Sophomore Running Backs Seeing Their Stock Rise

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Today, I'm analyzing which 2027 running backs are seeing their stock rise quickly. These guys have put together monster sophomore campaigns and some have already begun to pick up offers. Keep an eye on them this off-season as they should be names that are on more and more coaches' radars. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>As always, If you have someone you think I need to see, please DM them to me on Twitter at @hsfbscout!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>[player_tooltip player_id='1568488' first='Xavier' last='Canavis'], 6" 170, Clark</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A highly productive back who totaled 1,569 all-purpose yards and seventeen touchdowns. On tape, he's patient allowing blocks to set up ahead, he's powerful and can muscle his way through arm tackle attempts and shows impressive balance. He can stop and start on a dime and has the vision to bounce a run if given a soft edge.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Kayden Dufour, 5'7" 170, Moody</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A smaller back with smooth change of direction, the ability to spot small creases, and soft hands out of the backfield. He's tough and refuses to give up on a run and can create on his own with little blocking help. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>[player_tooltip player_id='1562523' first='Daylon' last='Gordon'], 5'10" 175, Wylie</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Gordon's feet never stop chugging, he's a cutback king and can gash you for seventy-five yards plus. He's an upright runner with natural body control, patience, and instant acceleration between the tackles. He runs very hard for a guy only one hundred and seventy-five pounds. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Terrance Collins, 5'10" 175, North Mesquite</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A downhill north and south runner with the speed to split two defenders. He runs with purpose and will carry opposing tacklers with him, he's a highly productive runner between the tackles and is willing to get dirty as a run blocker.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Kameron Coleman, 5'10" 180, Brewer</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A slasher with burst, poise through contact, and the top-end speed to consistently generate explosive runs. He's got plenty of shake to make second &amp; third-level defenders miss, he's rarely brought down by the first tackle attempt and he can make something happen when a blocking scheme breaks down. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Kalobe Rond, 5'7" 170, Churchill</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This kid could make you miss in a phone booth and has a wicked spin move in his back pocket. Rond is so tough to bring down 1 on 1, he's strong, slippery, can stop on a dime and is a fearless runner. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Kobie Campbell, 5'9" 180, Needville</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Campbell is a viable receiving threat who can get friendly to his quarterback when protection breaks down. He's a physical runner near the goal line who will run over defenders that can get in his way. He's a tough pass protector and can muscle his way through diving tacklers within the box. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>[player_tooltip player_id='1563179' first='Tristan' last='Willis'], 5'9" 195, Shadow Creek</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Willis is seeing his stock rise very fast. He's a flat-out burner who can outrun defenders with an angle on him, he's got an impressive mixture of finesse and power &amp; is highly effective both inside the tackles and outside them. His tape is littered with plays of him making defenders look silly.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->