STOCK RISERS: Peach State Running Backs See Interest Pick Up

Matt DeBary January 20, 2022 @ 10:04 AM

We’re in full "offer season" this week, and each day we see new offers being extended to some of the top prospects in Georgia. This was a big week for some talented running backs across the state who saw new offers and interest come their way. Here are some running backs who are seeing their stock rise on the recruiting trail... Ben Hall – RB – North Cobb One of the hottest running backs across the state, Hall is coming off an impressive season for the North Cobb Warriors where he shared the load with four-star QB . On just 95 carries, Hall has rushed for 543 yards and eight touchdowns. He’s built well at 6-foot-0 220-pounds, but he’s also a smooth runner for a bigger back. He’s also caught 12 passes for 10 yards and two more touchdowns. He earned a major offer this week from Michigan and it likely won’t be his last. He’s shifty, runs with balance, and has some power to his game as well. He ran hard and will be one of the top returning running backs in the region next fall. He’s a back to keep a close eye on in Cobb County.

After a great conversation with @MHart2032 I am blessed to receive an offer from the University of Michigan! @UMichFootball @Mansell247 @RecruitGeorgia @ChadSimmons_ @NCWarriorsFB @dallaswhite pic.x.com/SzgMyzMAFz
— Benjamin Hall (@ThebenjaminH) January 18, 2022

Ousmane Kromah – RB – Lee County One of the biggest breakout running backs across the state, the big, powerful freshman already stands at 5-foot-11 180-pounds and runs like a deer. The 2025 prospect is a tough back who is running like one of the state’s best. He’s built well, he’s strong, and he’s became one of the more productive backs across the state by the end of the season. He breaks tackles with ease already and has all the makings of a possible 5-star down the road. As a freshman, Kromah carried the ball 188 times for 1,709 yards and 20 TD’s. He also had a receiving TD and a return TD to bring the total to 22 TDs on the season. He played like an upperclassmen and will only get better as he gets older and continues to perfect his craft. He’s had a big week on the recruiting trail, picking up offers from Tennessee, South Carolina and Kentucky in the last several days. https://twitter.com/OusmaneKromah05/status/1483920675853197316?s=20 https://twitter.com/OusmaneKromah05/status/1483922752146923525?s=20 Micah Welch – Baldwin An excellent runner at 5-foot-9 200-pounds, the Middle Georgia back from Milledgeville is coming off one of the best seasons for any sophomore back in Middle Georgia, rushing for just under 1,000 yards on 140 carries and 19 touchdowns. r. He’s a tough, physical runner who knows how to break tackles, but has some shiftiness to him as well. He changes directions well for someone 200-pounds and knows how to run hard behind his pads. He might be young, but if you don’t wrap him up properly, Welch is going to make you pay. His big sophomore season is starting to pay off with some heavy D1 interest.

Evan Dickens – Blessed Trinity One of the fastest players in the region, Dickens had a great year on both offense and defense for the Titans, showing that he can be a reliable running back as well. He has 4.47 speed and can be a game-changer with the ball in his hands. The 5-foot-11 180-pounder could play CB at the next level but he’s athletic enough with good enough hands to make big plays on offense at the next level if given an opportunity. He’s one of the more talented players on the team and can make a big play at any point. After an impressive junior season, Dickens earned an offer from the in-state Georgia State Panthers this week, and it likely won’t be his last.

Beyond Blessed to have received my 1st offer from @GeorgiaStateFB! @corypeoples @RecruitGeorgia @goddard_chuck #SoundTheHorn pic.x.com/JmkoN6SiGW
— Evan Dickens (@EvanD1ckens) January 20, 2022