Playoff Time: Top 2A Running Backs To Know In The First Round

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Look for these 2A running backs to run wild in the first round of the playoffs...</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1555593"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67321e9f32e2f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">One of the very best running backs in Middle Georgia and across the Macon area, this new addition to the 2025 rankings is a tough, physical runner who consistently breaks tackles. He's having a giant senior season and is the leading rusher in the 2A class with 1,655 yards and 24 rushing touchdowns. He's rushed for over 100 yards in every game but two and has rushed for one touchdown in each of those games. Iverson and his team will take on Spencer in the first round this Friday.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1555604"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-673220dd56f8d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A flashy, productive back who consistently makes his impact known week after week, Williams has had a fantastic high school career and is capping it off with a strong senior season this fall. This small-town back has rushed for 1,158 yards and 22 touchdowns this fall, showing he's still one of the more underrated backs across the state. He's a scoring machine, finding the endzone on the ground in every game but one this season. He's an easy addition to the 2025 rankings after this big season. Williams and Burke County will take on Cook in the first round this weekend.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1555614"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67322734d0492"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A smallery, slipper back with quickness, burst, and big-play ability, Jeffery is a known back in the area having another outstanding season for the Bulldogs. This multi-year starter is one of the best backs in the area and ran wild this fall for 1,120 yards and 19 touchdowns in just eight games. He's rushed for at least two touchdowns in five of his eight games. He's a reliable back who is hoping to end his career with a deep playoff run. First, Jeffery will take on Pike County this weekend in the first round. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1555623"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67322734d04e1"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A tough, gritty two-way player from North Georgia who makes play after play at both running back and linebacker, Schuknecht loves contact and brings a physical presence when he runs. He's been a reliable weapon in the ground game, rushing for an impressive 1,081 yards and 10 touchdowns this season. He ran better and better as the season went on, rushing for at least 120 yards in five of his last six games, rushing for at least two touchdowns in three of those games. Union Grove will face Sumter County this Friday in round one.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1555627"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67322734d0524"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Another two-way player who can make an impact anywhere he's lined up, Monfort is is shifty back who can change directions quickly and take off down the field. He's an aggressive runner who doesn't mind contact, but he shows above-average speed as well. A pure football player who plays hard every snap, Monfort has run for 969 yards in seven games this year, hitting the 130-yard mark in five of those games. He's also rushed for an impressive seven touchdowns, averaging one per game. Monfort and Morgan County take on East Jackson in the first rounf.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->