The quality of the runner’s game inConnecticut/”> Connecticut It was on full display in the 2023 season in all classifications.
This is because the state is full of running backs who can change games whether running, catching the ball or both.
There is no shortage of talented running backs in Connecticut, making it difficult to pick just one as the area’s best. We decided to give you 10 candidates to choose from based on their play for the 2023 season.
So here at SBLive Sports Connecticut, we ask you, the fans, to decide.
Vote now for the best returning running back in Connecticut for 2024. Voting closes August 1, 2024.
Editor’s Note: Our corresponding poll is intended to be fun and we set no limits on how many times a fan can vote during the competition. This poll is specifically for fans to vote for players who have been nominated and in no way discredits any other players who are not mentioned in our poll.
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Here are the nominations:
Tommy Hansen, North Branford: Hansen not only acted in attack, but also in defense. Hansen as a running back has gained 1,760 yards on 268 carries and scored 20 touchdowns. As a linebacker, Hansen made 65 tackles.
Yaxier Rivera, East Hartford: Among one of the best running backs as far as juniors in 2023 was concerned was Rivera. The running back carried the ball 234 times for 1,624 yards and scored 10 touchdowns.
John Manning, Windsor: Manning kept pace with the host of talented junior running backs in the 2023 campaign. The running back rushed for 1,234 yards on 172 carries and scored 15 touchdowns.
Amir Knighton, Rockville: Knighton was another athlete who made plays on both sides of the ball. The junior rushed for 1,594 yards and scored 24 touchdowns. Knighton on defense compiled 36 tackles and intercepted two passes.
Joel Rey, Platt: Whether lining up in the backfield or playing free safety, Rey was a force for Platt in 2023. Rey is coming off a season in which he rushed for 1,153 yards and scored 11 touchdowns.
Anthony Michael Adamick, Ledyard: Another third-year player from the 2023 season who had a great campaign was Michael Adamick. The running back averaged 155 yards per game and finished the season with 1,396 yards and scored 13 touchdowns.
Brady Rossacci, Sheehan: By far the state leader in rushing when it comes to sophomores is Rossacci. The running back has carried the ball 316 times for 2,016 yards and scored 24 touchdowns.
Devin Cook, Fitch: Cook, as a freshman, contributed a lot to Fitch last season in 2023. The two-way player rushed for 897 yards on 131 carries, scoring six touchdowns. He also made 33 tackles and two for loss on defense.
Caden Hillier, Guilford: The Grizzlies relied heavily on their running game and much of that can be attributed to Hillier’s play in 2023. The tough running back rushed for 1,169 yards and scored 12 touchdowns.
Nathan Craft, Santa Cruz: The running back made plays on the ground and also out of the backfield. Craft carried the rock 87 times for 438 yards, four touchdowns and caught 18 passes for 167 yards.
–Andy Villamarzo | | @sbliveconn
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