#TN2026 Running Back Prospects Ready to Breakout
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The offseason is fully underway after a great 2023 season and there is plenty to look forward to in 2024. The class of 2026 is filled with talent and a lot of players will really get to showcase their talent…
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Continue ReadingThe offseason is fully underway after a great 2023 season and there is plenty to look forward to in 2024. The class of 2026 is filled with talent and a lot of players will really get to showcase their talent in the upcoming season. After watching the film, here are 4 players that are ready to breakout at the running back position.
Robert Bailey Robert Bailey 5’11” | 200 lbs | RB Shelbyville Central | 2026 TN is a well-rounded running back with good size out of Shelbyville Central High School. He displays good vision and decisiveness to hit the holes with good burst and long speed to break off big runs. Bailey shows solid elusiveness to work through the trash with good balance and plays strength to break tackles. Overall, great physical and competitive toughness to fight for extra yards.
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Marvancy Johnson Marvancy Johnson 5’10” | 175 lbs | RB Tullahoma | 2026 TN is a very shifty runner with a low center of gravity out of Tullahoma High School. He is very difficult to get a clean hit on with his fluid hips and elusiveness. Good balance and body control, he knows how to brace for hits and bounce off contact. Johnson creates some insane plays with his great instincts to work through trash and his good athletic ability.
Torey King Torey King 5’6″ | 160 lbs | RB Independence | 2026 TN is a super exciting playmaker at the running back position for Independence High School. He plays bigger than his size with a strong lower half with a low center of gravity. He stays square upon contact with good ability to reduce his surface area. King is shift out in space with nice short are burst. Good footwork, he is tough to get a clean hit on and creates a lot when it’s not blocked up perfectly.
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Kevonta Rodgers Kevonta Rodgers 5’8″ | 170 lbs | RB Mitchell | 2026 TN is a super instinctive back with great feet and fluid hips which makes it very difficult to get a clean hit on him. He shows good play strength to bounce off tackles and fight for extra yards. Good physical toughness, Rodgers is tough to bring down with his contact balance and body control. Quality vision, he shows good recognition and feel for setting up blocks.