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

Posted on 7/31/15 at 1:47 am to TideSaint

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Posted on 7/31/15 at 1:47 am to TideSaint

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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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Posted on 7/31/15 at 1:48 am to TideSaint

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5. 4-star RB BJ Emmons

Height/Weight: 5'10", 232 pounds

High School: Freedom High School; Morganton, North Carolina

247Sports Ranking: No. 3 RB; No. 110 overall

Bleacher Report Score: 94/100

Committed to Alabama on July 20, 2015

The jumbo back still exists, and B.J. Emmons is one of the best in his class. Emmons once was committed to Georgia but decommitted June 11. Emmons is an Alabama commit, but Tennessee is a school to watch for his services as February approaches. Look for the Crimson Tide to stay well connected with the burly back throughout the fall.

Bleacher Report Analysis

Emmons, in short, is a load to bring down. He runs with power and a purpose. What makes him such a difficult matchup is that when he's in the open, he has a second gear. Emmons is a big-body back who will help a program get the short yard. He also is a solid blocker and a good option for catching passes out of the backfield.