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RANKINGS UPDATE: Top 2029 Running Backs To Know

RANKINGS UPDATE: Top 2029 Running Backs To Know
Matt DeBary
Matt DeBary July 29, 2025 @ 09:27 AM
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Jaden Allen
Jaden Allen 5'9" | 165 lbs | LB/RB | 2029
GA
Zachary Watts
Zachary Watts 5'10" | 170 lbs | RB | 2029
GA
CJ McClendon
CJ McClendon 5'11" | 160 lbs | RB | 2029
GA
Mark Johnson Jr.
Mark Johnson Jr. 5'7" | 180 lbs | RB | 2029
GA
Karter Lumpkin
Karter Lumpkin 5'10" | 170 lbs | RB | 2029
GA
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>These are the top 2029 running back prospects in Georgia to know this fall...</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1399410"],"_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-6887820b090b9"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A shifty back with plenty of speed for someone not even in high school yet, Watts has the potential to be one of the nation's top running back prospects in the 2029 class. He's quick, shifty, and already brings a good frame for his age. He's one of the top incoming freshmen across the state with a chance to be one of the better overall backs in West Georgia this fall if he continues to work hard and see significant carries this fall. He already holds offers from Georgia, Texas A&amp;M, and many others and is ranked as the No. 1 RB prospect in the state for the 2029 class.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1307369"],"_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-6887820b09126"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Surprise, surprise. The Milton Eagles have another outstanding talent in the 2029 class. [player_tooltip player_id='1307369' first='Mark' last='Johnson Jr.'], an impressive back on the rise with impressive physicality for his age and good size already at 5-foot-9 190-pounds, Johnson is a hard-working back with good footwork, balance, and the ability to help one of the state's best programs sooner than later. His potential is sky-high and he's ranked by Prep Redzone as the No. 3 running back prospect in Georgia for the 2029 class.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1307309"],"_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-6887820b09175"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Another physically gifted running back in the 2029 class to keep a close eye on this fall, Lumpkin turned heads this spring during the Newton spring game and has the size and talent to make a big impact in year one this season. He brings a muscular 5-foot-11 185-pound frame, he's shifty, can break tackles, and has enough speed to out-run defenders down the field. He's the son of former Georgia Bulldog and NFL running back Kregg Lumpkin and has the potential to have an outstanding first season this fall. He's currently ranked as the No. 2 RB prospect in Georgia for the 2029 class.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1399386"],"_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-6887820b091c3"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A big-time 2029 athlete on the rise who has a very bright future ahead of him, this up-and-coming running back and linebacker for the Cartersville Purple Hurricanes brings plenty of size and runs with authority with the football. He's one of the fastest 2029 backs in the area and should be a major weapon for Cartersville in the future. He may have to be patient and wait for his time to shine, but his talent is easy to see already. He's a 2029 back to keep a close eye on over the next few years. He's ranked by Prep Redzone as the No. 4 RB prospect in the state for his class.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1586827"],"_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-6887820b09212"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A playmaking two-way standout in Roswell to know for the future, Allen is an impressive athlete who sure doesn't look like a freshman from a physical stanpoint. He was a top rusher in the Middle School ranks and brings really good size for his age. Whether he's running the ball or on defense chasing the ball-carrier, Allen is someone who is going to make a case for early playing time for the Hornets. Don't be surprised if he's one of the leading rushers in the area at some point down the road. The promising back is ranked as the No. 5 RB prospect in the state for the 2029 class.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->

These are the top 2029 running back prospects in Georgia to know this fall...

Zachary Watts

Zachary Watts

GA
RB
HEIGHT 5'10"
WEIGHT 170
POS RB
CLASS 2029
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Zachary
Watts RB
Class
2029
Height
5'10"
Weight
170
HS
Carver-Columbus
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GA
RANKINGS UPDATE: Top 2029 Running Backs To Know
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Zachary Watts

State: Georgia
School: Carver-Columbus
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Mark Johnson Jr.

Mark Johnson Jr.

GA
RB
HEIGHT 5'7"
WEIGHT 180
POS RB
CLASS 2029
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Mark
Johnson Jr. RB
Class
2029
Height
5'7"
Weight
180
HS
Milton
|
GA
RANKINGS UPDATE: Top 2029 Running Backs To Know
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Mark Johnson Jr.

State: Georgia
School: Milton
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Karter Lumpkin

Karter Lumpkin

GA
RB
HEIGHT 5'10"
WEIGHT 170
POS RB
CLASS 2029
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Karter
Lumpkin RB
Class
2029
Height
5'10"
Weight
170
HS
Newton
|
GA
RANKINGS UPDATE: Top 2029 Running Backs To Know
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Karter Lumpkin

State: Georgia
School: Newton
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CJ McClendon

CJ McClendon

GA
RB
HEIGHT 5'11"
WEIGHT 160
POS RB
CLASS 2029
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CJ
McClendon RB
Class
2029
Height
5'11"
Weight
160
HS
Cartersville
|
GA
RANKINGS UPDATE: Top 2029 Running Backs To Know
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CJ McClendon

State: Georgia
School: Cartersville
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Jaden Allen

Jaden Allen

GA
LB/RB
HEIGHT 5'9"
WEIGHT 165
POS LB/RB
CLASS 2029
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Jaden
Allen LB/RB
Class
2029
Height
5'9"
Weight
165
HS
Roswell
|
GA
RANKINGS UPDATE: Top 2029 Running Backs To Know
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