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Underrated 2027 Running Backs To Know

Underrated 2027 Running Backs To Know
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Matt DeBary
Matt DeBary January 18, 2026 @ 07:56 AM
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Jordan Lindo
Jordan Lindo 5'10" | 195 lbs | RB | 2027
GA
Bentley Rich
Bentley Rich 5'11" | 200 lbs | RB | 2027
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Ike Wyngaard
Ike Wyngaard 5'9" | 170 lbs | RB | 2027
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Derrell Brown
Derrell Brown 5'10" | 160 lbs | RB | 2027
GA
Hudson Chadwick
Hudson Chadwick 6'2" | 190 lbs | ATH | 2027
GA
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>These sleeper 2027 running backs are bound for giant senior seasons...</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2106127"],"_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-6969170e080e7"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A smaller back who can really, really run, Wyngaard knows how to change directions, make defenders miss, and out-run defenders down the field. He shows good vision, agility, and while he may not blow anyone away physically, he knows how to play the position and get the absolute most out of every carry. The small-town back in Jasper ran for exactly 1,000 yards on the season with 11 touchdowns on the ground. He averaged an outstanding 8.9 yards per carry and will be an easy addition to the 2027 Prep Redzone rankings. Look for him to have a dominant senior season in 2026.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["662802"],"_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-6969170e0819f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Another North Georgia back flying under the radar, Chadwick is a big athlete who can run, jump, and fight off blocks as well as any back in the area. He runs hard, he's tough to tackle up high, and can find his balance when being tripped up. He's a consistent chain-mover who really shined as a junior for a Calhoun program looking to get back to championship form. At 6-foot-2 190-pounds, Chadwick will brings more toughness and physicality to the Calhoun offense as a senior next fall. In 2025, Chadwick ran for just over 1,000 yards and 16 touchdowns, averaging 9.3 yards per carry along the way.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2106136"],"_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-6969170e0821b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Another powerful back up in the North Georgia mountains, Rich is a strong, physically gifted back who breaks tackles with ease at 5-foot-11 200-pounds. He runs hard behind his pads and consistently wear down a defense as the game goes along. He also brings above-average speed for someone his size along with the ability to help in the return game on special teams. One of the region's more productive running backs last season, Rich is coming off a dependable junior season where he ran for 950 yards and 10 touchdowns on the ground. He averaged 102 yards per game and will see a new ranking come his way in the next Prep Redzone update.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2106145"],"_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-6969170e082be"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">An explosive North Georgia running back who also ran wild during the 2025 season, Lindo was a big weapon for the Rabun-Gap offense and saw plenty of holes open up for him throughout his junior season. His shifty running style, natural speed, and impressive vision allowed him to score from anywhere on the field. He brings good size at 5-foot-10 195-pounds and was very reliable last season for the Eagles, rushing for 891 yards and 13 touchdowns. He averaged an impressive 8.7 yards per carry and could see plenty of D1 interest and offers come his way soon. He'll also see a big bump in the next 2027 rankings update.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2091219"],"_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-6969170e0833c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A South Georgia back with plenty of acceleration and breakaway speed, Brown may not be the biggest back, but he's a fearless runner who can get yards in the trenches while giving the Crisp County offense a explosive threat out of the backfield. The Cordele native ran for an impressive 758 yards last season as a junior with 12 touchdowns. He averaged a really strong 7.9 yards per carry and went over the 100-yard mark twice. Brown has a chance to see more carries come his way in 2026 as a senior. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->

These sleeper 2027 running backs are bound for giant senior seasons...

Ike Wyngaard

Ike Wyngaard

HEIGHT 5'9"
WEIGHT 170
POS RB
CLASS 2027
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Ike
Wyngaard RB
Class
2027
Height
5'9"
Weight
170
HS
Pickens
|
GA
Underrated 2027 Running Backs To Know
A smaller back who can really, really run, Wyngaard knows how to change directions, make defenders miss, and...
Written by Matt DeBary
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Ike Wyngaard

State: Georgia
School: Pickens
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Hudson Chadwick

Hudson Chadwick

GA
ATH
HEIGHT 6'2"
WEIGHT 190
POS ATH
CLASS 2027
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Hudson
Chadwick ATH
Class
2027
Height
6'2"
Weight
190
GA
Underrated 2027 Running Backs To Know
Another North Georgia back flying under the radar, Chadwick is a big athlete who can run, jump, and...
Written by Matt DeBary
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Hudson Chadwick

State: Georgia
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Bentley Rich

Bentley Rich

HEIGHT 5'11"
WEIGHT 200
POS RB
CLASS 2027
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Bentley
Rich RB
Class
2027
Height
5'11"
Weight
200
HS
Union County
|
GA
Underrated 2027 Running Backs To Know
Another powerful back up in the North Georgia mountains, Rich is a strong, physically gifted back who breaks...
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Bentley Rich

State: Georgia
School: Union County
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Jordan Lindo

Jordan Lindo

HEIGHT 5'10"
WEIGHT 195
POS RB
CLASS 2027
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Jordan
Lindo RB
Class
2027
Height
5'10"
Weight
195
HS
Rabun Gap-Nacoochee
|
GA
Underrated 2027 Running Backs To Know
An explosive North Georgia running back who also ran wild during the 2025 season, Lindo was a big...
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Jordan Lindo

State: Georgia
School: Rabun Gap-Nacoochee
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Derrell Brown

Derrell Brown

HEIGHT 5'10"
WEIGHT 160
POS RB
CLASS 2027
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Derrell
Brown RB
Class
2027
Height
5'10"
Weight
160
HS
Crisp County
|
GA
Underrated 2027 Running Backs To Know
A South Georgia back with plenty of acceleration and breakaway speed, Brown may not be the biggest back,...
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Derrell Brown

State: Georgia
School: Crisp County
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