Senior Running Back Standouts

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 2026 class of senior running backs in the Natural State is nothing short of elite from a production standpoint. The running backs in the class of 2026 are stellar to say the least. Here are several prospects who had strong senior seasons this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='479026' first='Barrett' last='Miller']-Running Back-Mountain Home-5'10” 200-Pounds</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='479026' first='Barrett' last='Miller'] has been a versatile weapon for the Mountain Home Bombers over the past few years. Miller was dynamic on the ground all season for the Bombers. He rushed 249 times for 2,047 yards and 27 touchdowns. Miller has the patience to allow his blockers to open up rushing lanes before exploding through the hole. Miller is a player who has the ability to play on Saturdays in the future. <strong></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='401206' first='Nikel' last='Lewis']-Running Back-Hamburg-5'9” 200-Pounds</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Hamburg running back opened plenty of eyes with his impressive play this season. Lewis is a machine at the running back position. Lewis led the state in rushing this season. He churned out 2.766 yards and 53 touchdowns on the ground. Lewis is committed to Austin Peay and he has the potential to do well at the next level. Lewis is a player to watch on Saturdays in the future.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Kevin Young-Running Back-Forrest City-5'11” 205-Pounds</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Kevin Young is a running back who has the ability to make opposing defenders miss tackles with ease. He does a great job of allowing his offensive linemen to open up rushing lanes. Young has the speed to get into the second level. He carries the ball between tackles in impressive fashion or can cut the run down the sideline. During the 2025 season, Young rushed for 2,022 yards and 29 touchdowns. He is a player who has the potential to do big things on Saturdays in the future.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='424570' first='Trevion' last='Greer']-Athlete-Newport-5'9” 170-Pounds</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='424570' first='Trevion' last='Greer'] is a prospect who has the versatility to hurt an opposing defense from anywhere on the field. Greer can run the ball between the tackles or make a cut and proceed down the sideline. He has impressive speed and a second gear when he gets into the open field. Greer rushed for 1,940 yards and 25 touchdowns this season. Greer is a player to watch out for at the next level in the future.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1734280' first='Elijah' last='Sugg']-Running Back/Linebacker-Prairie Grove-6'2” 205-Pounds</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1734280' first='Elijah' last='Sugg'] has been dominant on both sides of the ball for the Tigers this season. Sugg at the running back position has no problem dragging opposing defenders with him. He is tough to bring down. Meanwhile, he does a great job of picking out his rushing lanes. Sugg set the Prairie Grove single-season rushing record with 2,251 yards and 23 touchdowns. Sugg has the potential to do well at the next level on both sides of the ball.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->