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Alabama 2026 Emerging RB’s

Alabama 2026 Emerging RB’s
CJ Marable
CJ Marable July 26, 2023 @ 02:48 PM
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Presley Fant
Presley Fant 6'0" | 215 lbs | RB/LB | 2026
AL
Braden Gilliland
Braden Gilliland RB | 2026
AL
Cameron Phinizee
Cameron Phinizee 6'0" | 190 lbs | RB | 2026
AL
Kelston Tarver
Kelston Tarver 5'10" | 170 lbs | RB | 2026
AL
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Kelston Tarver

Kelston Tarver

AL
RB
HEIGHT 5'10"
WEIGHT 170
POS RB
CLASS 2026
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Kelston
Tarver RB
Class
2026
Height
5'10"
Weight
170
HS
Russell County
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Alabama 2026 Emerging RB’s
Tarver is a strong runner who has a burst to get upfield. With natural feel and patience, Tarver...
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Presley Fant

Presley Fant

HEIGHT 5'10"
POS RB
CLASS 2026

Presley Fant

School: Boaz High School
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Braden Gilliland Braden Gilliland RB Appalachian | 2026 AL

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Cameron Phinizee Cameron Phinizee Cameron Phinizee 6'0" | 190 lbs | RB Russellville | 2026 AL

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School: Billingsley High School
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