Potential All-State Running Back Prospects

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The high school football season is approaching quickly in the Natural State. I examined possible quarterbacks who could earn all-state honors earlier in the week. Tonight, we will examine possible running backs who could earn all-state honors.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1195565' first='Isaiah' last='Stephens']-Running Back-Sheridan-6'0” 185-Pounds-2027</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Sheridan running back is a prospect who has the potential to put up big numbers again this season. Stephens does a great job of identifying the rushing lanes quickly. Last season, Stephens displayed what he could running as well receiving the football. He rushed for 1,568 yards and 21 touchdowns. Meanwhile, he racked up 61 receptions for 911 yards and nine touchdowns. He has the potential to earn all-state honors and even surpass those numbers from a year ago. Watch out for Stephens this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='955836' first='Griffin' last='Mason']-Running Back-Shiloh Christian-5'10” 205-Pounds-2026</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='955836' first='Griffin' last='Mason'] is a running back who has tremendous versatility on the offensive side of the ball. Mason finds the rushing lane quickly and explodes through the hole. Last season, Mason rushed for 1,704 yards and 20 touchdowns on the season. Mason absorbs contact and breaks tackles well. Mason has the ability to earn all-state honors once again this season. Mason is a product to watch out for this upcoming season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1330286' first='Trey' last='Harris']-Running Back-Conway-5'9” 195-Pounds-2026</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1330286' first='Trey' last='Harris'] is the kind of running back who is difficult to bring down. He makes opponents whiff on tackles easily. Meanwhile, he gets into the open field with ease. Harris rushed for 976 yards and 14 touchdowns. Harris showed that he is a threat catching the football by hauling in four touchdown receptions a season ago. He has the potential to open plenty of eyes this upcoming season. Harris is a running back who could easily earn all-state honors this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1339312' first='TJ' last='Brown']-Running Back-Jonesboro-5'10” 185-Pounds-2026</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1339312' first='TJ' last='Brown'] opened plenty of eyes during the 2024 season. Brown is the type of running back who gets stronger as the game progresses. Brown has no problem fighting through tackles. He does a great job of getting into the second level. Brown is a nightmare to bring down in the open field. Last season, he rushed for 1,184 yards on 214 carries. He is a running back who can earn all-state honors this season. Brown is a player to watch out for this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='442007' first='Kaleb' last='Johnson']-Running Back-Fayetteville-5'9” 180-Pounds-2026</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Fayetteville running back has the potential to open plenty of eyes this upcoming season. He will surprise opposing defenders with his quickness. Johnson has the ability to make defenders miss and get into the open field. He does a great job of finding the rushing lanes and exploding through hole. Johnson is a player who can catch the ball out of the backfield. He is an asset in the passing game for the Bulldogs. Johnson is a prospect who can earn all-state honors this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->