2026 Running Back Breakdowns
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The running backs in this review stepped up to the varsity level and accepted the challenge. They displayed their talents throughout the season and are off to great starts in their high school careers. The review covers five of the…
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Continue ReadingThe running backs in this review stepped up to the varsity level and accepted the challenge. They displayed their talents throughout the season and are off to great starts in their high school careers. The review covers five of the top running backs in the class.
Aidan Gallos Aidan Gallos 5'9" | 175 lbs | RB Providence Day | 2026 State NC – 5’9″ 175 (No. 1 RB, No. 43 Overall), Providence Day HS. Aidan followed blockers while looking for an opening to gain yards. He displayed speed to accelerate past defenders in the open field for big yardage. He finished the season with 75 carries for 648 yards and 6 TDs. Aidan will continue to improve his skillset during offseason training and participation in Summer Prospect Camps.
Brilison McCullers Brilison McCullers 5'10" | 185 lbs | RB Millbrook | 2026 State NC – 5’10” 180 (No. 2 RB, No. 44 Overall), Sanderson HS. Brilison is a power runner who runs inside for big gains. He does go down after initial contact is made. He finished the season with 169 carries for 980 yards and 9 TDs. Brilison had 20 receptions for 145 yards and 2 TDs. He finished the season with 1,125 All-Purpose yards and 11 TDs. Brilison will continue to improve his skillset during offseason training and participation in Summer Prospect Camps.
Malachi Gilchrist Malachi Gilchrist 5'10" | 160 lbs | WR Millbrook | 2026 State NC – 5’8″ 160 (No. 3 RB, No. 45 Overall), Millbrook HS. Malachi is a shifty runner who runs into an opening and accelerates to get outside and runs past defenders for big yardage. He has displayed the ability to elude the initial defender to gain additional yardage. Malachi will continue to improve his skillset during offseason training and participation in Summer Prospect Camps.
Dejon Douglas Dejon Douglas 6'1" | 175 lbs | RB Butler | 2026 State NC – 6’1″ 175 (No. 4 RB, No. 46 Overall), Butler HS. Dejon followed blockers while looking for an opening to gain yards. He displayed good vision while running inside to gain tough yards. He displayed speed to accelerate past defenders in the open field for big gains. Dejon will continue to improve his skillset during offseason training and participation in Summer Prospect Camps.
Tyler Dent – 5’11” 170 (No. 5 RB, No. 47 Overall), Butler HS. Tyler followed blockers while looking for an opening to gain yards. He displayed quick acceleration to outrun defenders into the open field for big yardage. Tyler will continue to improve his skillset during offseason training and participation in Summer Prospect Camps.