Ground Game Standouts: 5 Talented 2027 Running Backs

<!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1398199"],"_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-69ffe38721c34"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1398199' first='Kelvin' last='Morrison'] is one of the best players in the 2027 class. He is an explosive athlete who can score anytime he touches the ball. He has legit speed, and he runs past defenders when they try to tackle him. He is excellent anytime he touches the ball. He has a perfect blend of speed and elusiveness as a runner. An example was a punt return he took for a touchdown. Morris committed to Virginia Tech, a massive pick-up for them to get a talented running back. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">BREAKING: Class of 2027 RB [player_tooltip player_id='1398199' first='Kelvin' last='Morrison'] has Committed to Virginia Tech, he tells me for <a href="https://x.com/Rivals?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Rivals</a>⁰⁰The 6'0 188 RB from Hermitage, PA chose the Hokies over Miami, Ohio State, and Tennessee ⁰⁰“<a href="https://x.com/hashtag/ThisIsHome?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ThisIsHome</a> <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/LGH?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#LGH</a> <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/Sliderz?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Sliderz</a>”⁰⁰<a href="https://t.co/GknzfWuTqB">https://t.co/GknzfWuTqB</a> <a href="https://t.co/HkoNikW1kX">pic.twitter.com/HkoNikW1kX</a></p>&mdash; Hayes Fawcett (@Hayesfawcett3) <a href="https://x.com/Hayesfawcett3/status/2047359673666261388?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 23, 2026</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1937545"],"_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-69ffe38721cc2"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1937545' first='Chace' last='Petrosky'] is a good running back for Belle Vernon. He has a physical and tough running style that makes him difficult to tackle. He does a good job of running through contact and breaking tackles. If defenders try to arm-tackle him, they struggle to bring him to the ground. He also flashes good speed, and if he gets space, he can take a handoff for big gains. Petrosky's running style of refusing to go down shows how good a player he is as a running back. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">:Junior Season Stats <br><br>-869 rushing yards<br>-116 carries/attempts <br>-7.5 average <br><br> Here are my highlights for Jr. Season. <br>Runs, Catches, Blocks, Tdys<a href="https://t.co/9I2zvIVkJd">https://t.co/9I2zvIVkJd</a><a href="https://x.com/wpialsportsnews?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@wpialsportsnews</a> <a href="https://x.com/CSAPrepStar?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CSAPrepStar</a> <a href="https://x.com/CoachBryerBVA?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachBryerBVA</a> <a href="https://x.com/HumbertCoach?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@HumbertCoach</a> <a href="https://x.com/CCHastings1863?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CCHastings1863</a> <a href="https://x.com/PrepRedzonePA?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PrepRedzonePA</a> <a href="https://x.com/AlPoodie?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@AlPoodie</a>… <a href="https://t.co/7AjHuuF4b0">pic.twitter.com/7AjHuuF4b0</a></p>&mdash; chacepetrosky (@chacepetrosky1) <a href="https://x.com/chacepetrosky1/status/1982825670238437612?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 27, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1217516"],"_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-69ffe38721d0e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1217516' first='Jay' last='Santos'] is a good prospect from Emmaus High School. When looking at Santo's film, two things stood out: 1st, he is a patient runner, and 2nd, he is a workhorse running back. He shows good patience because Emmaus runs a ton of gap schemes with linemen pulling. Santos does a good job of waiting for his lineman to get out in front. He then runs well behind them. Santos is also a workhorse running back because you feel comfortable giving him a ton of carries. He also has a physical style that makes him tough to tackle. Santos is a good running back with good skills. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Year 3 (Junior szn)<br>180 Carries⚡️<br>1000 Yards📏<br>18 Touchdowns 🙌🏽<br>0 Fumbles❌<a href="https://t.co/8zvREAxRRR">https://t.co/8zvREAxRRR</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='2200225' first='Javier' last='Santos'] (@JaySantos1110) <a href="https://x.com/JaySantos1110/status/1986083283416051852?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":["913550"],"_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-69ffe38721d80"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='913550' first='Anthony' last='Sisinni'] is a smooth running back from Northern Allegheny. His ability to run hard and glide while he runs is impressive. He has an impressive style of getting downhill and then making defenders miss in the open field. It is quickness and has a burst, but also possesses good moves to make defenders miss in the open field. The other part of his game is his physical running style. Sisinni is a good running back in the 2027 class who is lined up for a big Senior season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Week 4-8 Highlights <br>[player_tooltip player_id='913550' first='Anthony' last='Sisinni'] ATH-RB-STeams 💪<br>2027 6A North Allegheny 7-1!! T4L <a href="https://t.co/l8ueX3nPTI">https://t.co/l8ueX3nPTI</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='913550' first='Anthony' last='Sisinni'] (@0515sisinni) <a href="https://x.com/0515sisinni/status/1977062144110731507?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 11, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2058677"],"_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-6a1c4e2bf2b11"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Aidan Ford is a weapon in the rushing attack, and Conneaut High School used him in a variety of roles. He was primarily used as a wing/slot receiver where he took handoffs. He is excellent at showing patience and finding the hole. He then uses his burst and speed to hit the hole. He is so good at using that quickness to make defenders miss. His patience comes in handy with the variety of running plays they call for Ford. Then he has a physical running style that is hard to tackle. His speed is excellent, especially in the open field, as he makes defenders miss. Ford is a talented running back in the 2027 class. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Aidan Ford C/O 2027<br>Junior Year Highlights<a href="https://t.co/4Y6guab3lQ">https://t.co/4Y6guab3lQ</a></p>&mdash; Aidan Ford (@AidanFord110268) <a href="https://x.com/AidanFord110268/status/2029323507469889876?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 4, 2026</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->