Sleeper 2028 Running Backs On The Rise

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>These promising sophomore running backs are having strong 2025 seasons...</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1176264"],"_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-690114d4073e6"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A versatile small-town back with terrific speed and a slippery running style, Reynolds is a shifty back with impressive burst and change of direction. He can catch the ball out of the backfield and has been one of the region's top rushers this fall as a sophomore. He's been a consistent ball-carrier for the Trojans, rushing 114 times for 718 yards and two touchdowns. He's averaging 80 yards a game and has hit the 100-yard mark twice. His biggest game came against Veterans where he ran for 229 yards and one touchdown. He's one of the fastest-rising sophomore backs in South Georgia who could see offers come his way this winter.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1988529"],"_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-690114d407451"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A promising 2028 running back in Suwannee with dependable hands out of the backfield and the ability to be physical in the run game, Brown is a strong back for his age who has been a complimentary option for the Bulldog offense this year. He's got his opportunities to run the ball and has taken full advantage. He's run 37 times for 230 yards and three scores for his 8-1 North Gwinnett team. He's rushed for at least one touchdown in each of his last three games and has his best football way ahead of him. He's one of the top 2028 running backs in the region and should have a bigger role in the offense next year as a junior.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1988544"],"_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-690114d40749d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A fantastic dual-threat quarterback outside of Athens running as well as anyone in the area, Shumate is coming off a dominant month of October with games of 258 yards and 252 yards with three combined touchdowns over his final two games of the month. He's quick, shifty, and has the ability to take off down the field when given space to run. He's one of the more dynamic quarterbacks you'll find in the region and he's playing better and better as his sophomore season moves along. He'll also earn a new Prep Redzone ranking when the new rankings are updated this winter. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1988550"],"_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-690114d4074e8"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">In the small town of Dallas out in West Georgia is where you'll find another breakout sophomore running back having a fantastic second season. The strong, physical back brings plenty of size and durability at 6-foot-0 200-pounds. He runs behind his pads, picks up yards after contact, and has been a consistent weapon out of the backfield all year long. He's run for an impressive 816 yards and 11 touchdowns this season and coming off his best game of the year, rushing for 169 yards and three touchdowns against South Paulding. He's rushing for an impressive 8.2 yards a carry and should see a big boost in the next 2028 Prep Redzone rankings.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1988553"],"_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-690114d407541"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Another small-town back who has been lighting up the stat sheet this fall as a sophomore, Grayson may be small in stature, but he runs hard and brings a slippery running style to the table. He's tough to hold onto and can sneak his way through small holes in the trenches. He shows impressive speed and can flay past defenders with ease if they're out of position. Grayson has run for 701 yards and seven touchdowns this fall, hitting the 100-yard mark three times. He's averaging 7.2 yards per carry and is coming off his best game of the season against Southeast Bulloch where he ran for 156 yards and two touchdowns. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->