Underrated 2027 South Georgia Running Backs To Know

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>These sleeper South Georgia running backs are bound for giant junior seasons in 2025...</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1097864"],"_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-67acbffa21514"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">An outstanding do-it-all athlete who can make plays wherever he's lined up, Doe-Davis is a quick, shifty runner with impressive burst and change of direction. He's a patient runner who can explode through the line of scrimmage when there's a hole to run through with enough speed to score anywhere on the field. He ran for an eye-opening 221 yards and 215 yards in the final two games of the season and has the potential to have a true breakout season this upcoming fall as a junior. He also caught 20 passes for 393 yards and four more touchdowns. He's a back on the rise that people need to know about moving forward.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["561378"],"_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-67acbffa21581"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A versatile, big-play running back from Savannah who was a major weapon with the ball, Smart brings an impressive combination of size and speed at 5-foot-10 190-pounds. He's strong enough to fight off defenders after contact and quick enough to make them miss in the open field. He was a dependable runner throughout the season, ending his sophomore year with 730 rushing yards and three touchdowns while also showing dependable hands out of the backfield. He hit the 100-yard mark twice and should see more touches come his way next fall as a junior.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1622142"],"_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-67acbffa215c6"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A slippery back from Southeast Georgia who can change directions on a dime, Gibbons is a craft runner who is tough to stop in the open field. He brings excellent speed, burst, and does a great job of sliding through defenders. He's tough to corral and really opened some eyes on the area this past season as a sophomore. The 5-foot-11 175-pounder from Brunswick ran for 528 yards and 8 touchdowns and should be even better next fall in year three. He's one of the more promising backs in the region, scoring a touchdown in every game but four last year. Look for him to get more carries and see a new Prep Redzone ranking this spring.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1567287"],"_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-67acc6d603da7"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">As crazy as it sounds, this two-way athlete is a fantastic back with natural hands, above-average athleticism, and big-play ability. He was one of the more productive backs in the area last fall as a sophomore as he took off for 1,127 yards and 14 touchdowns. Ranked as the No. 16 RB prospect in the state for his class, Peachey ran for at least 75 yards in nine games last fall, hitting the 100-yard mark four times. He also consistently found his way into the endzone, rushing for an impressive 14 touchdowns last year. He's only getting better, so don't be surprised if those numbers continue to rise as a junior in 2025.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["378423"],"_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-67acc6d603df0"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A good athlete with plenty of size at 5-foot-10 210-pounds, Neal is a tough, physical runner who can create big plays when things break down. He was consistently one of the better backs in the region last year, running for an impressive 828 yards and seven touchdowns. He ran for at least 50 yards in seven games with his best game coming against Tiftarea Academy where he ran for 236 yards and one touchdown. He's an easy addition to the next 2027 Prep Redzone rankings after a strong 2024 sophomore season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->