Notable 2026 Running Backs To Watch

<p>This list consists of several running backs who are set to have breakout seasons in 2024, as well one of the top rushers in the class of 2026. Each back will get plenty of touches this fall and will be key cogs for the teams. We breakdown several must see ball carriers that you need to see this season in Texas.</p>    <p class="text-gray-700">Mosely is a powerful runner with a stout build and he runs with a nastiness to his game. He has quick, nimble feet with the ability to make defenders miss in the hole. He runs with excellent forward lean and he has great pad level that makes him difficult to tackle. Mosley was able to get meaningful carries at Duncanville as a sophomore and is ready to step into a full load at Brownwood this fall. He is definitely one the backs in the state that you will want to pull up on this fall. He has seen offers come in from TCU, UTSA, Arkansas State, UTEP, Texas State and Tulsa.</p>   <p></p>     <p class="text-gray-700">Hooping has good quickness in the hole, he explodes to daylight with good speed and he has the acceleration to make a house call for six. He runs with great pad level and this enables him to shrug off arm tackles. Hopping reads his blocks quickly, he plants his foot and gets north quickly. He rushed for over 600 yards and 10 touchdowns, while averaging over 6 yards a carry. Look for him to get more touches this season in the Lake Travis offense.</p>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/VannHopping/status/1731505761631477957 </div></figure>     <p class="text-gray-700">Crenshaw can flat out go!!. His speed and explosion through the hole enables him to be a threat to make a house call every time he touches the rock. He is jitterbug quick and he has the ability to cut back against the grain with no false steps. He was selected First Team All-District in 2023, rushing for 1,200 yards and he had 21 total touchdowns. Caleb has offers from UTSA and Washington State. He returns for his junior season primed and ready to roll through more defenses in 2024.</p>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/calebcrenshawc1/status/1727454637354066274 </div></figure>     <p class="text-gray-700">Morris is one the best backs in the state in the 2026 class and he returns to continue to torture defenses. He is quick with an elite first step, he runs with excellent pad level and he explodes through the hole like his hair is on fire. He is shifty in space and he has the power to run through arm tackles. Morris is a weapon in the passing game who can take passes out the backfield or line up out wide and get open. Morris is a national recruit with offers from USC, TCU, Baylor, Oregon and Oklahoma all seeking him out.</p>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/seancooper_C4/status/1567534958113062913 </div></figure>

This list consists of several running backs who are set to have breakout seasons in 2024, as well one of the top rushers in the class of 2026. Each back will get plenty of touches this fall and will be key cogs for the teams. We breakdown several must see ball carriers that you need to see this season in Texas.