Rob Knows: 2026 Running Backs on The Verge of Breakout Seasons
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Today we will be looking at some running backs that should be primed to have some standout rushing seasons. They will be players that will not be flying under the radar for long. Diego Galvan Diego Galvan 5'8" | 160…
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Continue ReadingToday we will be looking at some running backs that should be primed to have some standout rushing seasons. They will be players that will not be flying under the radar for long.
Galvan is a back with a lot of speed who can be a threat through the air and on the ground. In the passing game he is able to create a mismatch problem when he is going against LB’s as they do not have the speed to stay with him. He has soft hands and is able to get yards after catch. In the running game he has good vision and is able to hit the hole quickly, climbing to the second level and bouncing it for big gains. He will be a player knocking on the 1,000 yard rushing mark and should be able to add 250 yards receiving as well.
Kalsbeck is a back that has great balance, being able to break through tackles and stay upright to pick up extra yards. He has some speed and when he gets into the open field can break away from defenders to get into the end zone. He has a physical running style and takes multiple defenders to bring him down at times. Should be a back on top of the radar this season.
Green is a physical runner and has the power to run through arm tackles, making defenders rally to the ball. He has great vision and can find holes quickly climbing to the second and third level. He is someone who can be a threat whenever his team makes it into the redone as he keeps his legs moving and doesn’t go down easily. Will be another top 2026 RB to keep an eye on this season along with his teammate Adrian Symalla.
Dupuch is an elusive back that does not shy away from contact, lowering his shoulder and running through defenders. He has some shiftiness to him and can get skinny in the hole, bursting through to the second level and turning on the jets to get to the outside. When he is open space he is difficult to bring down as well, being able to put a move on a defender and get to full speed quickly. He will be an under the radar back that should turn some heads this season.
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Salas is an elusive back that has a knack for making the first defender miss. He has good vision and can cut back quickly finding the open gap and moving the sticks. He lets his blocks develop and quickly gets to the outside being able to pick up extra yardage. He is dangerous around the redzone as he is a threat to punch it in, using his vision and speed to make a cut and get up field.