NEW ADDITIONS: Small-Town Running Backs Added To 2026 Rankings

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>These small-town running backs were added to the 2026 Prep Redzone rankings...</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1776947"],"_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-69206f9400963"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">One of the more productive 2026 running backs across South Georgia, Cole is a power runner with above-average speed who consistently found the end-zone all season long. He runs hard, breaks a lot of tackles, and is fresh off a really impressive regular season and has run for close to 300 yards over his last two games with four touchdowns. In total, Cole has run for 805 yards and 15 touchdowns this season. His consistency, size, and dependability around the goal-line made it an easy decision to add him to the latest update. He's now ranked as the No. 49 RB prospect in the state for the 2026 class.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1852170"],"_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-69206f9400a21"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A small-town back in Middle Georgia who runs hard and picks up easy yards after first contact, Swint is a durable, dependable back who ran for 612 yards and six touchdowns through eight games this fall. He's one of the better backs in the area with size, toughness, and the ability to wear down a defense. He hit the 100-yard mark three times and ran for six touchdowns. He also hit the 75-yard mark in five of his eight games. The 5-foot-10 185-pounder is now ranked as the No. 67 RB prospect in the state among seniors.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1891746"],"_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-69206f9400ab3"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">It was a tough season for Greenville this year, but there's no doubt Deering was a bright spot who ran wild at times during the regular season. He's a big, powerful back who can power through defenders with ease with enough speed to score from anywhere on the field. He ran for a combined 1,667 yards and 12 touchdowns this fall, hitting the 100-yard mark six times. He ran for at least 200 yards in four games and ran for an eye-opening 300+ yards in two games. He absolutely deserves to be added to the latest rankings update, now coming in as the No. 30 RB prospect in the state for his class.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["401487"],"_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-69206f9400b40"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A speedy, elusive back who can score anytime he has the ball, Baynard is a South Georgia back in Quitman who is one of the fastest backs in the area. He had a really strong senior season and led the Bulldogs to an impressive playoff run. He ran for at least 140 yards in five games and ran for a total of 10 touchdowns. In total, this under the radar senior ran for 1,080 yards and just under 100 yards per game. He was one of the more productive 2026 running backs in the region and is now ranked by Prep Redzone as the No. 73 RB prospect in the state for the 2026 class.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1905935"],"_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-69206f9400bcb"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">One of the top overall backs in the Columbus area, Tarver was consistently productive all season long Aho brought his best every week. Leading Carver to a giant 2025 season, Tarver ran just over 1,000 yards through the first round of the playoffs with an impressive 17 total touchdowns. A scoring machine, Tarver hit the 100-yard mark in eight of his first 11 games, running for an impressive 11.2 yards per carry. He's one of the more slept-on backs in West Georgia for the 2026 class but will see a new ranking come his way in the next update. Tarver is now ranked by Prep Redzone as the No. 38 RB prospect in Georgia for his class.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->