Fall Watch: 2026 RBs Built For Breakouts

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1368993' first='Li'Darious' last='Pryor'] | RB | Evans | @LidariousP</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Pryor runs with purpose and low-pad power. He's got the kind of footwork and burst to shake defenders in tight space and finish runs through contact. At 5-10, 190, he fits the mold of a feature back and could see a workload boost this season as Evans builds around his skill set.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='402800' first='Amar'e' last='Johnson'] | RB | Bishop Moore | @AmareJ21</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A polished, all-purpose threat with over 1,000 yards last season. Johnson's ability to stay balanced through contact, wait on his blocks, and hit the second level makes him one of the better backs in Central Florida. He's also a pass-catching asset and could push for an even bigger year behind a seasoned O-line.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Trendell Anderson | RB | [player_tooltip player_id='1640270' first='St.' last='Augustine'] | @TrendellA10</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>One of the better downhill runners in the class, Anderson showed up big in key games, finishing with 1,155 yards and 19 TDs. He's physical between the tackles and reads his lanes well. Expect him to be the tone-setter for a [player_tooltip player_id='1640270' first='St.' last='Augustine'] squad with high expectations.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1638507' first='Tadarius' last='Huggins'] | RB | Lincoln | @TD_Huggins</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Huggins is a football junkie who does more than just tote the rock. His IQ in protection, ability to diagnose blitzes, and understanding of schemes make him the heartbeat of Lincoln's offense. 810 yards and 9 touchdowns back it up. He's the kind of back linemen want to block for.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1583250' first='Jamar' last='Jerome'] | RB | St. John Neumann | @J2marrr</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Jerome runs with power and intent. He logged 535 yards and 4 touchdowns last year while being a punishing runner in a ground-heavy attack. As he takes over the backfield full-time this fall, expect those numbers to jump.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1398621' first='Akeevin' last='Anderson'] | RB | OCP | @Akeevinanderson</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Anderson doesn't waste motion. Over 1,000 yards on just 92 carries? That's elite-level efficiency. He's physical enough to run through contact, quick enough to bounce outside, and skilled enough to contribute as a receiver or defensive weapon. Already holding multiple offers, he's a name trending up fast.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Joshua Balloon | ATH | Tampa Catholic | @jr_balloon</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Balloon wasted no time turning heads last season. With over 500 rushing yards and 32 tackles defensively, he's a certified two-way threat. His natural instincts and explosion make him one of the more versatile 2026 prospects in the state.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1583277' first='Camari' last='Jackson'] | ATH | Titusville | @cjack588</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Jackson finished with over 600 rushing yards and 4 touchdowns while doing the dirty work in Titusville's offense. He's a smart, team-first player who can line up in multiple spots. Expect him to see even more touches this season as a trusted veteran piece in the backfield.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->