To wrap up our top five running backs in the class of 2025 in the state of Kentucky, I have Giaonni Hunter Giaonni Hunter 5'11" | 210 lbs | RB Shelby County | 2025 State KY . Hunter had another very impressive season as a junior, running the ball 225 times for 1,742 yards and 17 touchdowns in 10 games. The main thing that stands out to me with Giaonni is his explosiveness. He is a downhill runner that bursts through the running lane with a sense of urgency and hits a second gear once he hits the second level to run away from the defense. Hunter has also shown the elusiveness to make defenders miss when they’re able to catch up to him. Giaonni also caught one touchdown pass this past season and made an impact on defense, finishing the year with 43 tackles, 4.5 tackles for loss, two sacks, and one fumble recovery returned for a touchdown. While Giaonni doesn’t currently hold any offers, I wouldn’t be surprised to see one come his way soon as he has received some college interest and definitely has the talent to succeed at the next level.

Giaonni Hunter Giaonni Hunter 5'11" | 210 lbs | RB Shelby County | 2025 State KY is a running back that I’m very surprised doesn’t have an offer yet. Hunter had an impressive junior year, running the ball 225 times for 1,742 yards and 17 touchdowns in 10 games. He has a nice combination of speed, strength, and elusiveness as a ball carrier, showing the ability to run away from the defense or make defenders miss in the open field. Hunter also caught seven passes for 135 yards and a touchdown this past season. He also played a key role on defense at linebacker, finishing this past season with 43 tackles, 4.5 tackles for loss, two sacks, and one fumble recovery returned for a touchdown. Hunter has received a nice amount of college interest so I expect that first offer to come his way soon.

Giaonni Hunter Giaonni Hunter 5'11" | 210 lbs | RB Shelby County | 2025 State KY is a player that has had a true breakout year so far this season. Through the first six weeks, Hunter is the 4A rushing leader with 138 carries for 1,160 yards and 10 touchdowns. Hunter has very dangerous speed, showing the ability to burst through the running lane with a sense of urgency and simply run away from the defense. He has also shown the ability to make defenders miss in the open field. Giaonni doesn’t currently hold any offers but I expect some to come his way soon as he has received some college interest and definitely has the talent to play somewhere at the next level.

Another running back that has continuously impressed me this season is Giaonni Hunter Giaonni Hunter 5'11" | 210 lbs | RB Shelby County | 2025 State KY . Hunter played a key role in his team’s win over Dunbar, running the ball 30 times for 216 yards and four touchdowns. He showed impressive speed which he used to burst through the running lane and run away from the defense on long runs. Once he hit the open field, Hunter also showed the ability to make defenders miss. He also finished the game with one reception for 18 yards. While he doesn’t currently hold any offers, Giaonni has received some college interest and definitely has the talent to play at the next level.

Giaonni Hunter Giaonni Hunter 5'11" | 210 lbs | RB Shelby County | 2025 State KY is a running back that caught my attention last season and he continued to impress to kick off his junior year. Hunter played a huge role in Shelby County’s Week 1 win over Collins, running the ball 23 times for 221 yards and three touchdowns. Giaonni displayed very impressive speed and elusiveness, showing the ability to make defenders miss then accelerate once he hits the open field to run away from the defense. He also made an impact on defense, returning a fumble for a touchdown. While Hunter doesn’t currently hold any offers, I expect some to come his way soon as he has received some college interest and has the talent to play at the next level.