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Best Of The Rest: A Look At Oregon’s Top Running Backs On The Verge

This might be the deepest class of game breaker type guys we have had come along in a long time. Any and or all of these young men can move on to college and get all or a portion of their schooling paid for. The goal of Best of the Rest is to shine a light on the guys who college coaches reading our write ups. Best of the Rest Oregon Running Backs 2012

Best Of The Rest: A Look At Oregon’s Top Running Backs On The Verge

 

As we move ahead with our list of Top Athletes still looking for their first offer we turn to the guys who run that pigskin in search of pay dirt.  In this weeks update of "The Best Of The Rest"  we turn to backfield and highlight the running backs who could be next to get their shot.   Again folks these are all Seniors without offers yet and guys making their case to be considered the best collegiate prospects out there.  This might be the deepest class of game breaker type guys we have had come along in a long time.  Any and or all of these young men can move on to college and get all or a portion of their schooling paid for.  The goal of Best of the Rest is to shine a light on the guys who college coaches reading our write ups and gain attention for these special athletes!

THIS IS IN NO PARTICULAR ORDER!!!


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AJ Glass:  Jesuit High School-  6'0"-194 Pounds:   AJ is amazing.  The Jesuit Crusader has 1,190 yards and 18 TD's in 5 games averaging 7.4 yards per carry.   No one has done more to help their Team then AJ.  He has an offer being worked out with Yale and other IVY league schools which is likely where he will go.  But many other schools are still watching AJ and thinking about him.  Unfortunately he went down late in the game last week against Sunset after helping the Crusaders eek out a win 28-21 over rising Sunset.    His broken collar bone ended his season unless he returns for the playoffs.  None the less he remains a top prospect as an athlete  or running back for any program out there.  We wish him a speedy recovery.

http://www.hudl.com/athlete/762037/highlights/7309432

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mitchell Thompson- Oregon City HS- 5'8"-175 Pounds:  Now here is a guy really making a name for himself his Senior season.  He has rushed for 1,174 Yards and 12 TD's.  But his eye popping 12.1 yards per carry is the most alluring stat.  This young man finishes runs and makes the most of them.  He sure appears to be an athlete who is capable of contributing at the next level and is a heck of a lot of fun to watch.

http://www.hudl.com/athlete/739535/Mitchell-thompson

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cory Hincks- Wilson High School Portland– 5'8"-170 Pounds.   The Trojan Senior is a burner and is you give him an opening he is going to make you pay.  His 200 yards per game average this season is notable and he has added 12 TD's.  He is averaging 9.8 yards per carry and looks like a guy that can contribute at the next level.  Coach Dulio has talked with us about his toughness and his work ethic too.

http://www.hudl.com/athlete/1939129/highlights/17372649

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Devauntae Hoffman-Gresham HS- 5'8" 190 Pounds:  He is once again a top back.  Last season he wowed fans and got his name out.  In the off season we saw him several times and this guy has the entire package of speed and size and man does he has amazing hands.  He is a great weapon as a receiver out of play action and has big play game breaking ability.  This season he has 920 yards and 9 TD's and is averaging close to 9 yards per carry.  He is also terrific on defense.  Hoffman is being watched by a number of programs and we believe he can play anywhere.  Fun kid to watch.   http://www.hudl.com/athlete/602610/highlights/9300387

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  Zach Floyd- 5'9"-185 Pounds- Tigard Tigers:  We have covered him several times and will continue to do so.  He really is that good.  He has 726 yards rushing for 9 TD's and as a Wild Cat QB has thrown 4 TD Passes.  He breaks tackles like Thomas Tyner and has terrific top end speed.  He is also a great defender.  As a collegiate prospect a college gets a kid that can play both side of the football.  Zach is hearing from a lot of schools and is on the verge of very big things.

http://www.hudl.com/athlete/404374/highlights/7863410

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cristian Morris- Sherwood- 6'0"-180 Pounds:  If you want to see a big back run who glides and makes nasty cuts here he is.  A really nice combination of skills with the size and speed to offer any school at any level a talented choice.  Cristian has 34 carries for 658 yards and 5 TD's so far for the top rated Bowmen.  Folks that is a 17.8 yard per carry average.  This guy is Money with a capital "M".  He also has 134 yards receiving on 4 catches and 2 more TD"s and that gives the Bowmen a potent weapon in the passing lanes.  Morris is a proven entity and another 2 way collegiate prospect of the highest caliber.

http://www.hudl.com/athlete/136643/highlights/18736385

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Spencer Payne- 5'9"-180 Pounds McMinnville:   Payne is fast with a capital "F".  His muscular stout frame make him like a bowling ball to tackle and his legs are like pistons.  If he gets a crease he is gone.   520 yards rushing averaging 8 yards per carry and 9 TD's and he has receiving yards over 200 and 2 more TD's.  A really really gifted kid that is right there with Glass, Floyd, and Hoffman as the top notch two way threats.  We love him.

http://youtu.be/C8xHechOyEU

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Richard Ramsey- 5'10"-190 Pounds:  Richard is powering the Milwaukie Mustangs ground game and is in the top of his class when it comes to skill.  We have watched him evolve these past couple of years and this is one terrific athlete here.   His 248 yard performance last week with 3 TD's shows the type of things he is capable of.  We love his skill set on both sides and feel he is way under the radar even now!

Film In Progress

 

 

 

 

 

 

Henry Vy- Parkrose- 5'11"-180 Pounds–  Henry was recently covered by Rivals.com as a two way threat.  He is explosive and has a really top par set of skills.  Vy (VEE) has 539 yards rushing and 9 TD's with a 7.7 yard average and 265 yards receiving and 2 more TD's where he averages 19 yards per catch.  Henry is a terrific student athlete and will have his shot to take his love of the game to the next level.

http://www.hudl.com/athlete/897607/highlights/22754373

 

Other Notables:

  • Benny Wick– Tigard:  Benny is getting it done every time he touches the ball and is in the discussion for player of the week nearly every week.
  • Dan Sherrell:  Clackamas- We are still looking to review film but he has cranked off 901 yards, 10 TD's and is averaging 7 yards per carry and has made some nice catches for TD's as well.  The Cavalier is on his way to gaining some real notoriety at this point ins the season.
  • Demontrial Spinks- Reynolds:  Play maker who is having a very good season as well.

 

We will continue to cover all these athletes and more so keep checking back right here:  The Best of The Rest Web Link

I am the Founder of the Northwest Prep Report. For 17 years I have led the way to the best of my ability to promote the best talent from the Pacific NW free of charge. It is my pleasure to continue to serve High School athletes from all over the Pacific NW and beyond. Formerly with Rivals.com my sites have now crossed over 8,000 stories, 7 MILLION Video Views, and 15,000 regular followers. Together with the best football people in the USA we pursue excellence for our NW athletes.

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