2026 Lone Star Running Backs to Watch in 2024

Tom Tabler January 14, 2024 @ 04:11 PM

The state of Texas is loaded with talented running backs over the next few seasons. In this article, we are going to highlight some running backs that are opening eyes in the class of 2026. All are running backs that have the potential to see plenty of playing time this upcoming season. The 2026 class is a talented one and we are going to take some time to look at a few prospects from that class.   [player_tooltip player_id='212425' first='Davis' last='Penn']-Running Back-Southlake Carroll-5'10” 180-Pounds   [player_tooltip player_id='212425' first='Davis' last='Penn'] is a running back that is a decisive runner. He makes the decision to run, he chooses a particular rushing lane and explodes through the hole. Penn has displayed extra burst when he gets into the open field. He has no trouble carrying the ball between the tackles or cutting the run down the sideline. The Southlake Carroll running back is a player to watch out for this upcoming season.   [player_tooltip player_id='951798' first='KJ' last='Edwards']-Running Back-Carthage-5'9” 165-Pounds   The Carthage running back does an excellent job of making opposing defenders miss tackles. He identifies the rushing lanes and gets into the second level quickly. Edwards will either make the defender miss or run right over him. Edwards has the talent to be used effectively in the passing game. He is a prospect to keep an eye on next season with Carthage. Edwards has the potential to put up some big numbers next season.   [player_tooltip player_id='974380' first='Tradarian' last='Ball']-Running Back-Texas High-5'11” 185-Pounds   One of the most explosive running backs in the class of 2026. Ball does a great job of finding the rushing lane and using his speed to explode through the hole. He is a running back that has no problem making opposing defenders miss. Ball is a prospect that can be used effectively in the passing game. He is a player that can create an explosive play from anywhere on the field. Ball is a running back to watch out for over the next couple of seasons.   [player_tooltip player_id='951861' first='Amante' last='Martin']-Running Back-Port Arthur Memorial-5'11” 185-Pounds   [player_tooltip player_id='951861' first='Amante' last='Martin'] does a great job of mixing up his running styles. He can drag opposing defenders with him or simply just run around them. Martin can carry the ball between the tackles or cut the run down the sideline. He is the style of running back that gets stronger as the game progresses. Martin is a running back that has the potential to put up some big numbers this upcoming season.   Davian Grace-Running Back-Frisco Lone Star-6'2” 180-Pounds   The Frisco Lone Star running back does an impressive job of being able to line up all over the offensive backfield. Grace is a versatile running back that is just as dangerous as a wide receiver as he is as a running back. He catches the ball extremely well and can big plays in the passing game. Grace is a shifty running back that can make opposing defenders miss with little trouble. Grace is a running back to watch out for over the next couple of seasons.

The state of Texas is loaded with talented running backs over the next few seasons. In this article, we are going to highlight some running backs that are opening eyes in the class of 2026. All are running backs that have the potential to see plenty of playing time this upcoming season. The 2026 class is a talented one and we are going to take some time to look at a few prospects from that class.