Sleeper 2026 North Georgia Running Backs To Know

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>These under-the-radar Cobb County running backs could have giant 2025 seasons this fall...</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1610586"],"_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-6797ac5922636"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A fantastic two-way prospect in North Georgia still flying under the radar, Davis is a tough, gritty runner who really shines on defense as a hard-hitting linebackers. On offense, he's a physical runner who made a big impact last year as a junior. The productive small-town back ran for 937 yards and 10 touchdowns. He hit the 100-yard mark in four games and ran for at least 140 yards in three different games. He's a sleeper back who runs hard and could be even better next fall as a senior. He's one of the better two-way athletes in the area and will be added to the next 2026 rankings update.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1577114"],"_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-6797ac5922696"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A speedy back who runs hard behind his pads, Plemons is a productive back who runs well between the tackles with impressive burst, balance, vision, and big-play ability. He's a weapon out of the backfield and ran wild as a junior last fall, taking off for 1,524 yards and 17 touchdowns. He ran for at least 100 yards in every game but one and ran for a touchdown in every game but two. He's one of the better running backs in the Dawsonville area and is bound for another massive season in 2025.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1577115"],"_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-6797ac59226eb"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A dynamic runner who can make plays anytime he has the ball, this North Georgia athlete is an excellent returner who shined out of the backfield as one of the fastest and more athletic running backs across the area for the 2026 class. He brings vision, burst, and was incredibly productive last fall as he ran for 1,270 yards and 14 touchdowns. He ran for at least 100 yards in seven games and ran for at least one touchdown in every game but two. He's one of the top returning running backs in North Georgia and could be tough to step next season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1610624"],"_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-6797ac592273a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">An explosive back from Calhoun who was incredibly to to corral for opposing defenders last year, Cruz used his breakaway speed, excellent change of direction, and natural vision to fly through defenses on a consistent basis last fall as a junior. The elusive runner ran for 1,020 yards and seven touchdowns last season with the potential to have a massive final season later this year. Cruz will be an easy addition to the next 2026 rankings update and is one of the best returning backs in the area for next season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["853294"],"_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-6797ac592277f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">An electric North Georgia running back who can score from anywhere on the field, Groce is a quick, explosive runner who is tough to run down from behind. He hits the hole hard and is one of the more dangerous runners in the area in the open field. Grove ran for a respectable 1,168 yards and 12 touchdowns last fall as a junior, averaging 129 yards per game and 7.5 yards per carry. He may not be the biggest back, but he brings easy speed and should light up the state sheet again as a senior in 2025.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->