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Rankings Recap: 2025 RBs #85-76

Cory Lemer recaps the ten running backs ranked #85-76th by the Mike Farrell Sports Staff.

Staff| January 13, 2024 (Updated: July 24, 2025)
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Naples Golden Eagles running back Shawn Simeon (5) stiff arms an Immokalee Indians defender while running the ball during the second quarter of a game at Gary Bates Stadium in Immokalee on Friday
Naples Golden Eagles running back Shawn Simeon (5) stiff arms an Immokalee Indians defender while running the ball during the second quarter of a game at Gary Bates Stadium in Immokalee on Friday

By: Cory Lemer


The next ten quarterbacks reviewed by the Mike Farrell Sports Staff have been released. Grades are based on performance and current attributes, not potential. These rankings are not Mike Farrell’s personal rankings, just from the scouting staff.

RB’s #95-86


#85 Dakarai Shanks

Spain Park, AL (Birmingham)

Uncommitted

Dakarai Shanks is a 5-10 190-pound RB from Birmingham, AL. The 85th-ranked RB, according to the MFS Staff rankings, holds four offers from schools across the country. Shanks received four offers in May of 2023.

2025 3-Star RB Dakarai Shanks from Birmingham, Alabama (Spain Park) running with the ball

#84 Zach Thompson

Gilbert, AZ (Gilbert)

Uncommitted

Zach Thompson is a 5-11 190-pound RB from Gilbert, AZ. The 84th-ranked RB, according to the MFS Staff rankings, holds three offers from schools across the country. Thompson received his first offer from Washington in January of 2023.

2025 3 star RB Zach Thompson from Gilbert, Arizona (Gilbert) poses outside the stadium

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#83 Darrell Smith

Picayune, MS (Picayune)

Uncommitted

Zach Thompson is a 5-8 170-pound RB from Picayune, MS. The 83rd-ranked RB, according to the MFS Staff rankings, holds zero offers from schools. Smith is one of two Mississippi RBs ranked in the initial MFS Rankings. 

2025 3-star RB Darrell Smith from Picayune, Mississippi (Picayune) walking off the field

#82 Jaquise Martin

Rudder, TX (Bryan)

Uncommitted

Jaquise Martin is a 5-10 175-pound RB from Bryan, TX. The 82nd-ranked RB, according to the MFS Staff rankings, holds four offers from schools across the country. Martin unofficially visited Texas A&M in July.

2025 3-star RB Jaquise Martin from Bryan, Texas (Rudder) takes a picture during a visit to Texas A&M

#81 Dominic Taylor

Riverdale, TN (Murfreesboro)

Uncommitted

Dominic Taylor is a 6-0 186-pound RB from Murfreesboro, TN. The 81st-ranked RB, according to the MFS Staff rankings, holds nine offers from schools across the country. Taylor is also being recruited as a Safety.

2025 3-star RB Dominic Taylor from Murfreesboro, Tennessee (Riverdale) taking a picture during a visit to Middle Tennessee State

#80 Aivery Haynesworth

Oakland, TN (Brentwood)

Uncommitted

Aivery Haynesworth is a 6-2 190-pound RB from Brentwood, TN. The 80th-ranked RB, according to the MFS Staff rankings, holds three offers from schools across the country. His father Albert played DL at Tennessee and in the NFL.

Oakland's Aivery Haynesworth (7) celebrates his touchdown against Siegel during the fourth quarter at Siegel High School in Murfreesboro, Tenn., Thursday, Sept. 28, 2023.

#79 Tamari Hill

Brentwood Academy, TN (Murfreesboro)

Uncommitted

Tamari Hill is a 5-10 165-pound RB from Murfreesboro, TN. The 79th-ranked RB, according to the MFS Staff rankings, holds four offers from schools across the country. Hill is teammates with MFS Five-Star QB George McIntyre. 

Brentwood Academy's Tamari Hill (17) runs after the catch as Brentwood's Max Orefice (53) slows him down late in the fourth quarter at James C. Parker Stadium Friday night, Aug. 25, 2023.

#78 Darrell Stanley

Granada Hill Charter, CA (Granada Hills)

Uncommitted

Darrell Stanley is a 5-10 175-pound RB from Granada Hills, CA. The 78th-ranked RB, according to the MFS Staff rankings, holds two offers from Washington and Colorado State. Stanley is being recruited to Washington by RB Coach Lee Marks.

2025 3-star RB Darrell Stanley from Granada Hills, California (Granada Hills) takes a picture on a visit to Utah

#77 Shawn Simeon

Naples, FL (Naples)

Uncommitted

Shawn Simeon is a 5-10 185-pound RB from Naples, FL. The 77th-ranked RB, according to the MFS Staff rankings, holds three offers from schools across the country. David Johnson is recruiting Simeon to Florida State.

Naples Golden Eagles running back Shawn Simeon (5) stiff arms an Immokalee Indians defender while running the ball during the second quarter of a game at Gary Bates Stadium in Immokalee on Friday, Sept. 8, 2023.

#76 AC Walters

Alabama Christian Academy, AL (Montgomery)

Uncommitted

AC Walters is a 5-10 190-pound RB from Montgomery, AL. The 76th-ranked RB, according to the MFS Staff rankings, holds six offers from schools across the country. Walters attended the All Gas Showcase last year.

2025 3-star RB AC Walters from Montgomery, Alabama (Alabama Christian Academy) stands in front of trophies on a visit to Georgia
Category: News, RecruitingTag: AC Walters, Aivery Haynesworth, Dakarai Shanks, Darrell Smith, Darrell Stanley, Dominic Taylor, Jaquise Martin, Shawn Simeon, Tamari Hill, Zach Thompson
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