2025 Watchlist: Georgia RBs, Part II

As we have said before, the RB position is one of the most versatile positions. Nowadays, college and professional teams use their backs in numerous different ways. The 2025 class in Georgia is loaded, as it usually is. The RB position in general has numerous recruits already picking up steam on the recruiting trail. Here, we add some more Georgia RBs to our 2025 watchlist. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="275983" first="Jaiden" last="Daniels"]</strong> | 5’7 | Commerce We saw Daniels at January’s Prep Redzone Showcase in Atlanta. There, he flashed his explosiveness and went home as one of the standouts at the event. While Daniels was a new prospect to me, he had been terrorizing defenses for months prior. In 2021, Daniels put up a whopping 1640 AP yards, with 1327 of those being on the ground. Those numbers made him one of the most productive backs in the state as just a freshman. At 5’7 and weighing in around 160 pounds, Daniels might not be the kind of player that scares you coming off the bus. However, he lets his game do the talking. Daniels is an extremely fluid and fast runner. Once he finds an opening, there are not many people on the film that can chase him down from behind. His change of direction is the best I have seen out of all the 2025 RBs in Georgia. One or two quick moves and he has shook a defender and is off to the races. Daniels is on pace for a historic high school career, and he demands your attention. <strong>Film:</strong> http://www.hudl.com/v/2GMKpB <strong>Player Comparison:</strong> Darren Sproles <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> <p dir="ltr" lang="en">🚨 𝗧𝗢𝗣 𝗣𝗘𝗥𝗙𝗢𝗥𝗠𝗘𝗥</p> These guys are standing out early at the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PRZStockUp?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#PRZStockUp</a> 🏈 <a href="https://t.co/MEkkpJUlnH">pic.twitter.com/MEkkpJUlnH</a> — Prep Redzone Georgia (@PrepRedzoneGA) <a href="https://twitter.com/PrepRedzoneGA/status/1484988849197666311?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 22, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <strong>Kyrice Hunt</strong> | Jeff Davis It was hard to come across a lot of information on Hunt, but after doing some digging, his skillset is worth your attention. Hunt was both effective and efficient as a freshman on varsity in 2021, where he rushed for 242 yards on 6.4 YPC. After turning on the tape, I came away very impressed. I was not able to verify Hunt’s size, but he is built extremely well and certainly looks the part. That size will bode well for him when he has to start running between the tackles. His speed and ability to accelerate and decelerate are where he draws attention. Is a very natural and fluid runner who can eat up the field in a hurry. Hunt is still under the radar, but he looks the part and has all the tools to develop into a prolific RB. <strong>Film:</strong> https://www.hudl.com/profile/16128508/Kyrice-Hunt <strong>Player Comparison</strong>: Miles Sanders <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> <p dir="ltr" lang="en">Blessed to receive a invite from National Preps Collegiate Showcase.<a href="https://twitter.com/NPSEShowcase?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@NPSEShowcase</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/jwindon35?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@jwindon35</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/JDfbRecruits?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@JDfbRecruits</a> <a href="https://t.co/5SpcNhrNsr">pic.twitter.com/5SpcNhrNsr</a></p> — Kyrice Hunt (@kyrice6) <a href="https://twitter.com/kyrice6/status/1494675791036121089?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 18, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <strong>TJ Lester</strong> | 5’8 | Fellowship Christian TJ is the son of the late Tim Lester, who played 8 years in the NFL. So football is in his blood. Lester did not get a whole lot of opportunities on varsity last season, but he made the most of them. He got just 23 carries all year but averaged 6.4 YPC. With 2 of the 3 leading rushers in front of him headed for graduation, this fall will be a perfect time for Lester to break onto the scene. At 5’8 175, Lester is built low to the ground which means he has a low center of gravity. As a result, he is hard to bring down and is physical at the point of the attack. His vision is where he really stands out. Is always aware of his surroundings and makes the right reads, something that you would expect out of someone who has the NFL in his blood. His twitchiness in space makes defenders miss and gives him extra room to go to work. Lester is definitely someone who could break onto the scene next season. <strong>Film:</strong> http://www.hudl.com/v/2G0MX1 <strong>Player Comparison:</strong> Tre Mason <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> <p dir="ltr" lang="en">Congratulations <a href="https://twitter.com/tjlester_?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@tjlester_</a> 2025 Running Back from Fellowship on solidifying his spot in the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/GeorgiaEliteClassic?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#GeorgiaEliteClassic</a> All Star Games! <a href="https://t.co/3XbtWn3fQl">pic.twitter.com/3XbtWn3fQl</a></p> — GeorgiaEliteClassic (@GAEliteClassic) <a href="https://twitter.com/GAEliteClassic/status/1455243354619453440?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 1, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <strong>Carson Callihan</strong> | 5’9 | Fannin County Callihan is a small-town player, so he will naturally be a little more under the radar than other RBs in the state. Regardless, he ran for 5.7 YPC on varsity this past season and was impressive in December’s Georgia Elite Classic. When you watch Callihan, it is evident that he is a very well-rounded player who does a lot of things well. At the Georgia Elite Classic, he made plays through the air and on the ground and even showed some promise when it came to pass protection. As a runner, he is not the biggest back but is elusive and plays with great body control. He is able to make people miss and he can fight for extra yards thanks to his high effort and motor. Callihan has a high ceiling, which means he is definitely someone you need to keep an eye on down the stretch. <strong>Film:</strong> https://www.hudl.com/profile/16219271/Carson-Callihan <strong>Player Comparison:</strong> James Cook <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> <p dir="ltr" lang="en">Thankful for the invite!Blessed for the opportunity! <a href="https://twitter.com/Mansell247?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Mansell247</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/GAEliteClassic?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@GAEliteClassic</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/chadmcheatham?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@chadmcheatham</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Fannincountyfb?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Fannincountyfb</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/RecruitGeorgia?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@RecruitGeorgia</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/NwGaFootball?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@NwGaFootball</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/On3sports?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@On3sports</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/BrianHainesb?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@BrianHainesb</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/TPressbox?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@TPressbox</a> Let’s get it!!!!! <a href="https://t.co/RB5B9WrSCk">pic.twitter.com/RB5B9WrSCk</a></p> — Carson Callihan (@carson_callihan) <a href="https://twitter.com/carson_callihan/status/1472662813726416896?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 19, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>