New Rank: 5
Mr. Brown comes into the rankings at the number 5 spot, he’s an N/S runner that bursts through the line of scrimmage and breaks arm tackles by keeping his feet driving. He plays through contact fighting for extra yards, has the vision to see cutback lanes, and is a hard runner showcasing his playmaking abilities.
Mike Sajenko Mike Sajenko 6'0" | 190 lbs | RB Maine South | 2022 State IL Maine South Twitter
Prev Rank: 10 New Rank: 6
Mr. Sajenko comes into the rankings at the number 6 spot, he’s an N/S runner that has good body control and fights for extra yards by playing through contact. He has good body control, can catch out of the backfield, and blocks downfield. Mr. Sajenko gets upfield after securing the catch, high points the ball to make contested catches, and has playmaking abilities.
Aaron Vaughn Brother Rice Twitter
Prev Rank: 7 New Rank: 7
Mr. Vaughn comes into the rankings at the number 7 spot, he’s an N/S runner that breaks arm tackles by keeping his feet driving and plays through contact fighting for extra yards. He bursts past the 2nd level of defenders, is elusive making defenders miss, and has good body control. Mr. Vaughn can catch out of the backfield, gets upfield after securing the catch, and is used in the return game with his quick acceleration.
Trevor Burnett Trevor Burnett 5'10" | 185 lbs | RB Glenbard South | 2022 State IL Glenbard South Twitter
Prev Rank: 6 New Rank: 8
Mr. Burnett comes into the rankings at the number 8 spot, he’s an N/S runner that bursts past the 2nd level of defenders and is elusive making defenders miss. He has the vision to see cutback lanes, breaks arm tackles by keeping his feet driving, and has the speed to turn the corner. Mr. Burnett is used as a wildcat QB where he runs the read-option, reads his blocks well, and has playmaking abilities.
Gabe Hillard Gabe Hillard 5'9" | 170 lbs | RB Carbondale | 2022 State IL Carbondale
Prev Rank: 14 New Rank: 9
Mr. Hilliard comes into the rankings at the number 9 spot, he’s an N/S runner that breaks arm tackles by keeping his feet driving and fights for extra yards by playing through the whistle. He has good change of direction, bursts through the line of scrimmage, and reads his blocks well. Mr. Hilliard can catch out of the backfield, gets upfield after securing the catch, and has playmaking abilities.
Zeke Hadra Zeke Hadra 5'10" | 175 lbs | RB Mt. Carmel | 2022 State IL Mt Carmel Twitter
Prev Rank: 15 New Rank: 10
Mr. Hadra comes into the rankings at the number 10 spot, he’s an N/S runner that bursts past the 2nd level of defenders and breaks arm tackles by keeping his feet driving. He’s elusive making the first defender miss, has the vision to see cutback lanes, and isn’t afraid to lower his shoulder. Mr. Hadra reads his blocks well, pairs his jump cuts with his quick acceleration, and is used as a lead blocker at times.
Kendrick Washington Kendrick Washington 5'11" | 175 lbs | RB Shepard | 2022 State IL Shepard Twitter
Prev Rank: Unranked New Rank: 11
Mr. Washington comes into the rankings at the number 11 spot, he’s an N/S runner that breaks arm tackles by keeping his feet driving and plays through contact by fighting for extra yards. He blows by the 2nd level of defenders, has the vision to see cutback lanes, and has good body control. Mr. Washington isn’t afraid to lower his shoulder, can catch out of the backfield, and has playmaking abilities.
Jadon Wilson Jadon Wilson 5'11" | 210 lbs | RB Richards | 2022 State IL Richards Twitter
Prev Rank: Unranked New Rank: 12
Mr. Wilson comes into the rankings at the number 12 spot, he’s an N/S runner that bursts through the line of scrimmage and fights for extra yards by playing through contact. He breaks arm tackles by keeping his feet driving, finds the soft spot in the defense, and picks up the blitz in pass pro. Mr. Washington reads his blocks well, has quick acceleration, and gets after it.
Antonio Torres Antonio Torres 5'10" | 185 lbs | RB Naperville Central | 2022 State IL Naperville Central Twitter
Prev Rank: Unranked New Rank: 13
Mr. Torres comes into the rankings at the number 13 spot, he’s an N/S runner that bursts through the line of scrimmage and breaks arm tackles by keeping his feet driving. He fights for extra yards by playing through contact, isn’t afraid to lower his shoulder, and reads his blocks well. Mr. Torres has quick acceleration, uses his jump cuts well, and doesn’t give up on plays.
Aidan Laughery Aidan Laughery 5'11" | 185 lbs | RB Gibson City Melvin Sibley | 2022 State IL Gibson City Twitter
Prev Rank: 2 New Rank: 14
Mr. Laughery comes into the rankings at the number 14 spot, he’s an N/S runner that bursts past the 2nd level of defenders and fights for extra yards by playing through contact. He breaks arm tackles by keeping his feet driving, is elusive making defenders miss, and reads his blocks well. Mr. Laughery uses his jump cuts well, has quick acceleration, and has playmaking abilities.
Jordan Merideth Jordan Merideth 5'11" | 190 lbs | RB Chester | 2022 State IL Chester Twitter
Prev Rank: Unranked New Rank: 15
Mr. Merideth comes into the rankings at the number 15 spot, he’s an N/S runner that bursts through the line of scrimmage and has the vision to see cutback lanes. He’s elusive making the first defender miss, breaks arm tackles by keeping his feet driving, and can catch out of the backfield. Mr. Merideth gets upfield after securing the catch, reads his blocks well, and isn’t afraid to lower his shoulder.
These are the young men that are the Top 15 RBs in the rankings. They put in the hard work, developed their craft, and showcased what they can do during the spring season as well as at showcases/camps.
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