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Film Room: 2026 South Suburbs Running Backs

Film Room: 2026 South Suburbs Running Backs
Scott Burgess
Scott Burgess March 7, 2025 @ 09:00 AM
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Jordan Callaway
Jordan Callaway 6'1" | 220 lbs | RB | 2026
IL
Jahan Abubakar
Jahan Abubakar 6'1" | 190 lbs | RB | 2026
IL
Brody Gish
Brody Gish 5'9" | 180 lbs | RB | 2026
IL
Craig Peacock Jr.
Craig Peacock Jr. 5'11" | 155 lbs | RB | 2026
IL
Anthony Finnegan
Anthony Finnegan 5'10" | 160 lbs | RB | 2026
IL
Trevor Martino
Trevor Martino 5'8" | 170 lbs | RB/DB | 2026
IL
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>During the offseason we will be breaking down the film of all the top prospects from across the state ahead of our massive 2026 rankings update in the upcoming months!  Here is a look at some of the running backs in the 2026 class in <strong>Film Room: 2026 South Suburbs Running Backs</strong>!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1167291"],"_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-67c7540a2fdf5"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Peacock is a 5'11" 160 pound running back that is silky smooth as a player.  Good size and lanky frame. Explodes through the hole and is very slippery with the rock.  Shifty making defenders miss.  Good pass catcher out of the backfield and is a solid kick returner.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"[player_tooltip player_id='1670005' first='Jahan' last='Abubakar']","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2026","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"6'1u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"190","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"field_65b288425ecf6","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"2408","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Lincoln Way West","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67c7540a2febd"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">This past year the 6'1" 190 pound Lincoln Way West back ran for 1,019 yards on 182 carries.  Slippery in the hole and uses quick side cuts to get loose. Accelerates with ball in hands, takes quality angles, and has good speed. His sudden movements in the hole making guys miss are impressive.  Natural pass catcher.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1585196"],"_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-67c7540a2ff0d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Really enjoy watching Gish run.  He impresses with his home run speed and ability to make something out of nothing. Vision and ability to break tackles.  Quick feet and smooth acceleration.  Effective jump cut guy and burst through the line of scrimmage. Also like what he brings as a natural pass catcher out of the backfield.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"[player_tooltip player_id='1670096' first='Jordan' last='Callaway']","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2026","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"6'1u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"220","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"field_65b288425ecf6","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"2408","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Bishop McNamara","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67c7540a2ff9e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Callaway is a big and powerful running back at 6'1" 220 pounds.  He is most effective running in between the tackles.  One cut and power through the middle. Solid speed and brings some versatility in kick return game and as a linebacker.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["401593"],"_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-67c7540a2ffe6"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Finnegan is the other running back at JCA.  He stands at 5'10" 160 pounds.  Most of his runs come in between the tackles where he is slippery in the hole.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["344522"],"_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-67c7540a30029"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Martino is a 5'8" 160 pound back that hits the hole and goes.  Quick feet in the hole.  Can line up in the slot and be used on gadget plays.  Solid pass catcher.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->

During the offseason we will be breaking down the film of all the top prospects from across the state ahead of our massive 2026 rankings update in the upcoming months!  Here is a look at some of the running backs in the 2026 class in Film Room: 2026 South Suburbs Running Backs!

Craig Peacock Jr.

Craig Peacock Jr.

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RB
HEIGHT 5'11"
WEIGHT 155
POS RB
CLASS 2026
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Craig
Peacock Jr. RB
Class
2026
Height
5'11"
Weight
155
HS
Joliet Catholic Academy
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Film Room: 2026 South Suburbs Running Backs
Peacock is a 5’11” 160 pound running back that is silky smooth as a player.  Good size and...
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Jahan Abubakar Jahan Abubakar 6'1" | 190 lbs | RB Lincoln Way West | 2026 State IL

HEIGHT 6'1"
WEIGHT 190
POS RB
CLASS 2026

Jahan Abubakar Jahan Abubakar 6'1" | 190 lbs | RB Lincoln Way West | 2026 State IL

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Brody Gish

Brody Gish

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RB
HEIGHT 5'9"
WEIGHT 180
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CLASS 2026
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Brody
Gish RB
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2026
Height
5'9"
Weight
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HS
Lincoln Way East
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Film Room: 2026 South Suburbs Running Backs
Really enjoy watching Gish run.  He impresses with his home run speed and ability to make something out...
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School: Lincoln Way East
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Jordan Callaway Jordan Callaway 6'1" | 220 lbs | RB Bishop McNamara | 2026 State IL

HEIGHT 6'1"
WEIGHT 220
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Jordan Callaway Jordan Callaway 6'1" | 220 lbs | RB Bishop McNamara | 2026 State IL

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Anthony Finnegan

Anthony Finnegan

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RB
HEIGHT 5'10"
WEIGHT 160
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CLASS 2026
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Height
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Weight
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HS
Joliet Catholic
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Film Room: 2026 South Suburbs Running Backs
Finnegan is the other running back at JCA.  He stands at 5’10” 160 pounds.  Most of his runs...
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Trevor Martino

Trevor Martino

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RB/DB
HEIGHT 5'8"
WEIGHT 170
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Martino RB/DB
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Height
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Weight
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HS
Providence Catholic
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Film Room: 2026 South Suburbs Running Backs
Martino is a 5’8″ 160 pound back that hits the hole and goes.  Quick feet in the hole. ...
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