Top 2A Rushers To Know In Round One

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Which top 2A rushers do you need to know about in the first round of the playoffs?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Prep Redzone has all the details...</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1090740' first='Kaden' last='Chester'] - Worth County</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>One of the top running backs in South Georgia and across the 2A class, Chester isn't the biggest back around, but he's effective and productive. Just a sophomore, Chester has had a memorable 2023 season, leading Worth County to an even record heading into the 2A playoffs. He's rushed for just over 1,000 yards through the regular season with 14 touchdowns. He's gone over the 100-yard mark six times this season and is looking for more. They've got a tough matchup against Laney in round one, but there's always a chance the young, talented sophomore could run them to victory. He's easily a back to keep an eye one as he's been one of the most productive 2A backs all season long.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Lawson Sullivan - Fannin County</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>One of the top dual-threat QBs across North Georgia and in the 2A class, Sullivan is a small-town player from Blue Ridge who is having a big junior season. He's still improving as a passer, but Sullivan did an excellent job this season on the ground, rushing for 1,074 yards and 17 touchdowns. The North Georgia standout has rushed for at least 100 yards in every game but two this season while finding the end-zone in every game but one. His best game came in a loss to Model where he took off for 161 yards and three touchdowns on the ground. He can be a real problem for opposing defenses on the ground, and if Fannin County wants to make a deep playoff run, they'll need Sullivan to make plenty of plays with his feet. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Keshun McKever - Cook</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A quick, explosive back from South Georgia, McKever is a tough 5-foot-11 180-pound back who has led his team to an impressive 8-2 record heading into the 2A playoffs this upcoming weekend. He's carried the load all season long, rushing for 1,048 yards and 12 touchdowns so far this season. He's hit the 100-yard mark five times this year with his best game coming against Berrien where he rushed for 239 yards and five touchdowns. He's a game-changer with great vision, burst, and natural running ability. He's looking to finish his senior season off in a big way, so he's back to know about when Cook takes on Washington County this weekend.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Jadan Baugh - Columbia</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>One of the top overall athletes in the Atlanta area, Baugh is a playmaker no matter where he's lined up. He's been outstanding running the ball this season, taking off for 1,033 yards and 14 touchdowns. A current Arkansas Razorback commitment, Baugh's SEC-caliber talent is easy to notice. He's averaging an eye-opening 13.1 yards per carry and over 100 yards per game. He's got plenty of size at 6-foot-2 210-pounds who has no problem shedding tackles on his way to the end-zone where he's scored 14 rushing touchdowns. The three-star prospect has rushed for at least one touchdown in eight of his ten games this season an has rushed for at least 100 yards in five games. His biggest game came against Landmark Christian where he rushed for 270 yards and four touchdowns.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->