Final 2026 Rankings: The RBs

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p id="block-32896c7d-e14b-42fd-9249-e04a7ae8bf4f"><strong><em>Get 30% Off Your Subscription with Code PRZWV30 at Checkout!</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The final 2026 rankings have grown to nearly 400 total prospects in the state of West Virginia, with many new faces entering the mix. Here are all of the RB prospects represented in the final 2026 rankings.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>NEW RB ADDITIONS</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1137700"],"_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-6942c4d45174c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">2026 Oak Glen RB [player_tooltip player_id='1137700' first='Logan' last='Murray'] bounced back from an injury that caused him to miss his entire junior season and finished his high school career strong for the Golden Bears. He rushed for nearly 1,400 yards and 12 touchdowns in his senior year to help the Golden Bears' program bounceback from several down years to make the playoffs. Murray possesses D2 ability and athleticism to play multiple positions at the next level, based on what he showcased on film this season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2047490"],"_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-6942c4d4517c8"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">2026 Midland Trail RB [player_tooltip player_id='2047490' first='Jayden' last='Roop'] closed out his high school career in a big way for the Patriots and now ranks among the Top 15 running backs in his class. He's a big, physical athlete capable of toting the rock 25+ times a game and rushed for 1,700 yards and 24 touchdowns this season. Roop is a top wrestler in his weight class as well and will have options in college for which sports he wants to pursue. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2006002"],"_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-6942c4d451812"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2006002' first='Jackson' last='Kerr'] took over in the backfield this season for Williamstown and produced a big senior season for the Yellowjackets. Kerr rushed for 1,500 yards and 18 touchdowns this year as one of the top running backs in Class AA. He's another big-framed running back who's durable and will break first and second contact consistently with speed to take it to the house on any given touch. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1690445"],"_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-6942c4d451858"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Freshman RB [player_tooltip player_id='1826125' first='Jaden' last='Black'] rightfully got most of the headlines for George Washington this season, but an under-the-radar running back to know is [player_tooltip player_id='1690445' first='Khyon' last='Davis']. He was a quality secondary option for the Patriots in the backfield this season, while also playing well at outside linebacker. Davis is capable of playing running back, slot receiver, or safety at the next level and is a quality small college prospect for D3 and NAIA programs to check out. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1605769"],"_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-6942c4d45189e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The Weir Red Riders had a tough 2025 season in a rebuilding year, but 2026 RB [player_tooltip player_id='1605769' first='Daniel' last='Howland'] was one of their bright spots and a player to know. He's a talented two-way player who can also play linebacker at the next level with upside there as well. Howland's running back tape from his senior year showed clear ability with the ball in his hands and athletic traits that should earn him college opportunities. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1926022"],"_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-6942c4d4518e3"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1926022' first='Dylan' last='Paxton'] did a nice job executing his role in Winfield's Wing-T scheme and is a prospect for small colleges to check out. His stats may not wow you, but Paxton was willing to do the dirty work in a run-heavy scheme, and he provided depth at linebacker as well for the Generals. Paxton was also utilized in the passing game, especially on shovel passes, and totaled over 200 yards in that facet of the game as well. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1988611"],"_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-6942c4d45192b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A small school running back that we liked a lot when evaluating his senior film was 2026 Pocahontas County RB [player_tooltip player_id='1988611' first='Haydon' last='Moore']. He did a great job for the Warriors in his senior season, earning All-State honors and being a talented two-way player who can also play safety and linebacker. Moore is a physical runner with good footwork who is deserving of D3 opportunities if he wishes to continue his playing career at the next level. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>FULL RB RANKINGS</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/position-ranking-table {"name":"acf/position-ranking-table","data":{"class":"2026","_class":"field_65cfb7374abb9","position":"2408","_position":"field_65cfbfcb19ad6","national_rankings":"0","_national_rankings":"field_660c1d73c0e49","state":"2453","_state":"field_65cfb88a603fe"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6942c4d452420"} /-->