Small-Town Sleeper 2027 Running Backs

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>These small-town running backs are having giant junior seasons...</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1865024"],"_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-68f2335694b28"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A speedy back who runs bigger than his size, Woods is a promising sophomore back for the Lowndes Vikings having a terrific sophomore season. He's a versatile back who shines on 3rd down due to his dependable hands and ability to make defenders miss in the open field. He's been one of the more productive running backs across South Georgia this season as he's rushed for over 1,000 yards and 13 touchdowns through his first eight games. More importantly, he's led the Vikings to an undefeated 7-0 record. Woods is coming off a dominant game against Camden County where he ran for 198 yards and three touchdowns., He's having a breakout junior season and should see his recruitment really pick up at the beginning of next year. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["885985"],"_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-68f2335694b8c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A tough, physical two-way player from North Georgia having a really strong junior season, Chancey is a run-stopping linebacker on defense who has really shined on the ground this season. He runs hard between the tackles and has no problem bowling over defenders. He's tough to bring down by one single defender and he runs hard behind his pads, leading to yards after first contact. He's run for 779 yards so far this season with 13 touchdowns. He's rushed for at least 100 yards three times and has scored a touchdown in every game but one. He's one of the toughest backs to tackle in the region and he should be one of the leading rushers in the area at the end of the regular season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1956760"],"_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-68f2335694be0"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A promising junior back from the Savannah area, White has shows good vision, toughness, and big-play potential this years for South Effingham. He's averaging an impressive 107 yards per game thanks to a dominant performance against Greenbrier where he ran for 270 yards and a touchdown. He's rushed for at least 115 yards in three of his seven games and is averaging a respectable 5.6 yards per carry. He's been one of the more efficient backs in the region and could see his recruitment pick up if he finishes the season strong. He's a small-town back to keep a close eye on moving forward who will be added 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":["1956764"],"_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-68f2335694c2f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A breakout running back emerging in Middle Georgia, Barton is an explosive runner who can score from anywhere on the field. He may be on the smaller side, but he runs hard and can be tough to get hands on in the open field. He's one of the fastest and most explosive backs in the the region and is having a a really strong junior season. The Peach County standout has run for 725 yards and 12 touchdowns. He's rushed for over 400 yards and five touchdowns over his last two games. He's also rushed for at least 125 yards in three of his last four games. He's averaging an eye-opening 8.6 yards per carry and will push for All-Region honors at the end of the season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["886272"],"_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-68f2335694c7c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Another North Georgia running back to keep an eye on, Mcbrayer is a physical runner who doesn't mind contact. He brings good size and can really wear down on defenses as the game moves along. The 5-foot-11 195-pounder has run for 714 yards so far this season along with nine touchdowns. He's averaging 6.2 yards per carry and just under 120 yards per game. He's rushed for at least one touchdown in five of his six games and has rushed for multiple touchdowns in three games. He's one of the best backs in the Dawsonville area and will be added to the next 2027 Prep Redzone rankings after a big junior season so far.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->