Running it Up: NJ’s Top 2026 RBs

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>With some of my favorite running backs in the state, the 2026 class delivers some of the most versatile athletes within New Jersey. Some of these backs can hurt you with their speed, some can hurt you with their strength, and most with a combination of the two. Peak inside at the best the 2026 class has to offer. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["212391"],"_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":"The top sophomore rusher from the 2023 season, Jackson Memorial's [player_tooltip player_id='212391' first='Jonah' last='Glenn'] has been a phenom on the ground. One of the most impressive backs in the state, Jonah took off for 1449 yards and 12 touchdowns this past fall. With the rare combination of speed and strength, Jonah is able to carve defenses up in multiple ways.rnrnElusive with the ball in his hands, Jonah is able to dodge defenders with incredible quickness and continues on with acceleration that most can't keep up with. And with the power to break through any tackle, Jonah isn't going down without a fight. Keep your eyes on Jonah these next two years.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-65411b575a0be"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/17935121/654a6a4032e77e0718d2e1b1' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-656d2413bc470"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["402188"],"_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":"Coming out of Cedar Creek, [player_tooltip player_id='402188' first='Aamir' last='Dunbar'] is a rising rusher in the state. Running for 1371 yards and 9 touchdowns, Aamir would break through the line with speed and find his way to openfield all season long. I really am impressed with Aamir's vision and change of direction. He can evert a clogged running lane and find his way to a clear path to dart through. And by driving his foot hard into the ground, Aamir is lethal in making defenders whiff on the tackle.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-65411b575a169"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/18632910/65106317b023ad0554dcbd3d' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-656d2413bc520"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["284069"],"_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":"A running back that I have covered more than any other, [player_tooltip player_id='284069' first='Najee' last='Calhoun'] is on the footsteps of greatness for Donovan Catholic. Rushing for an astonishing 20 touchdowns and 1110 yards on the ground, Najee is a player you want the ball in his hands when he need to crunch out a few extra yards at the goal on. On top of that, Najee's acceleration and sheer power allows him to get the best of defenses as he can outrun them or run them over. Najee will be garnishing offers from prominent programs in the very near future.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-65411b575a1de"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/16912817/655babb29a916b0dc48a4ce3' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6573b8a818f84"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1017495"],"_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":"Be aware of elite speed any time [player_tooltip player_id='1017495' first='Dominic' last='Massaro'] steps on the field. One of the most explosive players in the 2026 class, the South Plainfield product can hurt you from the RB position but also as a return man. When taking the return, Dominic can carve through the kickoff team with fluidity as he never loses the top speed he gains. A player that can sneak out of the pile and emerge sprinting downfield, Dominic is very creative in how he breaks out of tackles; somehow he is able to bounce off of defenders with ease. Rushing for just under 1000 yards and 7 touchdowns, be on the lookout for Dominic in 2024.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-65411b575a24e"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/18077485/65411a9ba6783f0338566e7c' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-65411b575a26c"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1042022"],"_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":"A Wing-T running back coming out of Pequannock, [player_tooltip player_id='1042022' first='Dylan' last='Roemmele'] has big things coming his way these next two season. With the speed to outrun nearly any defense, Dylan can take off between the tackles and make his way to the sideline to break off for a big run. Equipped with a quick lateral step and strong legs to break through arm tackles, Dylan is no easy runner to bring to the ground. Rushing for 868 yards and 8 touchdowns in 2023, don't be surprised if he surpasses the 1000 yard rushing mark next fall.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-65411b575a2cb"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/15344834/6566273a64e06308fc522732' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-656741a275c00"} /-->