2026 Rankings: Impact Running Backs

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Get 25% off your subscription by entering Knight25 in the coupon code area. Enjoy!</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This week on Prep Redzone Oklahoma, we're putting a spotlight on some of the top 2026 prospects in the state. From guys who have been shining since they were freshmen to others who are enjoying breakout seasons this fall, we got it all covered. On Monday, <strong><a href="https://prepredzone.com/oklahoma/rankings/2026-rankings/">we released our updated 2026 rankings.</a></strong> Throughout the week, we'll be breaking down different position groups and overall standouts in the state's 2026 class so far. In this post, we're putting the spotlight on the running back position. We have five of the top running back prospects in the state's 2026 class. These are guys that have provided an impact on their teams this fall. Keep it locked in throughout the week for more breakdowns on 2026 prospects. And check back every Monday in October for more prospect ranking updates!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["449184"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"It's hard to pick which side of the ball Newcastle standout [player_tooltip player_id='449184' first='TJ' last='Bradford'] is at his best. On defense, he's one of Newcastle's best defensive backs and has played like it this fall. But on offense, Bradford is Newcastle's leading rusher and has been an impact player on that side of the ball. Bradford has run for more than 100 yards in almost every game this season. He's already up to ten touchdowns on the season and shows no signs of slowing down. Bradford and Newcastle will have our attention in the final two weeks of the regular season. They hit the road to face fellow ranked 4A teams Bethany and Tuttle.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_player":["1045556"],"_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":"It's hard not to be impressed with Owasso's rushing attack over the last month. The Rams started out the season with serious success in the passing game. But a balanced rushing attack has led the way over the last few weeks. And the Rams have a few sophomores to look out for moving forward. But we're putting the spotlight on leading rusher [player_tooltip player_id='1045556' first='Jayson' last='Moll'] in this breakdown. Moll is a smaller back but that hasn't been a problem at the 6A-1 level. He certainly benefits from having a strong offensive line paving the way but he has some moves in the open field. Right now, it appears that he's only scratching the surface on what he can be.","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_2_player":["402373"],"_player_evaluations_2_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"Victory Christian is once again a contender in Class 2A with a balanced and high-scoring offense. Earlier this season, we mentioned sophomore running back [player_tooltip player_id='402373' first='Dallas' last='Dyer'] was the breakout star in Class 2A. He had a fantastic start to the season with back to back 100+ yard games to start the season. After moving from Broken Arrow this offseason, Dyer gave the Conquerors an immediate impact player on the offensive side of the ball. We really like the production they have on the offensive side of the ball and Dyer is going to be a player to watch moving forward. Dyer is looking to build on his hot start to this season.","_player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_3_player":["858877"],"_player_evaluations_3_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"Down in Class A, you have Apache standout [player_tooltip player_id='858877' first='Dayton' last='Scott'] and it's a nice coincidence that we're doing our 2026 breakdowns this week. Apache is playing in one of the top games in Class A this week. They will hit the road to face an unbeaten Walters team on Friday night. We'll certainly have our eyes on Scott in that one. He had a strong freshman season and has continued that momentum this fall. Apache does a good job of getting creative with Scott. They'll line him up at wide receiver and find a way to get him the ball in space. Scott and the Warriors look like serious contenders in Class A. We'll know more after Friday.","_player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_4_player":["858875"],"_player_evaluations_4_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_4_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_4_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_4_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_4_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"McAlester has a few different running backs to look out for as we get closer to the playoffs. But sophomore standout [player_tooltip player_id='858875' first='Jordan' last='Clark'] is a player that we're keeping our eyes on moving forward. Right now, he's splitting carries and waiting for his time to be the marquee back in this McAlester offense. But you can already see signs of him being that guy for the Buffaloes. We got a chance to see Clark in person back in the spring and he impressed. With the 2026 prospects, it's still early on in their careers but we think that Clark has a lot of potential moving forward. Buy stock early on this McAlester standout.","_player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":5,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6531580782fe1"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->