2026 Wheeling Park running back Amar’e Johnson Amar’e Johnson 5'10" | 180 lbs | RB/DB Bishop Moore | 2026 FL went out and earned our #1 RB ranking in the class after a breakout sophomore season for the Patriots. Johnson rushed for just under 1,000 yards and 15 touchdowns with a 7.1 yards per carry average. He also proved to be a versatile back who can be used in the passing game where he caught 28 passes for 243 yards out of the backfield and when lining up as a receiver. Johnson is as natural of a runner at running back as you’re going to find in West Virginia where you can clearly tell he has a deep family pedigree at the position. He has tremendous footwork and hips that allow him to change direction and stop and start quickly. Johnson consistently keeps defenders off-balanced and uncomfortable in the open field and in tight spaces with innate make-you-miss ability. He’s versatile in having the ability to run between the tackles but loves to bounce it outside where he can take it the distance if he gets a step on the edge. Having seen him play in person multiple times last season, we can vouch for his ability to take over games and step up late in games to ice it.

It seems to be only a matter of time before Johnson earns his first D1 opportunity and has the potential to earn offers from the P4 level with the trajectory that he’s on.