Game-Changing Missouri Running Backs Without Offers

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>As we near the end of the month of May, the 2026 high school football offseason is in full swing. With that in mind, I have been taking some time to evaluate some top prospects in the state of Missouri who are still seeking their first offer. When doing so, I have noticed that there are several very talented running backs falling under the radar. With that being said, here are four running backs in the state of Missouri who have caught my attention and have yet to pick up their first offer to play at the next level.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1131031"],"_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-6a17680d5d402"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1131031' first='Jayden' last='Burleson'] is a player who caught my attention when breaking down junior year film. He is a tough ball carrier to bring down in the open field as he has the elusiveness to make defenders miss along with the contact balance to break tackles with ease without losing stride. Burleson has also shown the burst of speed to breakaway from the defense on long runs. As a junior, Jayden carried the ball 92 times for 844 yards and 16 touchdowns. Burleson has started taking college visits this offseason and I wouldn't be surprised to see some offers come his way this summer. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1590235"],"_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-6a17680d5d44d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1590235' first='Lee' last='White'] is coming off an outstanding junior year in which he carried the ball 175 times for 1,368 yards and 15 touchdowns. White has impressive vision in the open field which he uses to find cut back lanes then hit them accordingly to avoid defenders. He has also proven to be a strong runner, showing the ability to lower his shoulder and run straight through defenders to break tackles. White also caught seven passes for 79 yards as a junior. Lee is a player who I expect college coaches to be paying close attention to heading into his senior season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1314216"],"_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-6a17680d5d475"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1314216' first='Kai' last='Robinson'] played in more of a rotational role out of the backfield as a sophomore but he was productive when on the field, running the ball 57 times for 275 yards and three touchdowns. Robinson is a strong runner who uses his leg drive to pick up extra yards through contact. Once he hits the open field, Robinson has also shown the speed to break away for big gains. He also caught one touchdown pass as a junior and made an impact on defense, recording 68 tackles and two sacks. Robinson will be a player to keep an eye on as his role continues to grow moving forward. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1921395"],"_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-6a17680d5d496"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The final running back in the state of Missouri who has stood out to me and is still seeking an offer in [player_tooltip player_id='1921395' first='Travis' last='Allen Jr']. Travis had a strong sophomore year, carrying the ball 138 times for 1,072 yards and 18 touchdowns. He has explosive speed which he uses to burst through the running lane with a sense of urgency then run away from the defense for big gains. When defenders are able to catch up to him, he has shown the elusiveness to make them miss with ease. Travis should definitely start seeing his recruitment heat up heading into his junior year. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->