Still Available: Top 2026 Georgia Runningbacks, Part I

You can throw a rock in GA and hit a few different college-capable RBs. In Georgia, there are some seniors capable of playing at several different levels still available. Here's a first look at a couple.    Matthews is an absolute burner with impressive GPS metrics that consistently exceed 22 MPH. He also PR'd in the 100M at 11.35. Matthews is a no-nonsense runner who stays vertical. When given a lane, he is a TD threat from any spot on the field with his HR speed. He is physical at contact and can restart runs. He is a tall, lean 6'0 190 with space to continue growing into himself. Matthews gifts small schools access to speed they don't typically have access to.     Hulett is a true athlete with production as a passer, receiver, and rusher. To me, this is a clear RB projection. He has a stout, low center of gravity and impresses with his patience, pace, and vision as a runner. Good foot speed and short-area quickness help him create yards and jump in and out of running lanes. Regardless of where he ends up position-wise, Hulett is one of the most productive players in the state and should be a no-brainer at an in-state small school.     Curry is another RB projection with production as a rusher, receiver, and even as a DB. He runs on a smaller, cut frame. His foot speed and explosiveness in the short areas are impressive, quickly breaking down defenders and creating yards. He maintains his top gear to help separate and round off his game as a home run threat. Curry is a fun watch and is still flying under the radar this time of year, despite rushing for over 2000 yards this fall.     Hollingsworth has long been one of my favorite sleeper RBs in Georgia. For much of the regular season, Hollingsworth was one of the top rushing leaders in Georgia, and did it despite little recruiting buzz. Hollingsworth is tall, lean, and has plenty of room to fill out. He is a leggy player with impressive vision and shiftiness in the short areas. He is slippery in space and hard to get wrapped as a result. I always thought he would at least end up with a D1 PWO opportunity, but looks like he will get a crack at the small school level and get a chance to prove himself there.     [player_tooltip player_id='1905799' first='Zay' last='Prince'] might be the most unique player on this list. He is a true bruiser, built into his 6'2 frame with impressive mass and definition. He is a true short-yardage bruiser with long strides to roll downhill. Once he gets going in space, he demands extra attention to bring him down. Even if he's a situational back, it's hard to see him not getting an opportunity at the next level with his combination of size and juice.     Davis is a productive two-way player who can thump downhill on defense, but is likely projected as an RB long term. His physicality on defense certainly translates to offense. He is a physical driver, firing his feet through contact to will the offense forward. When given a lane, his explosiveness and speed flash, consistently rattling off big runs. He can really move for a player with his weight and body type at 5'11 190. A D1 caliber RB still available.     Powell is still available after being a productive member of some very successful Toombs County teams. Powell is built like a bruiser and has true home run potential. He is explosive in the short areas and a slick enough athlete to make subtle shifts to find new running lanes. You can expect him to stay on his feet through contact, but he consistently outruns angles on tape. He is picking up some D1 love down the stretch and grades out to that level.     Ricks is a shorter, stout, thickly built player who was one of the most prolific rushers in Georgia this year. He might not be the most traitsy player on this list, but he creates yards in the most unique ways. He keeps his feet active, giving him access to jump cut opportunities. His contact balance is impressive, consistently staying on his feet through traffic and restarting runs. Would definitely be intrigued with Ricks at a small school if I was looking for a bruiser.     After tracking him throughout his senior season, I became a massive fan of [player_tooltip player_id='1905899' first='Henry' last='Pullen'] down the stretch as he helped will McEachern to their best season in years. Pullen has true bellcow features, and he plays that way by churning out tough runs. For a player at his size, he can lift off in space at an impressive level. This is a D1 RB still available and would be a quick call for me at a D1 looking to finish out the HS class, or secure a PWO with a high floor.     Washington is another D1 graded RB still on the board after the early signing period. Washington is a true thumper with his stout, heavy mass frame. It's good weight too. He is an explosive puncher through contact and is capable of decleating defenders in an alley. He builds up a lot of momentum downhill and is almost guaranteed to fall forward at the end of runs. Washington would be another early call for me at a D1 school looking to close out my high school class.

You can throw a rock in GA and hit a few different college-capable RBs. In Georgia, there are some seniors capable of playing at several different levels still available. Here's a first look at a couple.