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op 10 quarterbacks in the Class of 2023 last week, MaxPreps now looks at the running backs. Florida has bragging rights as the Sunshine State takes up half the field, including the top-rated running back in five-star Richard Young of Lehigh (Lehigh Acres).
Joining Young are Cedric Baxter Jr. of Edgewater (Orlando), Samuel Singleton of Fleming Island (Orange Park), Treyaun Webb of Trinity Christian Academy (Jacksonville) and Mark Fletcher of American Heritage (Plantation).
Last season's MaxPreps Junior Football Player of the Year —
Reuben Owens II of El Campo (Texas) — checks in as the second-rated running back on the list and rushed for nearly 3,000 yards and 46 scores in 2021. He's one of the two running backs from the Lone Star featured along with Tre Wisner of Connally (Waco).
Georgia, Kansas and Louisiana round out the list with one player featured each and all 10 running backs are still uncommitted.
Height: 5-10 | Weight: 200
Status: Uncommitted
One of the most productive running backs in the country last season, he racked up 2,000-plus yards rushing and 29 touchdowns to go with 21 receptions for nearly 400 yards and four more scores.
Height: 5-11 | Weight: 180
Status: Uncommitted
The first of two running backs from the Lone Star State is one of the most explosive playmakers in the Class of 2023. He finished his junior campaign averaging 15 yards per carry.
Height: 6-0 | Weight: 180
Status: Uncommitted
The top-ranked player from Kansas is among a trio of four-star recruits in the Sunflower State. He has landed over 20 FBS offers that includes Florida State, Michigan State, Mississippi, Oregon and Penn State.
Height: 6-2 | Weight: 230
Status: Uncommitted
Has rushed for over 2,500 yards and 26 scores since his freshman season playing for one of the top programs in the country. As a sophomore he accounted for over 1,500 total yards and led the Patriots to a 5A state title.
Height: 6-1 | Weight: 205
Status: Uncommitted
Has been playing on varsity since eighth grade and led the Conquerors to their ninth state last season, rushing for 173 yards and two touchdowns in a 41-23 win over Champagnat Catholic (Hialeah) in the 2A championship.
Height: 5-11 | Weight: 180
Status: Uncommitted
The big-play threat is one of the fastest running backs in high school football. He has 17 FBS offers, according to 247Sports, and expect a lot more to come his way in the next few months.
Height: 6-1 | Weight: 215
Status: Uncommitted
Finished his junior season with 1,718 yards on 202 carries and 26 touchdowns. He's landed over 50 FBS offers and is the 13th-ranked prospect overall in Florida.
Height: 5-10 | Weight: 200
Status: Uncommitted
Selected to the
MaxPreps Junior All-America first team after rushing for nearly 2,400 yards and 29 scores. The four-star running back enters his senior season with 5,879 career rushing yards and 72 touchdowns. Haynes is also a standout baseball player.
Height: 5-11 | Weight: 190
Status: Uncommitted
The MaxPreps National Junior of the Year led Texas in rushing with 2,989 yards. He accounted for 49 touchdowns (46 rushing, two receiving, one passing) and led the Ricebirds to an 11-2 record.
Height: 5-11 | Weight: 200
Status: Uncommitted
Selected to the MaxPreps Junior All-America second team after rushing for nearly 1,800 yards and 19 touchdowns. Has landed over 45 FBS offers and in January over a 24-hour span Ryan Day, Nick Saban and Kirby Smart all came to visit the five-star running back.
