2026 Running Back Follow Up

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Let's take a look at this class of running backs. There are some guys in this group who we like a lot. They have proven they are studs to know.</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 stud who has been shining since last season. He is off to a great start again this season. We were able to see that Yates is truly quicker than he was last year. We also feel like he is able to change directions very quickly. Yates is one of those guys who knows how to lead on the field. That helps his offensive linemen and him be able to have a great connection together. This is a stud who we are going to keep up with the remainder of the year. Kemper County is lucky to have him.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='691314' first='Marcus' last='Flowers Jr']</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Flowers is a stud who we know has the juice. This is a smaller back who plays like a giant. He is one of those players who always falls forward. Flowers has great vision between the tackles. You can see that when you watch his film. Flowers is one of those guys who also has good hands out of the backfield. He can also make a lot of moves after the catch.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Nyrikius Johnson</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Johnson is another stud we have been waiting on. There are going to be a lot of times where you see him getting aggressive between the tackles. This young man is out there running with a real purpose. Johnson has been known to carry the load for his Germantown team. He also has good speed. We feel that he is definitely a running back to know. Johnson has good size at 5-foot-11, 190 pounds. We do not think he is a guy to look over.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1019185' first='Jordan' last='Stapleton']</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Stapleton is a guy who we know can run the rock. This is a kid from West Harrison who is constantly breaking off long runs. He leaves folks in the dust. He has good vision with superb lateral movements. When you watch his film, notice he is a guy who can play in any system. Not just the style of offense that his team runs. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->