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Texas high school football: Top 10 running backs in the Austin area

As the 2024 Texas high school football season nears kickoff Thursday, the American-Statesman takes a look at the top 10 players at every position.

High school reporters Rick Cantu and Colby Gordon will take a look today at the running backs who are expected to have great seasons.

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Top 10 running backs in the Austin area

(Players listed in alphabetic order)

Caleb Crenshaw, LBJ

The bell cow of the Jaguar rushing game contributing 1,205 yards and 18 touchdowns as a sophomore. He has scholarship offers from Washington State football and UTSA.

DJ Dugar, Weiss

The All-District 8-5A DI running back gained 1,510 yards rushing and scored 18 touchdowns while averaging 7.6 yards a carry for Glenn. Several Football Bowl Subdivision programs, including Michigan State, Arkansas, TCU and Oklahoma State, have offered him a scholarship.

THE LIST: Our top 100 Austin-area high school football players heading into the 2024 season

Brendan Fournier, Vandegrift

With so many new players on the Viper offense, Fournier will be a go-to after rushing for 665 yards and 11 touchdowns. He is committed to Columbia football.

RELATED: No. 5 Vandegrift will rely on defense while revamped offense makes its mark this fall

Nathaniel Gonzales, Lockhart

The Lion playmaker had a breakthrough season as a junior, rushing for 1,509 yards and 14 TDs for playoff team.

Trae Hill, Cedar Park

The American-Statesman Newcomer of the Year rushed for 1,498 yards and 20 touchdowns as a sophomore. He’s drawn recruiting interest from Houston, Texas State and UTSA.

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Lake Travis Cavaliers quarterback Chaston Ditta (2) hands the ball to running back Vann Hopping (29) for the carry against the SA Johnson Jaguars during…


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Author : Austin American-Statesman

Publish date : 2024-08-27 22:03:27

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