WPIAL’s Top Ground Threats: 5 Talented 2027 RBs

<!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1180690"],"_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-69ffdc8c1ae68"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Dimitri Velisairs is an excellent running back from Avonworth. He was one of the key figures on the WPIAL and State Title Avonworth team last season. He is a classic one-cut-and-get-downfield type of running back. He is excellent at reading the hole and getting downhill while he runs the ball. Then, defenders fall to the wayside when they are trying to tackle him. He is a physical and rugged runner. He also shows a good burst and quickness, which allows him to excel as a running back. Velisaris is a good running back in the 2027 class. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Junior Season Highlights‼️<br><br>Team had a great season! 15-0 WPIAL &amp; STATE champs!!<a href="https://twitter.com/wpialsportsnews?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@wpialsportsnews</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/WPIAL_Insider?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@WPIAL_Insider</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/PRZVicCastillo?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PRZVicCastillo</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/PaFootballNews?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PaFootballNews</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/PA_TodaySports?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PA_TodaySports</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/WPIAL_Blitz?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@WPIAL_Blitz</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/AvonworthFB?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@AvonworthFB</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/drossman?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@drossman</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/kubdog5?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@kubdog5</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/PJCTraining?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PJCTraining</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/thelab_sp?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@thelab_sp</a> <a href="https://t.co/FH0SDngSjE">https://t.co/FH0SDngSjE</a> <a href="https://t.co/XFJXzLa1fp">pic.twitter.com/XFJXzLa1fp</a></p>&mdash; Dimitri_Velisaris (@Dveli_34) <a href="https://twitter.com/Dveli_34/status/2002584541605593527?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 21, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["916180"],"_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-69ffdc8c1af0c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='916180' first='Myontae' last='Mott'] is a playmaking running back from Bishop Canevin. He might have some of the best films I have seen in a while. He can score anytime he touches the ball. When he takes the handoff, he looks like he is shot out of a cannon because of how explosive he is running the ball. He has elite speed, and once he gets into the open field, he is off to the races. He also has a physical running style, which makes him hard to tackle in the open field. Mott is a legitimate athlete and running back in the 2027 class. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Full szn highlights! Check it out.<br>RB/ATH<br>5'8 180<br>C/O 2027 <br>3.3 gpa <br>17 tds<br>1100 yds <a href="https://twitter.com/TheHook720?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@TheHook720</a><a href="https://twitter.com/RodSteele16?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@RodSteele16</a><a href="https://twitter.com/PRZVicCastillo?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PRZVicCastillo</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/210ths?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@210ths</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/MarcusAdemilola?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@MarcusAdemilola</a><a href="https://twitter.com/_mvandamia?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@_mvandamia</a><a href="https://twitter.com/PineStar11?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PineStar11</a> <a href="https://t.co/irOXhzo6bP">pic.twitter.com/irOXhzo6bP</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='916180' first='Myontae' last='Mott'] (@MyontaeMott) <a href="https://twitter.com/MyontaeMott/status/2054646776611664244?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 13, 2026</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1623995"],"_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-69ffdc8c1af5f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1623995' first='Wyatt' last='Sparbanie'] is a good athlete who makes something special happen almost every time he touches the ball. He is so tough to tackle because he makes excellent moves, and he has good speed. Several times on film, you see him run one direction, pivot across the other part of the field. It looks crazy when he does it, but he usually gets away with it. He has crazy good speed. Once he gets into the open field, he easily separates from defenders. He also shows a physical running style. Sparbanie is an excellent athlete in the 2027 class. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Jr Szn film <br>1'300 rushing yds 89 carries 14.6 ypc <br>24 tds 7 rec 148 yds <br>47 tackles 21 tfl 7 sacks 1 Ff <br>missed 2 games <a href="https://t.co/QrcL69Wjwh">https://t.co/QrcL69Wjwh</a><a href="https://twitter.com/WesternBeaverFB?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@WesternBeaverFB</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/tcalt?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@tcalt</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/MRittCGS?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@MRittCGS</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/PA_TodaySports?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PA_TodaySports</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/TheWPIALEdition?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@TheWPIALEdition</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/WPIAL_Insider?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@WPIAL_Insider</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/WPIAL_Blitz?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@WPIAL_Blitz</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='1623995' first='Wyatt' last='Sparbanie'](8) (@Wyatt_Sparbanie) <a href="https://twitter.com/Wyatt_Sparbanie/status/1983734774197113098?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 30, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1903040"],"_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-69ffdc8c1afd1"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1903040' first='Brayden' last='McCarthy'] was Mr. Everything for Blackhawk last year on offense. He played primarily as a running back. He also played some time as a running quarterback and as a wide receiver. He is a smooth athlete who glides when he runs. When he gets into the open field, he runs past defenders. He is also a physical running back who is hard to tackle. The other impressive part of his game is his receiving skills. He catches the ball well and looks natural doing it. McCarthy has good athletic tools. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">CO &#039;27 RB/ATH<br><br>Junior Yr Stats:<br>1st Team All-Conference RB<br>HM All-Conference DEF ATH &amp; DB<br>1,353 rushing yds<br>88 receiving yds<br>1,594 A/P yds<br>16 TDs<br>8.8 avg yds per carry<br>32 total tackles<br>2.79 GPA<a href="https://twitter.com/CoachTMcCormick?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachTMcCormick</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/MaxPreps?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@MaxPreps</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/TheWPIALEdition?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@TheWPIALEdition</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/WPIAL_Insider?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@WPIAL_Insider</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/wpialsportsnews?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@wpialsportsnews</a>… <a href="https://t.co/OqrFtfnvgA">pic.twitter.com/OqrFtfnvgA</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='1903040' first='Brayden' last='McCarthy'] (@brayden_mccarth) <a href="https://twitter.com/brayden_mccarth/status/2016867450826973314?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 29, 2026</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1184441"],"_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-69ffdc8c1b01d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1184441' first='Julian' last='Dancear'] is a good running back who is explosive with the ball in his hands. He does a good job of hitting the hole full speed and making defenders miss. His ability to make defenders miss in the open field allows him to take shorter runs into bigger gains. He also has quickness and burst. Dancear is a good running back who is a highly skilled player. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">JUNIOR SEASON FILM⭐️!<br>96 carries 606 yards 3tds <br>24 rec 193 yards‼️<br>(STARTED RB WEEK 4)<a href="https://twitter.com/coachivy1788?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@coachivy1788</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/WPIAL_Insider?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@WPIAL_Insider</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/wpialsportsnews?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@wpialsportsnews</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/PAELITE7v7?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PAELITE7v7</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/DennisBiggs16?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@DennisBiggs16</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/PRZVicCastillo?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PRZVicCastillo</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/PrepRedzonePA?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PrepRedzonePA</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/wpial7?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@wpial7</a> <a href="https://t.co/D8rVqidK03">https://t.co/D8rVqidK03</a> <a href="https://t.co/mSLhDz3L12">pic.twitter.com/mSLhDz3L12</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='1184441' first='Julian' last='Dancear'] (@juliandancear5) <a href="https://twitter.com/juliandancear5/status/1982487336425591060?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 26, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->