2027 Running Backs to Watch this Summer

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The running back position in the state of Arkansas is always loaded with talented prospects. The class of 2027 has several talented running backs to watch out for over the summer. Here are several prospects who have the potential to open plenty of eyes over the summer.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1329057' first='Drake' last='Nock']-Running Back-Fayetteville-5'11” 175-Pounds</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Fayetteville running back identifies the rushing lanes quickly and explodes through the hole. Nock has the ability to make people and uses his agility to change directions on a consistent basis. He has the speed to get into the second level. Nock can run between the tackles well as well as cut the run down the sidelines. Nock is a prospect to watch out for over the summer. He has a chance to explode this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1532731' first='Trey' last='Stewart']-Running Back-Little Rock Central-6'2” 205-Pounds</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1532731' first='Trey' last='Stewart'] has exploded from a recruiting perspective over the past few months. He excels at making opposing defenders miss tackles. Stewart can run right through tackles and get into the open field with ease. He identifies the rushing lanes and hits a second gear into the open field. The Little Rock Central running back is a prospect to watch out for over the summer. Stewart has the potential for a big 2025.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1155375' first='Dallas' last='Bledsoe']-Running Back-Little Rock Parkview-6'0” 180-Poumds</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1155375' first='Dallas' last='Bledsoe'] is the type of running back who rarely needs to come off of the field. Bledsoe makes opposing defenders miss tackles and will not go down on initial contact. Bledsoe can run between the tackles or make a move down the sideline. Meanwhile, Bledsoe is a prospect who can catch the ball out of the backfield or be split out wide to catch the ball. The Parkview running back is a prospect to watch out for during the summer.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Nathan Clauston-Running Back-Bentonville-5'9” 185-Pounds</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Nathan Clauston is a powerful running back who will not be brought down by a single defender. The opposing defense will have to send multiple defenders to bring him down. Meanwhile, Clauston has the speed to get into the second level quickly. He is a north-south kind of running back and will fight for extra yardage on the ground. Clauston is a prospect to watch out for over the course of the summer.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='789982' first='Micah' last='Gamble']-Running Back-Fordyce-5'9” 180-Pounds</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='789982' first='Micah' last='Gamble'] is a running back who has stuck out for several years with Fordyce. Gamble excels at changing directions and will make defenders miss. He has impressive speed and will get into open field in the blink of an eye. Meanwhile, he has the vision needed to identify the best rushing lane and explode through the hole. Gamble has the potential to do big things for the Redbugs over the next few months.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->