Top Nevada running back prospects to watch in 2019

The 2018 class saw didn't produce a high number of running backs but that should change in 2019. The next three seasons will see several player that will be in position to develop into high value prospects.

223 car 1614 yards 7.2 avg 25 tds (8 rec 121 yards 1 td receiving)

One of the most explosive backs on the west coast, Dixon has good size and great physical upside. He has the breakaway speed to make plays on the edge along with the vision and power to churn out yards between the tackles. A Reno kid, he is a talented prospect that should have several offers by the end of the spring.

192 car 1703 yards 8.8 avg 21 tds (7 rec 92 yards 1 td receiving)

A compact runner with great lower body strength, balance and power, Walker has good speed and great vision as a runner. He has the wiggle to set up defenders in space and can finish in the open field. Although not a blazer, he is a productive back that carried his team on his back to a state championship berth.

163 car 997 yards 6.1 avg 19 tds (12 rec 98 yards 1 td receiving)

The Gaels primary back, Cianelli has amazed 1790 yards and 24 scores in two years of varsity play. A between the tackles downhill runner, Cianelli has smooth feet and and good quickness. Playing behind a great line, he has a to showcase more consistency and better decision making as a senior but has shown high upside.

107 car 1011 yards 9.4 avg 6 tds (8 rec 93 yards 0 td receiving)

A physical back, Fotu is a player with great power and the the ability to play behind his pads. He has good acceleration and hits the hole effectively with the ability to churn out yards.

99 car 866 yards 8.7 avg 15 tds

Strong and physical with good speed in the openfield, Lofton plays with quickness. With a nose for the end zone, he has the ability to a push for elite status with a big season.

105 car 677 yards 6.4 avg 8 tds (12 rec 170 yards 3 tds receiving)

Desert Pines number two back as a sophomore, King announced he will be playing at Liberty as a junior. Very explosive with soft hands and elusiveness, King is a rising star that projects as a running back but can develop as a receiver or defensive back.

54 car 436 yards 8.0 avg 6 tds (4 rec 71 yards 1 td receiving)

Large framed with great speed, power, balance and quickness, Ragsdale has a great chance of developing into a 4-star caliber player for the Gaels. He has a great chance of becoming the program’s primary back next season.

98 car 623 yards 6.3 avg 5 tds

Tough and shifty with great lower body power, Norwood is a player to watch as he continues to develop.

78 car 562 yards 7.2 avg 5 tds (4 rec 38 yards 1 td receiving)

Strong and versatile with good speed, Fiaseu stepped up to as a goto weapon for the Patriots as a freshman. He plays with aggression on the field and should be top prospects in his class.

67 car 634 yards 9.4 avg 5 tds (8 rec 271 yards 33.8 avg 5 tds receiving)

A smooth dual threat player out of the backfield. Graham has great hands as a pass catcher and good top speed in space. Showing the balance and toughness to play through contact, he will be a player to watch as a senior.

171 car 967 yards 5.6 avg 8 tds (21 rec 228 yards 10.8 avg 5 tds receiving)

An all-around playmaker, Kolb is a very good athlete with impressive vision and quickness out of the backfield. He has good skill and is elusive in space with the ability to also be a dangerous return man.

140 car 841 yards 6.0 avg 6 tds

A power back that shows good acceleration between the tackles, Hulse has value as a tradition back or fullback in college. He has that ability to fight for tough yards and also shows great lower body power.

82 car 570 yards 6.9 avg 5 td (9 rec 81 yards 9.0 avg 1 td receiving)

Shifty and patient as a runner, McAllister is highly confident with the ability to elude tackles and make plays in space.

69 car 597 yards 8.6 avg 8 tds (8 rec 203 yards 1 td receiving)

With very good speed, smooth feet and soft hands, Pugh is downhill runner with good acceleration and vision. He has the skill to be a highly productive senior and develop into a great prospect.