2027 Running Backs Off To A Strong Junior Season

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>These 2027 running backs are on a tear to start their junior season...</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1855228"],"_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-68b08a43795aa"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A North Fulton running back on the rise, Malone has been a consistent force for his Cambridge team to start the 2025 season. The speedy, shifty junior has shows good patience, burst, and the ability to pick up yards after initial contact. Through his first two games of the season, Malone rushed for 218 yards and five touchdowns. He's also averaged an impressive 13.6 yards per rush. He runs hard, shows good balance, and brings a promising combination of both toughness and natural speed. He's proving to be one of the best backs in the area who could see some offers come his way down the road if he continues his giant season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["942201"],"_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-68b08a437961e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">One of the top up-and-coming 2027 backs in the state, Gardner is a quick, shifty back that runs extremely hard for someone his size. He's listed at just 5-foot-9 170-pounds, but he's slippery and tough to grab and tackle for opposing defenders. He gives tremendous effort and knows how to power-through tackles for extra yards. He's also one of the fastest backs in South Georgia who can score from anywhere on the field. He's a big-play machine who is looking to take off for a big run every time he has the ball. He's showing easy Power Four potential and is in store for a breakout junior season if he continues to play at this level. He's one of the top running backs to know in Southeast Georgia right now.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1855247"],"_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-68b08a4379675"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A fantastic small-town athlete who thrives with the ball in his hands, Williams is an elusive weapon who got his junior season off to a tremendous start. In his very first game of the season, Williams accounted for almost 400 total yards as a running back and in the return game on special teams. The athletic 6-foot-0 190-pound runner took off for 209 yards on the ground with three touchdowns. He completed one pass for 15 yards and have over 100 kick return yards with another score. He's a Mex-effort player who may play in a small town, but has the ability to play somewhere at the college level. If he continues to light up the stat sheet, don't be surprised if his recruitment picks up down the road.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1717544"],"_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-68b08a43796d5"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A new 2027 running back to know in Gwinnett County, Peal got his junior season off to a strong start in the opener against Stone Mountain where he ran for 130 yards and two touchdowns on just nine carries. He shows quick feet, chase of direction, and out-ran defenders with ease. He hit an impressive 20 mph on his 35-yard touchdown run after eluding defenders in the open field. He moves at a different level and should continue to see opportunities to make big plays. He's a real weapon out of the backfield and has All-Region potential due to his speed and big-play ability. He'll be an easy addition to the next 2027 Prep Redzone rankings.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1855270"],"_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-68b08a4379729"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A big, tackle-breaking back with consistent hands out of the backfield, Kinlaw is off to a breakout junior season as he's ran for 292 yards and two touchdowns. He's a heavy back who runs hard behind his pads, isn't afraid of contact, and breaks tackles all game long. He's tough to bring down and does a good job of keeping the chains moving. He's been a consistent option out of the backfield, averaging just under eight yards a carry through his first 37 carries. He brings a physical style of play and is hoping to keep wearing down on defenses throughout his junior season this fall. He's another back who should be a new Prep Redzone ranking during the next update this winter.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->