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It's been a busy week of scheduling for Lehigh Senior running back Richard Young, the nation's No. 2 running back.

Having already announced his official visits to Notre Dame (June 13)Georgia (June 17) and Ohio State (June 24), the 5-star ball-carrier set his fourth official visit Wednesday, planning a trip to Alabama on June 10. 

The 5-foot-11, 200-pound ball-carrier is a five-star prospect and the nation's No. 19 overall recruit.

And for good reason.

As a junior, Young accumulated 1,755 yards and 19 touchdowns rushing, averaging 9.0 yards per carry.

That production, plus his high-level projection, has led to more than 50 scholarship offers for the Florida back, making him one of the most offered prospect in America.

A versatile, do-everything back, 247Sports projects Young as a future Day 2 NFL Draft pick:

"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."