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Returning 1K Yard Running Backs in Louisiana

Returning 1K Yard Running Backs in Louisiana
Caleb Sisk
Caleb Sisk June 22, 2026 @ 10:12 PM
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Khlil Lewis
Khlil Lewis 5'6" | 170 lbs | RB | 2028
LA
Grant Braxton
Grant Braxton 5'6" | 170 lbs | RB | 2028
GA
Christian Maxie
Christian Maxie 5'8" | 172 lbs | RB | 2027
GA
Jakwan Jones
Jakwan Jones 5'8" | 180 lbs | RB | 2027
GA
Tyler Simpson
Tyler Simpson 5'10" | 190 lbs | RB/LB | 2029
LA
Jeremy Favorite
Jeremy Favorite 5'10" | 190 lbs | RB | 2027
LA
Jordin Griffin
Jordin Griffin 5'9" | 160 lbs | RB | 2027
LA
Kalon Gardner
Kalon Gardner 5'9" | 160 lbs | RB | 2028
LA
Spencer Collins
Spencer Collins 5'7" | 165 lbs | RB | 2027
LA
J’on Profit
J’on Profit 5'10" | 180 lbs | RB | 2027
LA
Payton Harris
Payton Harris 5'9" | 165 lbs | RB/DB | 2029
LA
Kyle Horde
Kyle Horde 6'2" | 220 lbs | LB/RB | 2027
LA
Kason Williams
Kason Williams 6'1" | 180 lbs | RB/ATH | 2028
LA
Jourden Hickerson
Jourden Hickerson 5'11" | 190 lbs | RB/LB | 2027
LA
Caiden Bellard
Caiden Bellard 5'10" | 190 lbs | RB/ATH | 2028
LA
Devin Lavalais
Devin Lavalais 6'1" | 180 lbs | ATH/DB | 2027
LA
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He is set to get his 50th touchdown this season, and will likely finish with over 60 if he has another great season. This will be his best season yet, and he will be at the top of nearly every major ranking.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2233204"],"_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-6a39f99eee181"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Jakwan Jones is one of the better running backs in the state of Louisiana, as he is, in fact, one of the more underrated players. Many have yet to learn exactly how good Jones is as a prospect. Last season, he finished with over a total of 1,700 yards rushing on the ground. This is something that could take a major step up in his final season, as he could find himself in the 2,000 rushing yard club, which will be limited with talent in the state of Louisiana. Jones is by far one of The Boot's finest.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2233253"],"_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-6a39f99eee222"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Christian Maxies is set to become one of the better players in the state of Louisiana when it comes to being a running back. Maxie has everything it takes to show this season that he is an elite player with the potential to push the limits of opposing teams more than almost any other player in the state. He is one of my favorite returning players in the state, and is arguably the player with the most potential if he continues to add more weight. I am all in on Maxie as a prospect and a high school player ahead of the 2026 season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1145834"],"_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-6a39f99eee2c0"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1145834' first='Caiden' last='Bellard'] is one of the better players in the state when it comes to playing both ways, as he has played offense and defense at a high level, although offense has been his focus. He was great in 2025, but with years remaining it is safe to say that he is bound to have one of the better 2026s and careers when it comes to all of 2028 prospects in the state. Bellard is the one that I will be keeping my eye on the closest ahead of the 2026 season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2233307"],"_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-6a39f99eee359"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Grant Braxton is a new discovery that I have recently made when it comes to the state of Louisiana, and I ahve quickly realized that he is one of the better players in the state. He is going to be one of the players with the most success next season, as he is improving in every aspect of his game. His rushing attack is on point, and he has only improved his receiving game, which will be key to the success. Braxton is up next.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Others:<br>• [player_tooltip player_id='2227499' first='Jordin' last='Griffin']<br>• TJ Burch<br>• Skyler Kelly<br>• [player_tooltip player_id='934563' first='Devin' last='Lavalais']<br>• [player_tooltip player_id='1801271' first='Spencer' last='Collins']<br>• John Paul Thibodaux<br>• Treylon Martin<br>• Nathan Driggs<br>• [player_tooltip player_id='1782517' first='J'on' last='Profit']<br>• Riley Jones<br>• [player_tooltip player_id='1616374' first='Kyle' last='Horde']<br>• Myka Nippl<br>• [player_tooltip player_id='1152815' first='Jourden' last='Hickerson']<br>• Z'Ryan Miles<br>• DE'Marion Cormier<br>• [player_tooltip player_id='1263234' first='Kason' last='Williams']<br>• Jaydan Hamilton<br>• Khlil Lewis<br>• [player_tooltip player_id='1848587' first='Kalon' last='Gardner']<br>• [player_tooltip player_id='2229259' first='Tyler' last='Simpson']<br>• [player_tooltip player_id='1619161' first='Payton' last='Harris']</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->
Jeremy Favorite

