2026 New Additions: Running Backs

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>These freshmen running backs found their way onto our rankings for their ability to consistently find holes and the end zone.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='904953' first='Benji' last='Tolman'] || RB || 5'7 || 180 || Viewmount High School || 2026</strong><br>Tolman is a tough force to reckon with for all 48 minutes. He runs hard and through defenders on nearly every carry. Tolman is a tank in the open field, constantly shaking off defensive backs attempting to bring him down. He has one of the best stiff arms in the class and routinely bounces off defenders. Tolman never stops his legs before the whistle and fights for every yard. He makes sharp cuts and has good speed. Look for him to barrel over defenders on his way to the end zone plenty in 2023.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='904963' first='Netane' last='Fakahafua'] || RB || 6'3 || 180 || Orem High School || 2026 </strong><br>Some running backs avoid contact, but others love nothing more than running over defenders. Fakahafua is the type of back that falls into the latter category. He always keeps the chains moving in short-yardage situations and can drag defenders with him for extra yards. Fakahafua is a multi-sport athlete who puts his rugby skills to good use on the football field. The Tiger's back only seems to get stronger as the game progresses. Fakahafua will be a big part of Orem's future success.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='905091' first='Kash' last='Taylor'] || RB || 5'9 || 175 || Farmington High School || 2026</strong><br>Taylor is a terrific young back for the Phoenix. He can make plays in between the tackles or outside of them. Taylor has quick feet he uses to maneuver his way through the chaos that ensues inside the front seven on each play. He's an elite athlete with impressive straight line and lateral speed. Taylor can get to the edge quickly and beat defenders to the outside. He's hard to tackle in the open field and can separate from defenders on long runs.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='905094' first='Jackson' last='Nuttall'] || RB || 5'7 || 135 || Viewmount High School || 2026</strong><br>Nuttall is a quick back who can shake defenders out of their cleats in open space. Even when defenders seem to have him cornered, Nuttall finds a way to extend players. His vision is exceptional, allowing him to find cutback lanes. Nuttall is a three-down back who can also make plays in the passing game. He's a shifty route runner with good hands out of the backfield. Once he finds a crease, he explodes through it for big plays. Nuttall will be leaving defense after defense in the dust once August rolls around.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->