2026 Rankings Update- Who Are The Top RBs Across Alabama?

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>With our new 2026 Rankings Update, it's only right that we look towards the backfield and check out some of our top RB prospects across the state!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We were super impressed watching these guys – they all have so much talent and potential at the next level, it'll be exciting watching them this fall. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>As always, make sure you watch some of their tape below!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["401112"],"_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-684223fc172e6"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='401112' first='Mike' last='Jones'] is a talented RB out of Pike Road who is currently our #2 RB and #24 overall prospect in our new update.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>"Jones plays with a ton of speed and twitch and is explosive out of the backfield- once he gets the ball, he quickly reaches his top speed and leaves defenders in the dust. When you pair his speed with his elusiveness and change of direction, he can easily make defenders miss and carve up massive gains on the ground in the open field. </em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>It doesn't end there, Jones also makes a lot of contributions in the passing game, consistently being a reliable target for his quarterback, and racking up extra yardage after the catch.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A few weeks back, Jones committed to Ole Miss! He has a huge senior season ahead of him, it'll be exciting watching him this fall.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Check out some of Jones' film below:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/16090424/6758f9f8332d6bf9d637b3bc' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-684223fc17487"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["401094"],"_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-684223fc174d6"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Delvecchio "Deuce" Alston II is a talented RB out of Hewitt Trussville who's now our #3 RB and #35 overall prospect in the state. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"<em>At 6'0 180, Alston is explosive out of the backfield- he does a great job waiting for blocks to develop and has the acceleration and elusiveness to quickly turn upfield, make defenders miss, and rack up big plays on the ground. Alston is highly elusive, but also has great contact balance- he can play through defenders and constantly finds ways to shed off away tacklers.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Alston is just as productive on passing downs- he's a consistent option for his quarterback underneath who quickly finds ways to get open and has a reliable set of hands.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Alston made a ton of plays last fall, ending his junior season with 97 carries for 670 yards and 8 TDs on the ground and 13 receptions for 127 yards through the air.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Alston has official visits set up with Memphis and Kentucky this summer- it'll be exciting seeing where he ends up later this year. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Check out some of Alston's film below:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/14463081/670d62d8c0219ce3271c9221' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-684223fc174fc"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["401086"],"_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-684223fc1753d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='401086' first='Chancellor' last='Sparks'] is an athletic RB out of Parker who's coming in as our #4 RB and as our #61 prospect in the state.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>"Sparks is a shifty back who plays with a ton of speed, twitch, and toughness out of the backfield. He's quick on his feet, can make defenders miss, and has the contact balance and speed to withstand big hits, stay on his feet, and take carries the distance. </em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>I'm really impressed with how Sparks sees the field. He's patient, waits for blocks to develop, and consistently finds rushing lanes and turns upfield for huge gains on the ground.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Earlier this year, Sparks committed to Miami (Ohio)! He's a talented RB with a massive season ahead of him, everyone should watch out for him this fall.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Sparks put together some impressive tape you can watch below:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/16073337/66f57135062c29945f5dad67' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68424895a415e"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1530519"],"_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-684223fc1757d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1530519' first='Ronald' last='Wilder'] is a dominant RB/LB out of Greene County who is making his debut as our #5 RB and #63rd overall prospect in the state.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>"Although producing on both sides of the ball, Wilder has been seriously impressive at RB. Wilder is one of the more physical players I've watched recently. He runs hard, has unbelievable contact balance, and excels at trucking/stiff-arming defenders into the dirt, putting together a ton of highlight-worthy plays all last year.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Although Wilder is more of a power back, he still has some incredible speed he uses to outrun entire defenses in the open field, making the most out of every carry and putting together some unreal plays on tape.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Wilder had a terrific junior season, recording 145 carries for 1902 rushing yards and 16 TDs on the ground.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Over the last few months, Wilder picked up offers from UAB, MTSU, Army, and plenty more. He's a special talent on both sides of the ball who has a huge year ahead.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Check out some of his film from last season:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/17852836/670fc5f3693b9890005563b7' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68422f376cad9"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["401124"],"_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-684223fc175bb"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='401124' first='Le'Kamren' last='Meadows'] is a dominant RB out of Moody who's landed as our #6 RB, and #78 prospect in the state. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"<em>Meadows is a tough back to stop. He's extremely patient, has great vision, and consistently finds wide-open rushing lanes to move the ball through. At 6'0 210, Meadows plays with impressive speed, twitch, and contact balance that help him dominate defenses every snap. At his size and speed, Meadows requires multiple defenders to bring him down in the open field- he's a dominant back with tons of great traits</em>."</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Meadows is coming off a big year, recording 149 carries for 1037 yards and 12 TDs and 11 receptions for 157 yards and 2 TDs through the air.&nbsp;</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Over the last few weeks, Meadows has picked up offers from UAB, ETSU, Troy, and many more. He's a talented back with a huge year ahead on the field and with his recruitment.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Check out some of Meadows' film below:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/16599677/6757b886a26fccc8c88cc342' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68422f376cb33"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/position-ranking-table {"name":"acf/position-ranking-table","data":{"class":"2026","_class":"field_65cfb7374abb9","position":"2408","_position":"field_65cfbfcb19ad6","national_rankings":"0","_national_rankings":"field_660c1d73c0e49","state":"2446","_state":"field_65cfb88a603fe"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-684223fc17b73"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->