2026 Running Backs Ready to Take Off

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 2026 running backs are ready to make a name for themselves. They are some studs that have been working very hard this summer. Be sure to keep an eye on the speed guys. You are going to also want to check out the heavy load towers.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>KJ Robbins</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Robbins is one of those heavy load toters. We say that cause he is a guy that can manage 25 to 30 carries in a game. This is a 6-foot, 210-pound guy that knows how to move with the football. You will not see him out there scared to make contact with linebackers. This dude is a hard guy to get the ground. Robbins is one of the top running backs in the state. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1335726' first='Deuce' last='Carter']</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Carter is another running back that we think you guys need to go ahead and get your eyes on. Carter is a stud that has a low center of gravity. It is not hard for him to keep those strong legs moving after contact. Carter also has some decent speed. We noticed that he can move. This dude has a lot of plays on his film where you will see him break for very long runs. He is that guy.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='402110' first='Xzarion' last='Haynes'] </strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We have mentioned Haynes a lot, but we think that this could be his season to rack up a lot of yards. He is going to be an upperclassmen on the field. He is a shorter guy that has good speed with a lot of heart. Haynes is a guy that is very quick. He is one of those players known to make guys miss. He sees his hole and hits it. You do not see him out there tip toeing around.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1335720' first='Damarius' last='Yates']</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Yates is a running back from Kemper County that has been receiving nationwide attention. Yates is a player that does not have a problem with speed. He is a guy that blows by defenders that are not ready to come from the right angle. He was lights out in their spring game against Louisville. Yates has gotten quicker this offseason, so we expect that to help him become a better runner this year. Yates is a guy that is known for breaking long runs on screen plays.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->