2026 Running Backs Looking To Dominate This Coming Season

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>These are the guys that are looking to make a difference for their team. That may come with splitting carries or being the lead back, this group is looking to make a splash.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Trevon Salas","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2026","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"5'11u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"2408","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Mesa Ridge High School","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"Salas had a breakout freshman year that turned some heads. Salas rushed for 846 yards and that came with splitting carries. Salas figures to do the same thing this year but he should be able to keep production for both backs if they continue to be explosive it is a dynamic 1-2 punch. Salas is quick when hitting the hold but he does follow his blocks and has the power to punch it in near the goal line. The Grizzlies are a more run favored team and this also will help Salas as he will be able to get a good chunk of carries, especially if they are able to jump out to a lead it. Salas can be a back to take on the lead role and if he is able to show that explosiveness it will be hard to overlook him as well as this team moving forward.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_player":["522704"],"_player_evaluations_1_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"Symalla is a physical runner and it takes multiple defenders to take him down at times. Symalla is a player that can get on top of you quickly and fights through the arm tackles. Symalla shows good vision and will setup his blocks creating running lanes for himself. Symalla shows soft hands and the ability to make a difference in the passing game, he is also a willing blocker sticking his nose in there and helping his team out in the process. Symalla as a freshman showed the tangibles that take a lot of kids until they are an upperclassman to learn. 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Lucero will have a backfield battle this year as well but he has an opportunity to take over the lead position if he is able to continue the number he put up this year. With half of the carries the other backs got Lucero was able to post similar numbers which is why I think the job will be his if he is able to build upon this in the offseason. 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Adamic showed some explosiveness against Pueblo County where he was able to punch it in multiple times. Adamic might be in line for the starting quarterback position so he might not be on this list for long but if he stays at running back he does figure to be a back with a lot of speed and can make plays in the open field. 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