STOCK RISERS: 2028 RBs See Big Rankings Bump

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>These 2028 running backs saw their Prep Redzone ranking increase in the latest update...</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["470149"],"_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-68863286288a2"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Ranked as the No. 1 RB prospect in Georgia for the 2028 class, Belyeu is a tackle-breaking machine with five-star potential coming off an eye-opening freshman season for North Cobb where he ran for 1,107 yards and 15 touchdowns. He brings impressive size, power, elusiveness, and was one of the more productive freshman running backs across the South last year. He has a chance to be one of the very best running back prospects in the country and is bound for another gigantic season in 2025. He took another step forward in the latest rankings and is now the No. 4 overall prospect in the state for the 2028 class.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1652950"],"_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-68863286288fd"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">An Atlanta-area back with a big frame and natural strength, Barner is one of the top young backs in Atlanta who is coming of a promising first season where he ran for 337 yards and three scores. He's a physical back with impressive burst with the potential to have a really strong sophomore season this fall. The 6-foot-0 200-pounder already has a handful of Power Four offers and more are likely coming his way. He made a jump in the latest rankings and is now the No. 5 RB prospect and the No. 40 overall prospect in Georgia for the 2028 class.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1651402"],"_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-6886328628948"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A sleeper Gwinnett County back with a slippery running style, Cius is a quick, shifty back who can slip through small holes in the trenches. He runs hard for his size and does a good job of pushing the pile forward at the end of runs. As a freshman last year, Cius ran like a veteran, taking off for just under 500 yards and six touchdowns. His best game came against Habersham Central where he ran for 111 yards and one touchdown on just nine carries. The talent is easy to see and he's got a chance to have a breakout 2025 season as a sophomore. Cius saw a rise in his ranking, now coming in as the No. 14 RB and the No. 76 overall 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":["1203643"],"_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-6886328628991"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A tough, physical, tackle-breaking back with good size and great balance, James runs like a bowling ball and was tough to wrap up all season long for opposing defenders. However, he's more than just a power back. James brings above-average athleticism to the position and brings impressive speed for someone his age. He's one of the top returning running backs in the area and one of the top 2028 backs in North Georgia. He has Power Four potential and is in store for an impressive sophomore season. He's now ranked as the No. 17 RB and the No. 124 overall prospect in the state.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["721518"],"_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-68863286289d7"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A small-school running back to keep a close eye on this fall, Dykes is another physical back who has no problem plowing over defenders down the field. He's got a mean stiff-arm already with impressive burst and the ability to out-run defensive backs down the field. He's physically gifted for his age and flashed big-play ability when given an opportunity to run the ball last year. He ran for 362 yards and four touchdowns on just 45 carries for an average of eight yards per carry. He's now ranked as the No. 18 RB and the No. 131 overall prospect in Georgia for the 2028 class.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->