Richard Young, a five-star running back from Lehigh Acres, Florida, has officially released a list of his top three schools.
On the list of remaining schools for Young are Georgia, Alabama and Oregon.
The 5-foot-11, 200-pound running back ranks as the nation’s No. 24 overall player and No. 2 ball carrier in the class of 2023, per 247Sports composite rankings.
He recently visited Georgia on June 17.
On what he likes about Georgia and why the Bulldogs are in his top-three, Young told Hayes Fawcett of On3 Sports:
“UGA is a school where running backs are made.
Georgia is RBU. I love the people there and it’s home.”
In speaking with 247Sports about UGA, Young said:
“It’s freaking beautiful up there,” Young said, speaking of his past visits to Athens.
“That’s why I’m going back. They got a different type of environment up there with the football players and coaches. It’s good … And the running backs that they produce and have in the league today – that will definitely go into my thought process.”
In his junior season with Lehigh High School, Young totaled 1,755 yards and averaged 9 yards per carry. His effort helped Lehigh go 3-0 in district play, and he lead the team to the second round of the Florida state 7A playoffs. Check out some of his highlights below.
Young’s scouting report, via 247Sports:
One of the most coveted prospects to come out of Southwest Florida in recent memory. A one-cut-and-go type of running back that’s powerful enough to get it done in-between the tackles. Excellent vision and overall feel for the position allows him to get up field in a hurry and attack holes. Outstanding contact balance combined with an effective stiff arm makes it extremely difficult for high school defenders to bring him to the ground. Has experience working out of single back, shotgun and pistol formations. Limited context when it comes to pass blocking, but should be able to chip away at college-sized defensive linemen given his size and physical nature. Track background shows up on Friday nights as he’s consistently pulling away from defenses. Catches the ball well and should be able to move the chains via the screen game, if those type of plays are on the call sheet. Wear and tear not much of a concern at this stage in his development as he’s averaged only 12 carries a game his first two years of high school. Likely to emerge as an impact player for a Top 25 program given foot speed and ability to shed would-be tacklers. Will be on the radar of NFL scouts one day if everything comes together.
