No. 2 RB Rueben Owens commits to Louisville

Elite running back Rueben Owens of El Campo (TX) High announced his commitment to Louisville Monday afternoon.

The 6-foot, 195 pounder chose the Cardinals over Texas, Texas A&M, LSU, and Georgia.

Owens on why he chose Louisville 

“So when I went up to Louisville I didn’t think it was going to be how it was tonight. It was going to be a dry town but it’s like a city with a lil bit of country and I liked that I also liked how I was treated and my family  . So we went to church hill downs and mad people were showing love taking pictures and things. It’s most definitely a  football town and there is no professional team there; it’s just us and the other sports programs in the school.”

Owens on relationship with Pierce Clarkson

“Pierce is my guy man we were talking online before we met. As soon as we met we clicked. He already feels like a brother. Our chemistry is already crazy as you’ve seen. And it’s just not him, Jahlil, DeAndre and Jamari they all like brothers to me.”

Reuben Owens Scouting Summary

The most productive rusher in the 2023 cycle. Dominates mid-level competition, rushing for nearly 3,000 yards and 46 touchdowns as a junior. Extremely efficient, rushing for over 12 yards per carry. Pairs very good long-speed with vision and contact balance. Has run sub-11.0 second marks in the 100 meters and carries that speed over to the field. Regularly pulls away from the competition. Bounces off tackles at the second level. Spins out of arm tackles. Does not give up on runs. Has also shown advanced ball skills as a pass catcher in the 7-on-7 setting. Does not appear to have a big frame at 5-foot-11 and under 200 pounds. Will need to add mass to his lower body to optimize leg drive and durability. Can improve his lateral agility as he gears down to cut at times. Older for the class, turning 19 years old in the middle of his senior season. 

He ranks as the No. 33 player in the On3 Consensus, a complete and equally weighted industry-generated average that accounts for all four major recruiting sites. He also tabs in as the No. 2 running back and the No. 5 player in the state of Texas.