Sleeper Atlanta-Area Running Backs In The 2027 Class

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>These sleeper Atlanta-area running backs should run wild in 2025...</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1544918"],"_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-6863fd7a4a90e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">One of the top returning running backs in Cobb County, Steele is currently ranked as the No. 25 RB prospect in the state for the 2027 class after an outstanding sophomore season where he ran for 894 yards and 11 touchdowns. The impressive 5-foot-11 195-pounder hit the 100-yard mark five times an averaged a strong 6.4 yards per carry. Look for this shifty, tackle-breaking back from Kennesaw to put up even bigger numbers as a junior in 2025.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1561762"],"_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-6863fd7a4a98d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">One of the more productive metro-Atlanta backs last year in the 2027 class, Johnson is a back flying under the radar who really impressed as a sophomore last season, rushing for 1,369 yards and 10 touchdowns. He went over 100 yards in seven games last season and averaged 7.1 yards per carry, an outstanding number for a sophomore. His best game came against Luella where he ran for 217 yards and two scores. Look for his recruitment to really pick up down the road.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1635970"],"_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-6863fd7a4a9f8"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The Ola Mustangs have had multiple major running backs come through the program recently and they've got a big-time back returning for his junior season in [player_tooltip player_id='1635970' first='Cayden' last='Hutson']. He was just third on the team in carries last season as a sophomore but made the most of each one, rushing for 585 yards and five touchdowns on just 63 carries for an eye-opening 9.3 yards per carry. Look for more carries to come his way with a chance to have a truly "breakout" junior season in 2025.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1584820"],"_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-6863fd7a4aa5f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">It was a tough season for Tillman's McDonough squad, but the sophomore brought his "A" game all season long. He was really productive, running for 1,041 yards and 12 touchdowns. He ran for over 100 yards in five of his nine games, running for multiple touchdowns in five of those games as well. He ran for at least 130 yards in four of his nine games and ran for an eye-opening 203 yards and two touchdowns against North Clayton. Look for him to light up the stat sheet again as a junior this upcoming season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["378415"],"_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-686b11e61edcc"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A Dekalb County back flying under the radar, White was one of the more productive backs in the county last year and did it as a sophomore, rushing for 1,012 yards and 17 touchdowns. He ran for at least 100 yards in four games and ran for a touchdown in every game but two. He brings his best every time he has the ball and was a consistent weapon all season long. His best came early in the 2024 season when he ran for 141 yards and four touchdowns against Greater Atlanta Christian. He'll be an easy addition to the next 2027 Prep Redzone rankings this summer.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->