Sleeper 2027 Running Backs On The Rise

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The under-the-radar running backs were terrific during the regular season...</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- 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-691209e11ce2c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A tough, max-effort running back who has shined on both sides of the ball this fall, Williams may not play against the best competition, his instincts, natural quickness and toughness is easy to see. He's been a tackling machine on defense and one of the more consistent running backs in Southwest Georgia. He's been one of the more productive running backs across the 2027 class, rushing for 1,315 yards and an impressive 21 touchdowns through the regular season. He's averaging 7.8 yards per rush and around 120 yards per game. He's a natural athlete who should be even better next season as a senior.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1865031"],"_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-691209e11cecf"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A breakout Gwinnett County running back in the 2027 class, Mullins is a tough, tackle-breaking back out of Parkview who showed that he can score from anywhere on the field. He brings impressive speed and elusiveness for a bigger back at 6-foot-0 200-yards. He was the leading rusher in his region this year and one of the more productive junior running backs across the state. The promising back ran for an impressive 1,310 yards and 12 touchdowns. He hit the 200-yard mark three times this year including a memorable 326-yard game against West Forsyth where he ran for three scores. Look for his recruitment to really pick up this off-season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2043990"],"_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-691209e11cf50"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A speedy small-town back who does a great job of getting to the perimeter and up the field, Knight is an explosive runner who showed this season he can score any time he has the ball. He brings good size at 5-foot-11 and 185-pounds, but it's his speed that allowed him to put up giant numbers this season as a junior. This under-the-radar Middle Georgia back took off for 1,277 yards and 20 touchdowns during the regular season this fall. In just 8 games, Knight hit the the 100-yard mark in seven of them. He also ran for a touchdown in every game, rushing for multiple touchdowns in six games. He averaged an outstanding 10.4 yards per carry and 160 yards per game. He'll be added to the next 2027 Prep Redzone rankings for his tremendous season.</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-691209e11cfd0"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">An electric Middle Georgia running back from For Valley, Barton is a shifty back with impressive balance, quick feet, and breakaway speed. He's a slipper back who can slip through defenders and take off down the field when given space to run. He was tough to stop all season long as he averaged 7.5 yards per carry and rushed for at least 115 yards in each of his last five games. He went over the 100-yard mark six times and ran for at least two touchdowns in seven games. He was one of the top backs in the area this fall and will be one of the fastest backs in the region next year as a senior. In total, Barton ran for 1,090 yards and 18 touchdowns during the regular season and should see a bump in 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":["2044031"],"_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-691209e11d05b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A tackle-breaking back on the rise in Cobb County, Moore is an effective runner who can be tough to tackle down the field. He runs well and brings a promising 6-foot-0 180-pound frame. Playing against quality competition on a weekly basis, Moore found a way to make an impact every week during Hillgrove's strong regular season. Moore hit the 100-yard mark in five games and rushed for at least 200 years in each of his last two games. He ran for at least one touchdown in eight games and was one of the more consistent backs in his region. He's a sleeper 2027 back who flashed D1-caliber talent and could see some college interest and possible offers come his way in the off-season. He'll also be added to the next 2027 Prep Redzone rankings.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->