Jersey City
NJ
Saint Peter's High School
RB
5'11
190 lbs.
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SAVON HUGGINS

Huggins grows on you the more you watch and see his every-down running back potential at the next level. He has a good sized frame with the room to add significant bulk through his hip-base and lower-body. Attacks the hole and gets North-South quickly. Doesn't waste a lot of time finding the cutback, planting and accelerating downhill with very good burst through the second level. Reaches top-speed quickly for a bigger back but has the great feet and natural vision to still jump-cut, sidestep and simply juke defenders through the hole. Runs hard with good determination and downhill strength. Finishes the run, spins and bounces off a lot first contact. The type of back who looks to get stronger with carries. Has good top-end and long speed in the second level and can pull away with his impressive stride. Our main concern would be his upright running style at times. Would like to see him run more behind his pads for increased power and to enhance durability in a high carry role at the next level. More effective in downhill power-running schemes than as an outside zone runner or perimeter back. . Flashes great feet and agility to make defenders miss through the hole but does show he can gear down at times when trying to cut at full speed. Will need to continue adding bulk and lower-body power to remain productive in that type of role in college but he appears to be a feisty competitor who will put forth the effort in the weight room. Hands and blocking skills could improve as well but there are few back as well-rounded and consistent as Huggins in this class.