2024 Running Backs Breakdowns
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I am going to do a review on the top four running backs in the updated 2024 player rankings. The four players are off to great starts in their high school careers. Off-season training and summer prospect camps participation will…
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Continue ReadingI am going to do a review on the top four running backs in the updated 2024 player rankings. The four players are off to great starts in their high school careers. Off-season training and summer prospect camps participation will jump-start their recruitment as they enter into the upcoming season.
Anthony Quinn Jr., RB, 6’0″ 190 (No. 1 RB, No. 7 Overall), Seventy First HS. Anthony displays great vision and balance for a young player. He has deceptive speed in the open field and accelerates past defenders, scoring often. He has the instinct to fall forward while being tackled. Anthony was not utilized on pass plays during his second season of varsity play. Anthony Quinn finished the season with 1,870 rushing yards and 32 rushing TDs.
Jake Simmons Jake Simmons 5'11" | 205 lbs | RB North Surry | 2024 State NC , RB, 5’11″ 190 (No. 2 RB, No. 12 Overall), North Surry HS. Jake is a shifty runner who accelerates quickly into openings and runs by would-be tacklers to gain yardage. Jake is an athletic running back who will benefit from adding a variety of running plays to fully utilize his skill set during the upcoming season. Jake Simmons Jake Simmons 5'11" | 205 lbs | RB North Surry | 2024 State NC finished the season with 181 carries for 1,159 rushing yards and 18 rushing TDs.
Isiah Jones Isiah Jones 5'11" | 190 lbs | RB Rolesville | 2024 NC , RB, 5’11″ 175 (No. 3 RB, Watchlist), Rolesville HS. Isaiah displayed exceptional speed and quickness to accelerate into openings to gain yardage. He showed patience while following blockers while running inside to gain tough yardage. Isiah Jones Isiah Jones 5'11" | 190 lbs | RB Rolesville | 2024 NC is expected to have an increased workload during the upcoming Fall season. His speed in the open field will make it difficult for defenders to catch him.
Nigel Dula Nigel Dula 6'0" | 180 lbs | RB Draughn | 2024 State NC , RB, 6’0″ 180 (No. 4 RB, Watchlist), Draughn HS. Nigel follows his blockers and explodes into an opening to accelerate past defenders in the open field to gain big yardage, scoring often. He does not go down after initial contact is made. Nigel Dula Nigel Dula 6'0" | 180 lbs | RB Draughn | 2024 State NC finished the season with a School Record 211 carries for 1,901 rushing yards and a School Record 19 rushing TDs.