Impressive Returning 2026 Cobb County Rushers To Know

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>These returning Cobb County rushers could run wild in 2025...</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["283859"],"_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-67d0663f1a1c7"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A shifty, hard-running running back out of Powder Springs who already holds an impressive offer list, Campbell is ranked as the No. 5 RB in the state for his class and it's easy to see why after his 2024 season. He's a shifty back who runs with authority, and it led to 930 rushing yards and 18 touchdowns last season. He's agile, can make defenders miss in the open field, and has no problem lowering his shoulder to deliver a hit on opposing defenders. He's a dynamic back who could lead Cobb County in rushing next fall as a senior.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1637692"],"_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-67d0663f1a23a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A smaller back who runs hard for his size, Ward is a sleeper running back on the rise coming off a respectable 2024 season where he ran for 603 yards and six touchdowns. He brings a level of toughness to the position with impressive burst and change of direction. There wasn't always a lot of room to run, but when a hole was there, Ward was able to find it. If he continues his development and can add some muscle and mass this off-season, Ward could be in store for a major senior season in 2025.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["283909"],"_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-67d0663f1a28b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The Harrison Hoyas had a fantastic 2024 season last year and a big reason why was due to the play of their running game. Washington, the team's leading running back rushed for 571 yards and eight touchdowns during his strong junior season. Washington brings above-average speed for a back that runs with power. He brings a muscular frame and knows how to bounce off defenders and rage them an extra yard or two at the end of runs. He's one of the top returning backs in the country and is likely going to see even more carries come his way as a senior next fall.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1637730"],"_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-67d0663f1a2d7"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A big, powerful back who ran through defenders like a truck last season, Echols brings plenty of size and muscle in his 6-foot-1 220-pound frame. He can pick up tough yards in the trenches and can be tough to stop around the goal-line and in short yardage situations. He can carry defenders down the field and is coming off a strong junior season where he ran for 739 yards and 12 touchdowns. Look for Echols to possibly have an even bigger senior season and a new Prep Redzone to come his way this spring.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1637735"],"_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-67d0663f1a320"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A sleeper Cobb County back who showed above-average burst and elusiveness last fall, this Walton Raider back ran for a respectable 566 yards and five touchdowns last fall as a junior. He's quick, can change directions quickly, and has enough speed to break off a big run. He has a chance to see plenty of carries next fall as a senior and will see a new ranking come his way in the next 2026 Prep Redzone rankings. He also has a chance to be one of the region's leading rushers in his final season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->