2027 RB New Additions: October

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>It's that time again! In case you missed it, we <a href="https://prepredzone.com/north-carolina/rankings/2027-rankings/">updated our 2027 rankings</a>, and we have plenty of stock-risers and new additions. I've already gone <a href="https://prepredzone.com/2025/10/behind-the-scenes-of-the-2027-rankings-update-october/">behind the scenes</a> on this update, giving fans an idea about our thinking and decisions within the rankings.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here, we're going in-depth on some of those players, looking at the running backs. Here are our 2027 RB new additions.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">2027 RB Stock-Risers</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1895409"],"_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-68eff39a8496b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Pearson waited patiently behind a Power Four running back last year, and he's stepped in as the clear star on that offense in the first half of 2025. He's averaging over 12 yards a carry and scoring a touchdown every five touches, a preposterous number for the 6A level.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1149027"],"_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-68eff39a84a0d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Krider is a guy we've followed for a few seasons, but he just made his way into the rankings following a strong start to the year at HPCA. He's working well on limited touches, averaging over seven yards a carry. He's flashed good vision and breakaway speed that will help him at the next level.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1925976"],"_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-68eff39a84a91"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Kalisiak is our highest-ranked 8-man player in the class, and he has true college potential as an offensive playmaker. He plays receiver for Cary Christian, but I think he could play as a running back or slot receiver at the college level. Cary Christian runs a bunch of middle screens and other plays designed to get Kalisiak moving in space, and it's there that he shows the vision and speed to make it at the next level.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1892496"],"_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-68eff39a84b11"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Stamatien isn't the biggest back, but he runs with excellent pad level and good vision. He's shifty, especially between the tackles, and defenders have a hard time squaring him up. Once he gets to the second level, he has the speed to break off long runs and the strength to run through arm tackles.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1953797"],"_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-68eff39a84ba4"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Garinger got its first win in a while to start the year, and though the Wildcats have struggled since, Pharr is having an excellent season. He shows great vision and wiggle through the hole, and knows how to pick up tough yardage, even in murky looks or less-than-ideal holes.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->