Jeremy Favorite

LA
RB
HEIGHT 5'10"
WEIGHT 190
POS RB
CLASS 2027
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Jeremy Favorite

State: Louisiana
School: North Iberville

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Returning 1K Yard Running Backs in Louisiana Returning 1K Yard Running Backs in Louisiana Returning 1K Yard Running Backs in Louisiana is the top running back in the class of 2027 for the state of Louisiana, in many people's books. He has shown time and time again that he can be trusted in the toughest situations, as…

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Jakwan Jones

Jakwan Jones

HEIGHT 5'8"
WEIGHT 180
POS RB
CLASS 2027
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Jakwan Jones

State: Georgia
School: Slidell

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Jakwan Jones is one of the better running backs in the state of Louisiana, as he is, in fact, one of the more underrated players. Many have yet to learn exactly how good Jones is as a prospect. Last season,…

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Christian Maxie

Christian Maxie

HEIGHT 5'8"
WEIGHT 172
POS RB
CLASS 2027
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Christian Maxie

State: Georgia
School: C.E. Byrd

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Christian Maxies is set to become one of the better players in the state of Louisiana when it comes to being a running back. Maxie has everything it takes to show this season that he is an elite player with…

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Caiden Bellard

Caiden Bellard

LA #17
RB/ATH #5
HEIGHT 5'10"
WEIGHT 190
POS RB/ATH
CLASS 2028
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Weight
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Caiden Bellard Caiden Bellard Caiden Bellard 5'10" | 190 lbs | RB/ATH University Lab | 2028 State LA is one of the better players in the state when it comes to playing both ways, as he has played offense and defense at a high level, although offense has been his focus. He was great in 2025, but with years remaining it is safe to say that he is bound to have one of the better 2026s and careers when it comes to all of 2028 prospects in the state. Bellard is the one that I will be keeping my eye on the closest ahead of the 2026 season.

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Grant Braxton

Grant Braxton

HEIGHT 5'6"
WEIGHT 170
POS RB
CLASS 2028
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Grant Braxton

State: Georgia
School: Leesville

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Grant Braxton is a new discovery that I have recently made when it comes to the state of Louisiana, and I ahve quickly realized that he is one of the better players in the state. He is going to be…

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Others:
• Jordin Griffin Jordin Griffin 5'9" | 160 lbs | RB Barbe | 2027 State LA
• TJ Burch
• Skyler Kelly
• Devin Lavalais Devin Lavalais 6'1" | 180 lbs | ATH/DB Marksville | 2027 State LA
• Spencer Collins Spencer Collins 5'7" | 165 lbs | RB Plaquemine | 2027 State LA
• John Paul Thibodaux
• Treylon Martin
• Nathan Driggs
• J’on Profit J’on Profit J’on Profit 5'10" | 180 lbs | RB Madison Prep | 2027 LA
• Riley Jones
• Kyle Horde Kyle Horde 6'2" | 220 lbs | LB/RB Westminster Christian Acedemy | 2027 State LA
• Myka Nippl
• Jourden Hickerson Jourden Hickerson Jourden Hickerson 5'11" | 190 lbs | RB/LB St. Amant | 2027 LA
• Z'Ryan Miles
• DE'Marion Cormier
• Kason Williams Kason Williams Kason Williams 6'1" | 180 lbs | RB/ATH Alexandria | 2028 State LA
• Jaydan Hamilton
• Khlil Lewis
• Kalon Gardner Kalon Gardner 5'9" | 160 lbs | RB West St. John | 2028 State LA
• Tyler Simpson Tyler Simpson Tyler Simpson 5'10" | 190 lbs | RB/LB Delta Charter | 2029 State LA
• Payton Harris Payton Harris 5'9" | 165 lbs | RB/DB Cedar Creek | 2029 State LA

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