Top Running Backs (2017)
- Tracy Ford
- Nov 22, 2015
- 4 min read
1. Princeton Lollar RB- 6-2 235- Oak Harbor- 2017
Massive tailback prospect that has accounted for 2,212 yards and 28 touchdowns in two seasons. As sophomore Princeton ran for 1,006 yards and 16 touchdowns on 144 carries and then backed it up with Junior campaign rushing for 1,106 yards and 12 touchdowns on 158 carries in just 7 games. Princeton is a load at 235 pounds and moves very well for a player his size. Shows great balance, burst and vision on film but lacks the top end speed to run away from defenders at the next level. In the flesh Princton looked over weight and out of shape while attending the FSP May Madness showcase in the spring of 2015 and showed up 20 pounds heavier then his listed
weight tipping the scale at a staggering 256lbs. Princeton has without a question the ability to be an every down back that will be able to fall forward and move the chains at the next level. With a frame that could easily put on a extra 30-40lbs in college he will need to monitor his weight and stay in tip top shape or you could easily see Princeton being used as a athletic pass rusher during his college career. Princton is a "Can't Miss" Prospect and will need to show-out at college camps and showcases to make his presence felt. He has all the tools to be a BCS scholorship athelete.
Offers: Northern Arizona
Recruit Comparison: Johnnie Kirton – Jackson HS Signed w/University of Washington (2004)
2. Jamon Chambers RB 5-7 150 Stadium-2017
Explosive running back that posses a rare ability to stop on a dime and change direction. Rushed for 1,435 yards on 206 carries and racked up 1,830 all purpose yards and 18 total touchdowns. Great vision, tough, and not scared to run between the tackles. Does a great job of keeping his shoulders square and pressing the line of scrimmage on zone runs before making a cut. Jamon plays bigger then his size and has the ability to rip off long runs any time he touches the ball.
Lacks the ideal size (5-7 150) you are looking for in a power five conference running back, needs to improve his top end speed, has been caught from behind multiple times on long runs, does not finish runs well, easily taken down by the first defender. Jamon on tape looks like one of the most explosive players from zero to 20yards in the state of Washington. He will need a big winter/spring circuit to complement his game film in order to start receiving early offers as a national recruit.
Recruit Comparison: Akeem Anthony, Lakes HS signed w/ Idaho (2003)
3. Andrew Bostic RB- 5-9 170 Lakes- 2017
Smaller stature running back that posses great balance, burst, and does not go down on first contact. Has gained 906 yards and 14 touchdowns as a Junior. Does not have the break away speed and big play ability you would like to see in a smaller running back, more quick then fast. Will need to perform well and make his present felt during the winter/spring college camp circuit then back it up with a breakout senior year to increase his chances playing at the next level. Recruit Comparison: Tony Davis, Capital HS signed w/ Eastern Washington (2005)
4. Anthony Vargas 5-9 205- Chiawana HS 2017
PowerBack that is not afraid of contact, tough, hard noised runner, and runs down hill. Rushed for 2,145 yards and 25 touchdowns on 268 carries as a Junior. Does not posses great speed, does not change direction well and lacks lateral quickness. Will have to make his self known this winter/spring at college camps and showcases in order to really be evaluated see if his skill set matches his stats.
Recruit Comparison:Jake Gal,l Cle Elum HS- signed w/Eastern Washington (2012)
5. Bryce Hoisington RB 5-8 160- Vashon Island 2017
Statistically the best running back in the state. Bryce set a Washington state single season rushing record of 2,929 yards and also scoring 32 touchdowns. Decent burst, durable back, averaged 33 carries a game with season high of 51 carries in a single game. Playing against Lower level competition (Washington 1A) hurts him, doesn't show great burst out of cuts, lacks elite speed, quickness, and suddenness. His film does not display any skill set of him catching the ball out of the backfield and for being a smaller back (5-8 160) that is a huge knock on him. If he wants to be considered as an FBS or Big Sky caliber athlete he would need to have a huge winter/spring college circuit, get in front of as many coaches and media sources as he can and prove that he has the skill set to match his stats and he can perform well against good competition. Recruit Comparison: Cory Mccaffrey Sisters (OR) HS, Signed w/ Portland State (2008)
Hudl: http://www.hudl.com/athlete/3251360/bryce-hoisington
6. Chris Lefau- 6-0 210 RB- Eastside Catholic HS 2017
A power back that delivers hits rather then receiving them. The junior running back is a load at 210 pounds and has great Burst, and does a great job of planting his foot in the ground to get north and south. Does not go down on first contact and falls forward when being brought down by defenders. Although his stats are not Jaw dropping having only gained 421 yards on 59 carries and 10 touchdowns. He has split rushing duties with 2016 4 star recruit Washington Commit Brandon Wellington and rarely plays past the second half of games due to blowout wins. Lefau lacks breakaway speed and is not a home run threat, looks a lot heaver then his listed weight, has more of a softer sloppier build rather then the thicker solid build you would like to see In a FBS running back of his stature. Could benefit from having a productive winter/spring college camp circuit and could answer a lot of questions of just exactly how good he really is when he is seen in the flesh
Recruit Comparison: Roman Pula Lincoln HS signed w/ Central Washington (2007)
Watch List:
MELVIN MILLER
Lakes HS / 5'9" / 160 lbs
CHEVY KALUA-FUIMAONO
Kentwood HS / 5'9" / 200 lbs
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