2027 Running Backs That Could See Their Stock Rise
Jake Lemming
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<p>Our 2027 rankings are officially out! If you haven't already, go check them out, it's a list loaded with division-one talent. Today, I'm looking at which of those running backs could see their stock rise. I think these guys have put together some impressive highlight films this fall and are poised for a big off-season. </p>
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<p>As always, If you have someone you think I need to see, please DM them to me on Twitter at @hsfbscout!</p>
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<p><em>[player_tooltip player_id='1562532' first='Kendray' last='Porter Jr.'] 5'9" 165, Newton</em></p>
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<p>Porter has ridiculous contact balance and seemingly pinballs off tackle attempts and continues on his way. He runs with purpose, his feet never stop chugging along, he can stop & start on a dime, and shows pristine vision to spot small cutback lanes. </p>
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<p><em>[player_tooltip player_id='1273039' first='Jayshon' last='Gibson'] 5'10" 170, Richland</em></p>
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<p>Gibson has a strong upper half and uses it to throw opposing tacklers off of him. He's got violent change of direction and at times will break defenders' ankles. He's tough, is a viable receiving threat out of the backfield, and runs downhill with a full head of steam between the tackles. </p>
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<p><em>[player_tooltip player_id='946347' first='Curtis' last='Zeno Jr.'] 5'11" 180, Katy Paetow</em></p>
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<p>Zeno has the speed to get to the edge and be off to the races. He muscles his way through arm tackle attempts, he's not afraid to lower his shoulder to pick up hard-earned yardage, and has a nose for the endzone in the red area. His play strength is off the charts as well.</p>
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<p><em>[player_tooltip player_id='1563227' first='Victor' last='Scott'] 6" 190, Lancaster</em></p>
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<p>Scott is a highly productive runner with 10.7 100-meter speed and will provide a physical presence when he gets a full head of steam. He's got buttery smooth change of direction with no wasted steps, he has the wiggle to make defenders miss in the open and is extremely slippery on contact.</p>
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<p><em>[player_tooltip player_id='402684' first='Kingstin' last='McAdams'] 5'11" 185, Red Oak</em></p>
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<p>Kingstin is willing to put his body on the line to make a play for his team. He has the leaping ability to go up and over a front on the goal line, he sticks his foot in the dirt and accelerates to the second level & shows strong hands out of the backfield. </p>
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<p><em>[player_tooltip player_id='1563179' first='Tristan' last='Willis'] 5'9" 195, Shadow Creek</em></p>
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<p>Willis is an explosive back who can kick the turbos on and be off to the races. He's got elite vision and can slither his way through tight seams. He shows great patience behind the line, a north-and-south mentality on the goal line, and a solid mixture of power and flair. </p>
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Our 2027 rankings are officially out! If you haven't already, go check them out, it's a list loaded with division-one talent. Today, I'm looking at which of those running backs could see their stock rise. I think these guys have put together some impressive highlight films this fall and are poised for a big off-season.
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