2027 Rankings Update: Running Backs Breakdown

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We have officially released a new set of rankings for the class of 2027 in Arkansas. In this article, we will showcase the 2027 running backs with analysis. Over the next few weeks, I will break down these rankings by position in each class, including other segments. For the running backs, I will provide you with evaluations of some of the top prospects and the players flying under the radar:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/position-ranking-table {"name":"acf/position-ranking-table","data":{"class":"2027","_class":"field_65cfb7374abb9","position":"2408","_position":"field_65cfbfcb19ad6","national_rankings":"0","_national_rankings":"field_660c1d73c0e49","state":"2456","_state":"field_65cfb88a603fe"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-676add7decf50"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["441618"],"_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-676add7dee640"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='441618' first='Jeremiah' last='Dent'] is poised to become one of the top running back prospects in the country by his senior year, currently ranked as the number two player at his position. He demonstrates good athleticism, characterized by good acceleration, foot quickness, contact balance, explosion, lateral agility, and change of direction (COD).</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Dent showcases good post-snap vision, allowing him to read first-level and second-level defenders quickly. This skill enables him to identify his running lane on both Inside and Outside Zone runs, showing good mental processing and patience as he follows his lead blocker on inside gap runs. His lower body strength, leg drive, and pad level help him break through arm tackles, allowing him to fight for extra yards.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><strong>Offer List: Charlotte</strong></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Note – 4.0 GPA</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>X: <a href="https://x.com/JeremiahD2027">https://x.com/JeremiahD2027</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1173104"],"_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-676add7dee689"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1173104' first='Carter' last='Wallace'] lands at number 3 on our board. He approaches the running back position with good footwork and patience behind the line of scrimmage. His technique is among the best in the class, showcasing his change of direction (COD) and lateral agility to exploit cut-back lanes. Wallace demonstrates good post-snap vision, allowing him to read the flow of his blockers and attack running lanes with good burst to get past the first level. He also possesses second-level breakaway speed.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Note - 4.1 GPA</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">X: <a href="https://x.com/CarterWallace27">https://x.com/CarterWallace27</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1367213"],"_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-676add7dee6c8"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1367213' first='Tony' last='Noble'] demonstrates good post-snap vision, allowing him to quickly identify running lanes. He possesses a good burst of speed that helps him accelerate and separate from the first level of defenders. Noble displays good patience behind the line of scrimmage as he follows his blockers. He has the ability to make multiple cuts, along with good acceleration and speed to separate away from the second level. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Noble has good change of direction and vision, enabling him to quickly locate cutback lanes and get upfield. He maintains good balance to withstand contact, utilizing active feet, strong leg drive, and lower body power to break tackles and gain extra yards. Additionally, he is a threat in the receiving game, whether he is coming out of the backfield or lined up wide. Noble is a smooth route runner who can create separation off his breaks, due to his agility, footwork, and burst.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><em><strong>Offer List: Missouri State &amp; Sam Houston State</strong></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Note – 4.5 40</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">X: <a href="https://x.com/tonyfromtk">https://x.com/tonyfromtk</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["408693"],"_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-676add7dee747"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='408693' first='Ja'Vion' last='Walker'] is a powerful running back who excels at north-south running. He possesses the foot speed to outrun defenders to the sideline and quickly advance upfield. With good contact balance and body control, he is able to absorb contact and gain positive yardage due to his good leg drive. Walker showcases a quick first step, allowing him to burst through tackles, and he demonstrates good vision when identifying running lanes. He exhibits patience behind the line of scrimmage as he follows his blockers. Additionally, he is versatile, capable of being a dominant and hard-to-stop running back in the receiving game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Note – 3.7 GPA</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>X: <a href="https://x.com/JaVionWalker08">https://x.com/JaVionWalker08</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1324011"],"_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-676ae5636383e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1324011' first='Latrell' last='Conley'] ranks number 16 on our board and is a player to watch in 2025. He is a north-south, physical running back with solid speed, power, and vision in the backfield. Conley demonstrates effective multi-cut ability and a good burst that helps him separate from defenders at the first level. His good contact balance allows him to withstand contact, while his vision and patience help him follow blockers and locate openings. He utilizes active feet, good leg drive, and acceleration to gain extra yards. Notably, his upper and lower body strength enables him to consistently break tackles.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Note – 4.78</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>X: <a href="https://x.com/Agentt_7">https://x.com/Agentt_7</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">OTHER TOP 100 RUNNING BACKS:</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>1 - [player_tooltip player_id='1195565' first='Isaiah' last='Stephens'] (Sheridan)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>6 - [player_tooltip player_id='789982' first='Micah' last='Gamble'] (Fordyce)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>7 - [player_tooltip player_id='1155375' first='Dallas' last='Bledsoe'] (Little Rock Central)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>8 - [player_tooltip player_id='1155379' first='Jeremiah' last='Carey'] (Sylvan Hills)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>9 - [player_tooltip player_id='1158065' first='Nathan' last='Clouston'] (Bentonville)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>10 - [player_tooltip player_id='1532731' first='Trey' last='Stewart'] (Little Rock Central)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>11 - [player_tooltip player_id='1247589' first='Jataelyn' last='Crite'] (Newport)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->