2026 Elite Combine: Top Running Back Performers

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1314216' first='Kai' last='Robinson'] I Lutheran North I 2028 I<br>(5'11" 180) 9'10" broad jump, 4.25 pro agility, 28.9" vertical<br>- Explosive back with good power and speed. Has good size and is a complete back who displayed impressive pass catching ability in one on ones along with his strong testing numbers. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1743304' first='Kenzo' last='Hockerson'] I Lee's Summit North I 2029 I<br>(5'9" 170) - 4.66 laser forty, 9'7" broad jump, 4.12 pro agility and a 29.8" vertical jump<br>- Speedy back who has all the tools you look for. He showed speed, quickness, great lateral movement and cutting ability, explosive power and impressive pass catching ability. I expect a big season from him.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Memphis Mattox I Jackson I 2028 I<br>(5'7" 165) - 4.78 laser forty, 4.13 pro agility, 9'11" broad jump, 32.73 vertical jump<br>- Another absolutely explosive all-purpose type running back at the combine who put on a show with his overall athletic ability and skills. Showed the type of receiving skills where he could also play slot. Impressive returner who should see his role increase in 2026.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2048709' first='Cody' last='Shaver'] I Festus St. Pius X I 2027 I<br>(5'11" 190) - 5.08 laser forty, 4.31 pro agility <br>- This 3,000 yard rusher in 2025 performed well on the day and showed why he was so successful as a junior last season. A true North/South runner who ran as hard in drills and testing as he did on the field. Good strength and bonus pass catching ability.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Cannon Kisner</strong> I De Soto I 2028 I<br>(5'8" 164) - 4.63 laser forty, 10-foot broad jump, 32.75 vertical jump, 4.21 pro agility<br>- I was really impressed and surprised most of all with the performance of this very athletic sophomore back. Showed great speed, power and explosive jumping ability. Stood out in drills and one on ones showing why he had a big 2025 season for his Dragons. Interesting to watch the next two years.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1635445' first='Grant' last='Spears'] I Lindbergh I 2029 I <br>(5'6" 140) - 4.73 laser forty, 9'6" broad jump, 4.19 pro agility and 29'7" vertical jump<br>- A small in stature but big in athletic ability and talent freshman who hung in there with all of the upperclassmen with his testing and on field performance in the drills and one on ones. Lightning quick and tough to get a hand on. Tremendous speed and jumping ability. Showed good skills. Look out for him in 2026.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->