Philly’s Ground Game: 5 Complete Running Backs in the 2027 Class

<!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1954074"],"_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-69ffd74d0487a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">D'Andre Webb is a beast of a running back. He is a physical running back who is hard to tackle. If defenders try to arm-tackle him, he usually breaks their tackles. He also shows good patience by waiting for the hole to open and hitting it. He also shows good vision to find openings. He is particularly good on off-tackle run plays and outside run plays. You see his vision, speed, and patience on these run plays. Webb also has elite speed, and if he gets an opening, he is off to the races. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Junior season highlight&#039;s <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachGoettner?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachGoettner</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/AW_VikingsFB?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@AW_VikingsFB</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/NewkirkCoach?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@NewkirkCoach</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/coachB6ix?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@coachB6ix</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/DavidBRobbins1?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@DavidBRobbins1</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/JackPConnell?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@JackPConnell</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachReich2207?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachReich2207</a> <a href="https://t.co/cqqL6g676l">pic.twitter.com/cqqL6g676l</a></p>&mdash; D&#039;Andre Webb JR (@Dandrewebbjr) <a href="https://twitter.com/Dandrewebbjr/status/1986220306298474999?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 5, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1923827"],"_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-69ffd74d04967"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1923827' first='A'ahzere' last='Lucas'] is an absolute playmaker in the 2027 class. He can score anytime he touches the ball. His quickness and burst are impressive to watch on film. He hits the hole like a freight train going downhill. He also shows good vision, finding the hole, cutting, and going downhill well. His speed is one of the most impressive parts of his game because when he gets into the open field, he is off to the end zone. He has that good of speed. Lucas is a talented player who has great playmaking.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["671952"],"_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-69ffd74d04a19"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='671952' first='Ahzir' last='Nelson'] is a complete running back from La Salle College. As a runner, he gets downhill very well. He also shows a good ability to run any run play. He is a complete run blocker because of his blocking and receiving. On one play, La Salle College was running a jet sweep, and Nelson laid out the defender to create a good run play. Then, as a receiver, he shows a good ability to catch the ball. He is also excellent between the tackles. He runs hard and breaks many tackles. Nelson is a talented running back who has elite skills.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Check out updated Junior Season Full Highlights by [player_tooltip player_id='671952' first='Ahzir' last='Nelson'] on <a href="https://twitter.com/Hudl?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@hudl</a> <a href="https://t.co/RttzrO4KRX">https://t.co/RttzrO4KRX</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/hudl?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#hudl</a></p>&mdash; Ahzir X Nelson (@XAhzir) <a href="https://twitter.com/XAhzir/status/2049644268306698533?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 30, 2026</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1180727"],"_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-69ffd74d04a87"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1180727' first='Quasir' last='Sampson'] is a good athlete and football player for Wissahickon. He played a variety of roles on offense and defense last season. On offense, he played as a running back who excelled in a ton of different jobs. He 1st showed an excellent blocking ability. He is a good lead blocker, and he shows good strength and feet to drive defenders down the field. Then he was used a ton in the passing game. He played as a slot receiver and caught the ball well. He also flashed good running skills, with his quickness and burst. On defense, he played well as an outside linebacker, excelling in space. Sampson is a complete running back in the 2027 class and a good outside linebacker. His skill set is excellent. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Check out [player_tooltip player_id='1180727' first='Quasir' last='Sampson']&#039;s Junior SZN on<a href="https://twitter.com/WissFootball?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@WissFootball</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/EPAFootball?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@EPAFootball</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/NoahBurdsall?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@NoahBurdsall</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Coach_Hatcher20?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Coach_Hatcher20</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/TGCuse?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@TGCuse</a> <a href="https://t.co/DnmAhLZrrH">https://t.co/DnmAhLZrrH</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/hudl?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#hudl</a> <br>Due to unforeseen and unexpected circumstances, my Junior season was cut very short. Here are my highlights of the three games I played.</p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='1180727' first='Quasir' last='Sampson'] (@QuasirSamp32) <a href="https://twitter.com/QuasirSamp32/status/2023115794083696863?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 15, 2026</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["953085"],"_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-69ffd74d04b12"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='953085' first='Hanif' last='Sheed'] is an excellent athlete as a running back in the 2027 class. He has the quickness and burst you want from a running back. He also runs hard, as he rarely goes down when he gets hit. That continuous running style is what makes him impressive. Then you add in his receiving skills, and you've got a complete back. He has excellent hands he catches the ball well. His ability to make defenders miss in the open field is also impressive. Sheed is an outstanding running back in the 2027 class.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Junior season film <a href="https://twitter.com/RomanCatholicHC?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@RomanCatholicHC</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/NextLevelQBs?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@NextLevelQBs</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/MimsMims1105?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@MimsMims1105</a> <a href="https://t.co/GPGB2ptAtf">pic.twitter.com/GPGB2ptAtf</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='953085' first='Hanif' last='Sheed'] (@hanif_sheed) <a href="https://twitter.com/hanif_sheed/status/2027500681272172671?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 27, 2026</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->