Class of 2026 Running Backs To Get Eyes On

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Texas high school football scene is loaded with talent, and while some running backs in the 2026 class have already made a name for themselves, others have been flying under the radar despite standout junior seasons. These underrated rushers have put up big numbers, showcasing their speed, vision, and playmaking ability. Several have started to draw interest from college programs this offseason, but they deserve even more attention. Here's a look at some of the top under-the-radar running backs in Texas who are primed for a big senior year.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1589958"],"_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-67e62c5b14282"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Ewing has elite quickness with the ability to shift gears quickly in the open field. He has a killer jump cut and he runs with excellent pad level in the hole. Ewing is a home run threat who has the speed to make a house call from any down or distance. He rushed for 761 yards and 5 touchdowns as a junior and is poised to be a top rusher for Abilene Cooper heading into his senior season. Get him on your radar.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1647102"],"_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-67e62c5b1430f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Hanish has excellent quickness, with ability to change directions quickly and he can make defenders miss in the open field. He runs with power between the tackles, he has superb contact balance and he has the burst to separate from defenders at the second level. Hanish put up phenomenal numbers in the 2024, registering 1,407 all-purpose yards with 16 touchdowns. He had recent visit to Utah State and has interest from North Dakota, as well as New Mexico.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1507608"],"_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-67e62c5b1436c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Ebeke has a stout, compact build with the agility and quickness to make defenders miss in the open field. He runs with power between the tackles, he plays with excellent pad level and he has the ability to break arm tackles that springs big runs. He had a stellar junior season rushing for 1,069 yards with 10 total touchdowns. He has seen interest from college programs this offseason, picking up a camp invite from Sam Houston State.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1507730"],"_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-67e62c5b143c6"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">McCray-Jones has excellent vision, he sets up his blocks well, showing great patience in the hole and he has the speed to get his offense a quick six. He is shifty in space, he has the burst to change gears in an instant and he uses his nifty feet to shake defenders in space. McCray-Jones was a big reason that Hebron made it to the second round of the playoffs in 2024. He rushed for 1,995 and 12 touchdowns. Heading into his senior season he is a prospect that college programs should get eyes on.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->