On the Verge: 2027 Running Backs Ready to Break Out

Eric Bergman June 18, 2025 @ 11:49 AM

<h3 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='1539601' first='Logan' last='Natyshok'] – Coal City (5'11, 201)</h3>   <p><a>@LoganNatyshok</a><br>Natyshok is the prototypical power back. At 5'11", 201 pounds, he already looks like a varsity veteran. He runs with a physical edge and embraces contact, but there's more to his game. He shows good vision and balance. With his size and work ethic, Natyshok is built to carry a heavy workload and should see a big jump in production.</p>   <h3 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='1598828' first='Steven' last='Brown'] – Althoff Catholic (5'8, 175)</h3>   <p><a>@Brown_Stevenn</a><br>Brown has breakout potential written all over him. He's compact and strong, but what really stands out is his ability to stay on his feet through contact. Still developing, Brown has already shown flashes of high-end upside. With more reps, he's a candidate to emerge as a true difference-maker in Althoff Catholic's offense.</p>   <h3 class="wp-block-heading">Braylin Scales – Hoffman Estates (5'7, 157)</h3>   <p><a>@BraylinScales</a><br>Scales is slippery and smart with the ball in his hands. He hits the hole with quickness and rarely takes a clean shot. As he adds strength to his frame, expect him to become even more dangerous in space. He's a player who doesn't need a high volume of touches to impact a game. Just give him one crease and he's gone.</p>   <h3 class="wp-block-heading">Jacob Solis – Elmwood Park (5'8, 161)</h3>   <p><a>@JSOL1S_2</a><br>Solis is a smooth runner who reads blocks well and gets vertical quickly. He isn't flashy, but he's efficient. He understands angles and takes what the defense gives him. His game is built on consistency and vision, and he's poised to take a big step forward as his touches increase this season.</p>