Saugus (Calif.) running back Ryan Zirbel has been one of the most prolific runners in the Southland the past two seasons, rushing for over 3,500 yards the last two years combined.
Zirbel was named the Foothill League Offensive Player of the Year in 2007 and First Team all-Los Angeles Daily News as a junior. He finished 7th in the state in rushing with 2,289 and 38 touchdowns and was the second leading rusher amongst juniors. Zirbel earned all-CIF honors and all-SCV selection and was named all-state underclass by GoldenStatePreps.com.
As a sophomore for Saugus, Zirbel rushed for 1,257 yards and 16 touchdowns and was named all-state sophomore team and all SCV First Team.
Here are clips of Zirbel in action from the 2007 campaign.
#5 Ryan Zirbel 2007 Highlights Clip 1: Watch Video
#5 Ryan Zirbel 2007 Highlights Clip 2: Watch Video