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re: Class of 2016 Recruiting MEGATHREAD: Waiting On Demetris Robertson Edition

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After thorough study using specific scoring criteria, Bleacher Report National Recruiting Analysts Damon Sayles, Sanjay Kirpalani and Tyler Donohue have graded the top 200 players in the 247Sports composite rankings and provided in-depth analysis on each young athlete. Bleacher Report will run a position-by-position breakdown series of the best college football recruits in the class of 2016. Here we present the Top Running Backs.

Are college football's pass-happy offenses phasing out the art of the running back? Most coaches will answer no, particularly with the caliber of running back talent in the 2016 class.

When it comes to playmakers out of the backfield, a running back's role is still as important as ever. In fact, running backs may have more of a role now that quarterbacks often look for the checkdown in passing situations.

Bleacher Report's CFB Recruiting 200 series breaks down the top running backs (all-purpose backs included) in the 2016 class and grades them on key factors such as ball security, power, vision, hands, speed and agility.


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9. 4-star RB Elijah Holyfield

Height/Weight: 5'10", 204 pounds

High School: Woodward Academy; Atlanta

247Sports Ranking: No. 5 RB; No. 173 overall

Bleacher Report Score: 93/100

Uncommitted: Considering Alabama, Auburn, Georgia and Oregon

Even though he's the son of a world-famous former heavyweight boxing champ, Elijah Holyfield has made a name for himself as a running back. Evander Holyfield's son has more than 30 offers, including ones from Auburn, Georgia and Alabama. Holyfield recorded 1,735 rushing yards and 25 touchdowns in his junior year. He also caught 27 passes for 289 yards and three scores.

Bleacher Report Analysis

Holyfield has a running style that frustrates defenders. He is very good at letting a play develop and then taking advantage of finding the hole. He also is a reliable receiving option out of the backfield. Holyfield is an athlete who has a good frame and possesses good speed and agility. He had a breakout junior season, and the future is bright for him.
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