2027 Running Backs on The Rise

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Over the past few years, we are witnessing more and more running backs that are underclassmen earn significant playing time. The class of 2027 running backs in the state of Arkansas is shaping up to be an impressive one. Prep Redzone Arkansas had the opportunity to get a look at several prospects during the Prep Redzone Arkansas Stock Up Showcase. In this article, we are going to highlight the running backs that will be familiar names on Friday nights over the next few years.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='789982' first='Micah' last='Gamble']-Running Back-Fordyce-5'9” 170-Pounds</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='789982' first='Micah' last='Gamble'] is a running back that makes great use of his speed and shiftiness. He has the ability to make opposing defenders miss and can get into the open field quickly. Gamble is a difficult player to bring down on initial contact. Fordyce has a history of producing talented running backs and Gamble has the potential to be another impressive back. He is a prospect to keep an eye on over the next couple of seasons.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='441618' first='Jeremiah' last='Dent']-Running Back-Marion-5'10” 140-Pounds</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Marion running back is extremely versatile. Dent can play the running back position with impressive speed and shiftiness. He is a tough running back to wrap around and bring down on initial contact. Dent has good speed and can get into the second level in the blink of an eye. He can carry the ball between the tackles or cut the run to the outside. Dent is a prospect to watch out for over the next couple of seasons for the Patriots.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1158065' first='Nathan' last='Clouston']-Running Back-Bentonville-5'9” 165-Pounds</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Last season, Clouston rushed for over 1,300 yards on the season. He is a productive running back that can churn out the yardage on the ground. Clouston does a great job of absorbing the contact and finishing the run strong. He is a running back that identifies the rushing lanes and explodes through the holes. All of the Bentonville running backs do a good job of catching the ball out of the backfield and Clouston is no exception. He is a running back to watch out for over the next couple of seasons for the Tigers.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='408693' first='Ja'Vion' last='Walker']-Running Back-Pulaski Academy-5'10” 160-Pounds</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Pulaski Academy always does an impressive of producing prospects that can carry the football. Walker does a great job of making opposing defenders miss tackles. He has the speed to get into the second level quickly. Walker can run the ball between the tackles or cut the run down the sideline. He is a running back that can catch the ball out of the backfield. Walker is not an easy prospect to account for when he comes out of the backfield. He is a prospect to watch out for over the next few seasons.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>JoJo Accelus-Running Back-Monticello-5'9” 175-Pounds</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>JoJo Accelus does a great job of making use of his impressive speed. He is a running back that gets stronger as the game progresses. Accelus can carry the ball between the tackles and make the opposing defenders miss. Meanwhile, Accelus has the speed to cut the run to the outside and go down the sideline. Accelus has performed well in camps over the past few weeks, and he is a prospect to keep an eye on over the next few seasons.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->