Rueben Owens
- Pos RB
- Height 6-0
- Weight 200
Prospect Info
- High School El Campo
- City El Campo, TX
- Exp 2023 - ...
H.S. Scouting Report
4 evaluationsEvaluated 09/12/2022
Projection
First RoundOwns the requisite frame with an athletic build and room to add necessary mass. Looks and plays taller / longer than listing with open-field gait on the longer end of the spectrum that fosters speed-building ability at the top end.
Significant year-over-year production increase from freshman to sophomore to junior, including counting stats and per carry rate. Owns good top-end field speed reflected in track and field data, including several sub-11.00 100-meter times and Texas 4A state championship-contending long jump numbers.
Quick-footed with advanced creativity in the hole and at second level. Capable of stringing together moves to extend runs. Does not require much gear-down when redirecting and explodes out of jump cuts, even stacking a couple together in traffic at times.
Unique movement patterns that combine linear explosion with lateral suddenness and body control. Seemingly always moving forward even when juking. Flashes a dangerous hesitation move that he bursts out of once defender freezes.
Capable pass catcher with ample 7-on-7 reps as a receiver, though in-game opportunities catching the ball have been somewhat limited. Third-down competency in blitz pickup and increased passing game reps can be developed.
Upright runner at times, but increasingly shows target-shrinking awareness when anticipating contact. Strong enough to rip through arm tackles and contact balance is a plus.
Continues to look like one of the best 2023 running backs in the country, if not the best. Possesses requisite physical tools with excellent multi-sport data and extensive in-game context to paint a picture of a high-potential back. Projects as a high-major multi-year impact player with NFL Draft early-round ceiling.
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H.S. Athletic Background
Member of 247Sports' 2023 Freaks List.
Also competes in track and field.
Ran at least four sub-11.00 100-meter times as a junior in Spring 2022, including 10.68, 10.72, 10.87, and 10.95. Placed third in the Texas 4A long jump finals with a 23-0.25 in May 2022.
Placed third as a sophomore at the May 2021 Texas 4A state meet in the long jump (22-10 3/4). Set a long jump PR of 23-3.75 in April 2021. Ran on El Campo's 4x100 and 4x200 relay teams that qualified for regionals in April 2021.
2021: Texas District 12-4A D-I Overall MVP as a junior. Class 4A Co-Offensive Player of the Year by the Texas Sportswriters Association.
2020: Texas District 12-4A D-I Offensive MVP as a sophomore
2019: Texas District 13-4A D-I Newcomer of the Year as a freshman.