Our countdown to kickoff for the spring 2021 football season continues with a look at the Bay Area’s top running backs and athletes.
With an assist from correspondent Mike Lefkow, here they are:
Class of 2021
Gavin Cribb, RB, Monte Vista, 5-9, 190
Social: @cribb_36
Solid junior season included a big game against California.
Adam Garwood, RB, Los Gatos, 5-9, 170
Social: @AdamGarwood42
All-Bay Area News Group HM as a junior.
Justin Guin, RB, San Marin, 5-10, 190
Social: @JustinGuin2022
Was productive after promotion to varsity last season.
Eric Hunter III, RB/FS, Amador Valley, 5-6, 165
Social: @eric_hunter3
First-team all-EBAL Valley as a junior.
Chase Laubach, RB, Valley Christian, 5-9, 190
Social: @chase_laubach
All-WCAL HM as a junior.
Jordan Lee, RB, Freedom, 5-10, 165
No social
Was a 1,000-yard rusher in 2019
Shane Moran, RB/LB, Cardinal Newman, 5-11, 180
Social: shane_4_moran
NBL Oak Division defensive player of the year in 2019.
Mekhi Norfleet, ATH, De La Salle, 6-0, 220
Social: @MoneyMeez28
Could be primed for a strong senior season.
Caleb Ojeda, ATH, Live Oak, 5-10, 180
Social: @Caleb_ojeda2
Junior of the year in the BVAL Mt. Hamilton in 2019.
Jeremiah Patterson, WR/DB, James Logan, 5-9, 155
Social: @jpuno_
First-team all-MVAL as a defensive back in 2019.
Daytuawn Pearson, RB, Pittsburg, 5-8, 160
No social
Coaches expect big things from him this spring.
Matteo Perez, RB, Marin Catholic, 5-10, 180
Social: @MatteoPerez_
UC Davis-bound star ran for 2,024 yards, 30 TDs in 2019.
Vince Poni, RB, Serra, 5-10, 160
No social
All-WCAL HM as a junior.
Donte Searcy, RB, Berkeley, 5-10, 195
Social: @DonteSearcy
Second-team all-WACC Foothill in 2019.
Noah Short, ATH/LB, King’s Academy, 6-0, 180
Social: @NoahShort221
First-team all-Bay Area News Group LB in 2019. Army-bound.
Zach Tabangcura, RB, Archbishop Mitty, 5-10, 185
Social: @zachtabangcura
Two-star prospect, according to 247Sports.
Omari Taylor, RB, Clayton Valley Charter, 5-11, 175
Social: @djotrain
Helped Ugly Eagles win a state championship in 2019.
Maxwell Weaver, WR, Campolindo, 6-1, 175
Social: @MaxwellWeaver3
Signed with Davidson. Caught 31 passes, six for TDs, in 2019.
Class of 2022
Camilo Arquette, RB, St. Francis, 6-0, 210
Social: @CamiloArquette
Sophomore player of the year in the WCAL last season.
Robert Freeman IV, ATH, El Cerrito, 5-8, 160
Social: @RobertFreemanIV
TCAL Rock most valuable defensive player in 2019.
Joshua Jones, RB, Castlemont, 5-9, 192
No social
First-team all-Oakland Athletic League as a sophomore.
Hassan Mahasin, ATH, Serra, 5-10, 180
Social: @the_missil3
Big-play threat. All-WCAL HM in 2019.
Class of 2023
Kai Hall, RB, St. Vincent de Paul, 5-8, 180
Social: @KaiHallSVHS
Ran for 1,773 yards and 19 TDs as a freshman.
What has posted
Monday, March 1: Offensive linemen
Tuesday, March 2: Defensive linemen
Wednesday, March 3: Wide receivers/tight ends
Thursday, March 4: Linebackers
What’s next
Monday, March 8: Defensive backs
Tuesday, March 9: Specialists
Wednesday, March 10: Quarterbacks
Did we miss someone?
Coaches: If we missed a deserving player, please email the name, position, year in school and the player’s credentials to highschools@bayareanewsgroup.com.
