Sleeper 2026 Running Backs To Run Wild This Fall

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>These under the radar running backs should run wild in 2025...</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1610586"],"_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-6837101a68783"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A dynamic two-way player who made a major impact at linebacker and running back last season, Davis runs hard and can be tough to bring down as a runner out of the backfield. One of the more productive running backs out of Northwest Georgia, Davis is an above-average athlete who ran for an impressive 937 yards and 10 touchdowns. Davis also rushed for a touchdown in six of his final seven games last season. He's one of the top returning backs in North Georgia for the 2026 class and should have a giant senior season later this fall. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1680994"],"_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-683717c012663"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">An underrated back with outstanding speed and versatility, Gooding is a weapon out of the backfield who can out-run defenders and make plays as a pass-catcher. One of the top returning backs that side of Atlanta, Gooding ran for 876 yards and three touchdowns last season as a junior in just eight games. He hit the 100-yard mark in five of those games and should get more opportunities to make big plays next season as a senior.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1681001"],"_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-683717c0126ad"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Another impressive back out of Northwest Georgia who deserves more attention, Vaughn is a productive back who rushed for an impressive 874 yards and 15 touchdowns last season as a junior. A touchdown machine, Vaughn rushed for a touchdown in seven of his 10 games last fall, scoring multiple times in five of those games. He's one of the top returning backs in the area and could light up the stat sheet again in 2025.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1681005"],"_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-683717c0126f0"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A sleeper back south of Atlanta who shined last season as a junior, good things happened just about every time Minor had the ball in 2024. The promising Stockbridge back rushed for 863 yards and 10 touchdowns in just eight games last season. He averaged 108 yards a game and an impressive 9.4 yards per carry. He brings good size and the ability to break tackles and take off down the field at 5-foot-11 190-pounds. Look for Minor to have a giant final season for Stockbridge as a senior in 2025.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1681010"],"_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-683717c012730"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">One of the top two-way prospects around Lake Lanier, Carlton is a dynamic linebacker who also ran the ball extremely well at running back last season. A natural athlete with a tough, physical style of play, Carlton was a dependable runner who rushed for 681 yards and 11 touchdowns last season. He ran for at least 100 yards in three games and scored multiple touchdowns on the ground in four different games. He'll be an easy addition to the next 2026 Prep Redzone rankings this summer.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->