2028 Small-Town Running Backs To Know This Fall

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>These 2028 small-town running backs could run wild next fall...</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1670547"],"_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-699de1fa9236d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A shifty running back who can also make plays as a pass-catcher out of the backfield, Nalls is a slippery runner who can accelerate quickly and pick up tough yards. One of the best overall backs in North Georgia for the 2028 class, Nalls shows good vision, quick feet, and big-play ability as a sophomore last year when he ran for an impressive 421 yards and five touchdowns in a reserve role. He also helped in the passing game as he hauled in 14 passes for 127 yards on the season. He's a promising back on the rise who could see more carries come his way as a junior. He's currently ranked as the No. 5 RB prospect in Georgia for the 2028 class.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2048741"],"_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-699de1fa923d3"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A promising small-town back from Conyers, Veasley is a tough, durable two-way player who shined on both sides of the ball last season. He's a tough runner on offense who does have the ability to out-run defenders in the open field. He runs behind his pads, can break tackles at the second level, and made every carry county. The second-year back took off for 587 yards last season on just 65 carries for an eye-opening average of nine yards per carry while finding the end-zone five times. He's one of the region's top returning running backs who could put up even better numbers next season as a junior.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2048654"],"_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-699de1fa9241a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A quick back with impressive burst and change of direction, Hooks is fresh off a strong sophomore season where he consistently made defenders look silly. He runs with balance, can make defenders miss in the open field, and was one of the more productive backs in the Milledgeville area. The Middle Georgia back ran for a respectable 710 yards and 10 touchdowns on just 104 carries, averaging 6.8 yards a carry throughout the season. He also caught 16 passes out of the backfield for 121 yards and two more scores. Hooks has the potential to have a possible "breakout" junior seaosn this upcoming fall.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2049811"],"_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-699de1fa9245a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A smaller back from Columbus who runs as well as anyone in the area, Glover is one of the fastest backs you'll find in the region who showed last season he can score from anywhere on the field. He can make defenders miss, but his straight line speed allowed him to leave defenders in the dust. An impressive overall athlete, Glover made a big impact on the ground last season as a sophomore, rushing for 520 yards and eight touchdowns. He also averaged an impressive 7.2 yards per attempt. Look for Glover to make an even bigger impact as a junior in 2026.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1097598"],"_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-699de1fa92497"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A small-town athlete who made a significant impact last year at both running back and linebacker, Jones is a max-effort player with a natural feel for the game and above-average athleticism and durability for his age. The small-town prospect from Lincolnton was a major weapon on offense as he ran for 500 yards and 12 touchdowns as a reserve back. He was one of the team's more productive players, averaging an eye-opening 12.5 yards per carry. The sophomore ran the ball only 40 times last year but could see more carries next fall with their top two rushers off to the next level. Look for Jones to continue thriving on both sides of the ball for Lincoln County in 2026.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->