Hoosier Ground Game: Top 5 Indiana RBs in the 2026 Class

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We're circling back to the top of the boards today for a minute to highlight the top 5 backs after their junior seasons and what year 4 may hold.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["320276"],"_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-67af9f1371909"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">I currently have Coleman listed as an RB, but the reality is he's arguably the best 2-way player in the state. He's a top player and target with elite athleticism. As a junior, he put up 888 rushing yards, 8 TDs, 29 receptions for 253 yards with 2 TDs, and then defensively added 122 tackles, 12 TFLs, 3 sacks, 3 forced fumbles, and 2 passes deflected defensively. Coleman is a stud and if he continues to develop could be special.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["778699"],"_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-67af9f137196a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Johnson may not have had the season he hoped for this past fall, but the potential is still obvious. He's shifty, has elite speed, and can break the big one. His 1400 rushing yards and 4 TDs to this point are okay, but if he stays on the field as a Senior and plays to his potential he'll bounce right back and prove to be the back to get from the area.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1182214"],"_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-67af9f13719b2"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Crawford is tucked away in one of the smaller schools in Indiana, but that doesn't mean he can't play. He's dominated his completion over the past 2 years. With over 2400 yards and 34 TDs over the past 20 games, Crawford is doing exactly what you should if you are incredibly talented. Show up, light it up, have big plays and highlights, and then let the tape speak for itself.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["391044"],"_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-67af9f1371a02"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">To see Manna where he is right now with his development is incredible. I've seen him come in since he was a freshman who was light and needed to put muscle on. He's added 30-40 lbs and looks good. It's translated to the field as well and he's gotten more work and better each season. With 1156 rushing yards and 10 TDs right now, I really hope to see him pop as a senior because everything points to that being the case.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1396161"],"_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-67af9f1371a46"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The second half of the season for Linden was very promising and he's continued to gain confidence after each big play he's made throughout his career. While he hasn't had the biggest career in terms of production, he's set for a big senior year. Being used in the rushing, receiving, defense, and in the return game, Linden has been and will be, all over for Guerin Catholic next fall. He's a good athlete with a good head on his shoulders which is why he's been so involved.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->