Underrated 2023 Running Backs Set to Rise
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Running backs are a key position to fill in order to have a successful team. They can help in keeping defenses honest and gashing them for notable gains both as a rusher and a pass catcher. Below are some 2023…
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Continue ReadingRunning backs are a key position to fill in order to have a successful team. They can help in keeping defenses honest and gashing them for notable gains both as a rusher and a pass catcher. Below are some 2023 underrated running backs who are set to have great years.
Carter Cockrell
Carter
Cockrell
5'10" | 180 lbs | RB
Simpson Academy | 2023
State
MS
, Simpson Academy High School, 5-10 180
Carter Cockrell
Carter
Cockrell
5'10" | 180 lbs | RB
Simpson Academy | 2023
State
MS
is a strong reliable running back who has had great production any time his number has been called. Simpson is looking to have his third 1,000 + rushing season as in his prior seasons he has done so with ease. Carter regularly displays excellent speed and willingness to take on would-be tackles. It is safe to expect Carter to reach 1,000 + yards and receive most of the carries for his offense. For these reasons
Carter Cockrell
Carter
Cockrell
5'10" | 180 lbs | RB
Simpson Academy | 2023
State
MS
is an underrated running back.
David Williams
David
Williams
5'11" | 160 lbs | RB
Sebastopol | 2023
State
MS
, Sebastopol High School 6-0 160
David Williams
David
Williams
5'11" | 160 lbs | RB
Sebastopol | 2023
State
MS
who has exponentially improved with every year. As a ball carrier Williams was able to eclipse the 1,000 yard mark rushing by noticable margins. Not only that, he also rushed the ball for 14 Touchdowns and a 9.1 Yards Per Carry Average. What sets him apart is his ability to make broken plays into positive yards. If the hole is closed David simply finds another. Due to his previous performances it would be safe to say that
David Williams
David
Williams
5'11" | 160 lbs | RB
Sebastopol | 2023
State
MS
is set for yet another incredible season making him an underrated running back set to take off this year.
Chandler Chapman
Chandler
Chapman
6'0" | 190 lbs | RB
St. Stanislaus | 2023
State
MS
, St Stanislaus High School, 6-0 190
Chandler is a running back with great speed, strength and an incredibly high ceiling. Chapman’s highlights show him as a back who consistently breaks tackles, makes plays and causes defenses to honor his presence. His sophomore year alone Chapman was able to rush for nearly 1,000 yards, 7.6 yards a carry and 9 touchdowns. Chandler’s breakaway speed, intensity and tenacity all make him an underrated running back in 2023. The future is certainly bright for this young athlete.