2025 Running Backs to Watch Out For
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Over the past few days, we have had an opportunity to look at the quarterback and wide receiver positions for the class of 2025. The time has come to examine the running back position. Every class has that Prep RedZone…
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Continue ReadingOver the past few days, we have had an opportunity to look at the quarterback and wide receiver positions for the class of 2025. The time has come to examine the running back position. Every class has that Prep RedZone Arkansas has had the opportunity to put together has had extremely talented running backs rising through the ranks and this class is not any different. Let’s take a look at some running backs to keep an eye on over the next few years.
Monterrio Elston Jr.-Athlete-Little Rock Parkview
The Parkview Patriots have talent all over the field and Elston Jr. has the potential to be the next great running back coming up through the Patriots system. He is a player that can catch the ball out of the backfield and cause the opposing defensive coordinators plenty of headaches in the process. Elston Jr. has the speed you are looking for at the running back position. The versatility that Elston Jr. has is what is going to make him a difficult player for opposing defenses to contain over the next few years.
Hudson Ball Hudson Ball 6'2" | 210 lbs | DL Jenks | 2025 State OK -Running Back-Shiloh Christian
To see a Shiloh Christian Saint on the list does not come as a surprise to me. Ball has the size at 6-2 and 205-pounds to use the power running game to run opposing defenders over. However, Ball has the speed to take the outside rushing lane when it develops. The Saints are able to be creative with Ball. Hudson can line up as a receiver and be an asset in the passing game for Shiloh Christian. Ball is a player that has plenty of potential.
KiAndrea Barker-Running Back-Newport
The first trait that people will notice when they watch Barker run is he has terrific burst. He can explode through the rushing lane and leave defenders trailing behind him. Barker can run between the tackles and force the opposing defense to bring him down. Barker is going to be a player to watch out for over the next few years. He has the speed scouts are looking for and he does a great job of identifying the rushing lanes. The weapons that Newport has coming up through the ranks are going to make them a dangerous team to contend with.
Jamari Williams Jamari Williams 5'7" | 180 lbs | RB Gurdon | 2025 State AR -Running Back-Gurdon
Jamari Williams Jamari Williams 5'7" | 180 lbs | RB Gurdon | 2025 State AR is running back that can treat the opposing defensive line like he is a battering ram. He will not be brought down with initial contact and the opposing defensive players must wrap him up to make the tackle. A trait that will stick out on his film is that he does a great job of identifying the rushing lane. Williams has impressive speed, and he is a player that is going to draw the attention of scouts over the next few years. Williams is going to be a solid running back for Gurdon.
Jay Purifoy Jay Purifoy 5'8" | 160 lbs | RB Arkadelphia | 2025 State AR -Running Back-Arkadelphia
Arkadelphia can line up Purifoy all over the field. Purifoy has the speed to be a source of constant problems to opposing defenses over the next four years. He has displayed that he can catch the ball and create separation using his impressive speed. Purifoy does an excellent job of allowing his blockers to clear a path for him. Arkadelphia is a playoff contender every year and with Purifoy having the opportunity to see some snaps at the running back position this could be a group no one wants to contend with.