2027 Underrated Ball Carriers

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Take a look at five 2027 RB's you need to know: </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1198983"],"_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-683e5f2395ef9"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">I'm going to continue to echo Barkus until he pulls in those much deserved offers. He led all 2027's in rushing yards last season with 1,171 on a workload 193 carries with 9 TD's. Powerful, north-south back that will run through opponents to finish runs and possesses an excellent pad level with a frequent forward drive with balance. Very impressive ball security with only 1 fumble within all of those attempts. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1407694"],"_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-683e5f2395f74"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Jenkins is a dynamic Back with a ton of raw ability and has all the tools in the box to be a top 5 RB in the state. He shows a nice initial burst with excellent vision to slip through narrow developing lanes and has that 0-100 acceleration. One of the shiftiest players you're going to see as he frequently showed the ability to juke opponents out of their shoes with his excellent change of direction and twitch- which he does a great job selling his upper body vs lower body (see play at 0:53 on film). Good top end speed for big play ability as well. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1603449"],"_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-683e5f2395fd7"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Don't sleep on this undersized 3A kid, as he brings a ton of energy with a high motor and might only be 5'9" 150lbs but will run through a brick wall when he needs to- showcasing competitive toughness. On 113 carries, he put up over 800 yards and 10 TD's to bring the juice to that round Valley offense. Really good initial vision and burst as he hits the hole with authority and possesses that mean streak, and shows enough top end speed at the 3A level for big play ability. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1574275"],"_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-683e5f239603a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Cooper busted for over 1,000 yards and 9 TD's in just 8 games played last year. He's a downhill runner that's difficult to bring down given his sturdy frame at 5'10" 205lbs and possesses good balance and play strength to stay up through initial contact. Despite being that power back build, Cooper still does a great job bouncing runs toward the numbers once he crosses the box to put himself in good position- forcing DB's to either try to tackle him 1v1 or hesitate to find that ankle biting angle. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1603429"],"_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-683e5f2396097"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">In 9 games, Woods rushed for over 700 yards and 6 TD's in 2024 at Carl Hayden. This year, he could see those numbers sky rocket as he transferred over to Maryvale and will play for the Carter's, who have a successful history around the state in rebuilding programs. Wood's is a speedy, shifty kid with dynamic ability to be a difference maker from a variety of spots. He can cut on a dime and flashes a nice stop and go stutter to frequently make opponents miss, making him a big threat in space. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->