2026 Running Backs Running for Recognition
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The running backs in the review are beginning to receive recruiting attention for their performances on the field. The recruitment for these prospects is expected to pick up for them as they prepare for the upcoming season. Rank Player Height…
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Continue ReadingThe running backs in the review are beginning to receive recruiting attention for their performances on the field. The recruitment for these prospects is expected to pick up for them as they prepare for the upcoming season.
Rank
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Player
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Height
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High School
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Commitment
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Weight
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1 |
6’0″
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Sun Valley
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2 |
5’10”
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Independence
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3 |
5’9″
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Providence Day
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4 |
5’10”
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Millbrook
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5 |
6’1″
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Butler
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6 |
6’1″
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Hillside
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7 |
6’0″
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Dudley
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8 |
5’8″
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East Forsyth
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9 |
5’10”
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Wakefield
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10 |
5’8″
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Parkwood
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11 |
5’10”
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North Lincoln
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12 |
5’8″
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Salisbury
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Continue ReadingZach Cullen Zach Cullen 6'0" | 190 lbs | RB Sun Valley | 2026 State NC – RB, 6’0″ 190 (No. 1 RB, No. 16 Overall), Sun Valley HS. Zach followed blockers while looking for an opening to gain yards. He displayed speed to accelerate past defenders in the open field to gain yardage. He does not go down after initial contact is made with defenders. Zach is expected to continue to improve his skillset during offseason training and participation in Summer Prospect Camps. He has received a D1 offer, more are expected to come in for him throughout his high school career.
Jayden Jones Jayden Jones 5'10" | 175 lbs | RB Independence | 2026 State NC – RB, 5’10” 175 (No. 2 RB, No. 19 Overall), Independence HS. Jayden followed blockers while looking for an opening to gain yards. He does not go down after initial contact is made with defenders. He displayed speed to accelerate past defenders in the open field to gain yardage. Jayden finished the past season with 181 carries for 1,830 yards and 19 TDs. He finished the season with 9 carries for 84 yards. He finished the season with 1,914 total yards and 19 TDs. Jayden is expected to continue to improve his skillset during offseason training and participation in Summer Prospect Camps. He has received a D1 offer, more are expected to come in for him throughout his high school career.
Brilison McCullers Brilison McCullers 5'10" | 185 lbs | RB Millbrook | 2026 State NC – RB, 5’10” 185 (No. 3 RB, No. 120 Overall), Millbrook HS. Brillison followed blockers while looking for an opening to gain yards. He displayed speed to accelerate past defenders in the open field to gain yardage. He finished the past season with 169 carries for 980 yards and 9 TDs. Brillison finished the season with 20 receptions for 145 yards and 2 TDs. He finished the season with 1,125 total yards and 11 TDs. He is expected to continue to improve his skillset during offseason training and participation in Summer Prospect Camps.
Rayshawn Wilson Rayshawn Wilson 6'0" | 180 lbs | RB Dudley | 2026 State NC – RB, 6’0″ 180 (No. 4 RB, No. 121 Overall), Dudley HS. Rayshawn followed blockers while looking for an opening to gain yards. He displayed speed to accelerate past defenders in the open field to gain yardage. He finished the past season with 51 carries for 529 yards and 8 TDs. Rayshawn is expected to continue to improve his skillset during offseason training and participation in Summer Prospect Camps.
Jaylen Moore Jaylen Moore 5'8" | 170 lbs | RB East Forsyth | 2026 State NC – RB, 5’8″ 170 (No. 5 RB, No. 122 Overall), East Forsyth HS. Jaylen followed blockers while looking for an opening to gain yards. He displayed speed to accelerate past defenders in the open field to gain yardage. He finished the past season with 119 carries for 909 yards and 10 TDs. Jaylen finished the season with 14 receptions for 189 yards and 1 TD. He finished the season with 1,098 total yards and 11 TDs. He is expected to continue to improve his skillset during offseason training and participation in Summer Prospect Camps.