2026 Running Backs In The Top 100 To Watch

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1112573' first='Keyshawn' last='Boyd'] Cape Central<br>(6'0" 195)<br>2023 Stats: Rushing Yards: 2,063 yards, TD's: 32, Yards Per Carry: 9.2<br>- Powerful back with good size who runs hard and also has good speed. Keyshawn has good vision and quick feet which allows him to find the hole, follow his blocks and get a full head of steam in a hurry. Can break a long TD run at any time.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='691331' first='Jaylen' last='Thomas'] [player_tooltip player_id='1218336' first='Capital' last='City']<br>(5'10" 180)<br>2023 Stats: Rushing Yards: 2,086 yards, TD's: 31, Yards Per Carry: 10.1<br>- A real homerun threat every time he touches the ball and one of the most exciting backs I saw from the sidelines in 2023. Jaylen is a big play waiting to happen and with his speed gets into the secondary in a flash and has the quickness and wiggle to shake defenders and hit top speed to take it to the house.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='369029' first='Jaylen' last='Ballard'] Francis Howell<br>(5'8" 186) <br>2023 Stats: Rushing Yards: 441 yards, TD's: 2, Yards Per Carry: 8.6<br>- Another speedy running back who hit a 4.45 laser 40 at the KC Varsity combine in St. Louis back in May. Jaylen is compact but built strong and can run for power and makes yards after contact. He's tough to tackles one on one and is off to the races if you miss on him. Also a solid pass option. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='849700' first='Jayden' last='McCaster'] De Smet<br>( 5'8" 175) <br>2023 Stats: Rushing Yards: 611 Yards, TD's: 11, Yards Per Carry 5.9<br>- Had a great offseason and summer. Jayden looked to increase his speed and his testing numbers proved it at college camps he attended. A good athlete who is also an outstanding wrestler. He has good strength and is tough to wrangle with just one defender. Look for a breakout season from the junior. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1127295' first='Ka'Von' last='Tiger'] Moberly<br>(5'9" 197)<br>2023 Stats: Rushing Yards: 1,356 yards, TD's: 21<br>Quietly had a big sophomore season in Mid-Missouri in 2023. Tiger exploded for some big numbers in a few games and should be in for an even bigger season as a junior. He's strong, runs with power and is surprisingly fast. He has great balance and tends to pinball off defenders and hit an extra gear. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1130170' first='Kyle' last='Hogan'] Vianney<br>(5'10" 190)<br>2023 Stats: Rushing Yards; 122, Yards Per Carry: 8.7<br>- Hogan transferred from Priory and will be a big part of the Griffins offense this season. He has really put in the work both to build himself physically and with his skill set. Had one of the more impressive off seasons that I watched and looks poised to have a breakout season both rushing the ball and as a receiver option. Has speed (4.62 forty), strength, quickness and vision. Looking forward to watching his season unfold. <br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->