Under Armour All-America Game Position Preview: Running Backs

Welcome to our in depth coverage of the 2013 Under Armour All-America Game. We will presenting previews of all the positions through out the week. This fifth preview will look in depth of all the running backs in this year’s game.

#6 Alvin Kamara | Norcross HS | Norcross, GA | 5’10, 192 | Undeclared
Ranked the 37th best player overall on the ESPN 150 player rankings and the 4th best running back in the nation according to ESPN, Kamara will show why he will be able to play almost anywhere. Kamara has excellent use of his hands to handle the ball, while his elusiveness will cause defenders trouble. Although he is undecided where he will be heading to right now schools that are seeking his services include Alabama, Georgia, Oregon and USC. Kamara has also participated in prestigious events including Gridiron Kings and The Opening.

#21 Kelvin Taylor | Glades Day | Belle Glade, FL | 5’11, 216 | Florida
Although Kelvin Taylor has played five years of varsity football as allowed by the rules of the Florida High School Athletic Association (started in the 8th grade), Taylor has been impressive in showing everyone why he is following the footsteps of former famed Jacksonville Jaguars & Florida Gators running back Fred Taylor to Florida. Taylor who owns the statewide record for the most rushing yards in a career will be showing off the skills he has been known to show on the field. The biggest things that will help Taylor includes his excellent use of his hands, the vision that gets him into the backfield and most importantly the speed to get him down field. Taylor has been a past participant in the prestigious event, The Opening and is ranked the 15th overall best player in the nation on the ESPN 150 player rankings. Taylor is consider the best overall running back in the nation according to ESPN.

#5 Keith Ford | Cypress Ranch HS | Cypress, TX | 5’10, 200 | Oklahoma
When it comes to college ready running backs, Keith Ford is probably one of the few that can step right into the line up and compete at a very high level. Ford’s presence in the Texas HS Football playoffs was a big reason for Cypress Ranch exceeding expectations and more at the end of the year. The Oklahoma-bound running back has a big range of abilities with his speed, power and ability to read the field on the fly. Ford is rated as the 29th best player in the country according to the ESPN 150 player rankings.

#6 Ryan Green | St. Petersburg Catholic HS | St. Petersburg, FL | 5’10, 187 | Florida State
Rated as the 57th best player on the ESPN 150 player rankings, Saint Petersburg Catholic RB Ryan Green is looking to show off why he was considered as one of Florida’s most elusive players. Green suffered a torn labium in a game against Out-of-Door Academy on August 31 ending his senior season of action after just one game. Committed to Florida State, Green has had offers from a number schools including Alabama, Clemson, Florida, Notre Dame and Ohio State.