College Football Recruiting: RB Kapri Bibbs Will be Big for Colorado State

The Colorado State Rams will be getting a solid 2011 recruit in Plainfield North senior running back Kapri Bibbs. 

Bibbs has taken Northern Illinois high school football by storm the last two years, and this year, Bibbs ran for 2,602 with 39 touchdowns in nine games. 

That is an average of 289.1 yards every Friday night. 

Bibbs also rushed for 1,556 yards and 23 touchdowns as a junior. 

But for all of his consistent production, Bibbs gained the most national attention On Oct. 1st, where he rushed for an amazing 520 yards and seven scores against Oswego High School. 

His worst game this year came Oct. 30 in round one of the 7A State Playoffs against a very stout Glenbard West defense that allows 10.5 points a contest. Glenbard West coach Chad Hetlet said he planned his defense to contain and pursue Bibbs. 

Bibbs rushed for 123 yards on 19 carries and had one touchdown, which was his lowest production in 2010. He also had a touchdown pass in the 51-12 defeat. 

Bibbs was stopped by a swarming defense with Glenbard West's linebackers zoning in on the ball ever time Bibbs touched it. However, Plainfield North only has Bibbs as a standout player and it would be harder to stop him in college surrounded by more talent at Colorado State. 

Despite his success this season, Bibbs has decided to honor his commitment to Colorado State instead of entertain offers from larger programs. He cited the Rams' initial interest in him when he wasn't setting state records. 

Bibbs' is 5'10" and 198 pounds. He runs 4.4 seconds in the 40-yard dash. Defenders say he is difficult to bring down and he usually has to be gang tackled. 

The Plainfield North product has a three star prospect ranking from Rivals.com, but 122 users have given him a 4.17 ranking.