Christian has been a workhorse running back, carrying the ball 169 times for 2,858 yards and 43 touchdowns this season. He combines power, vision, and speed to consistently pick up big gains. Christian reads blocks well and has the ability to make defenders miss in tight spaces, while also showing breakaway speed once he finds an open lane. He’s durable, tough between the tackles, and consistently moves the chains for his team. With his combination of explosiveness and reliability, Christian is a back who can carry an offense and make a significant impact every week.

Ozona is off to a 5-0 start, and a huge part of that success has been the play of Villarreal. At 6-foot-2, 200 pounds, Villarreal has the frame and running style college programs covet. He’s a downhill back with the strength to finish runs and the balance to absorb contact without losing momentum.

He rushed for 1,438 yards and 17 touchdowns as a junior and is already closing in on those numbers with 1,424 yards through just five games. Villarreal thrives in a power run scheme, but his ability to get vertical quickly also makes him dangerous in spread looks. His combination of size, toughness, and production should make him one of the more intriguing 2026 backs for recruiters to follow.