Nalls has emerged as not only a premier RB in NWGA, but a premier RB in the entire state out of the 2028 class. He is a featherweight, but leggy RB prospect with room to get bigger. This dude can roll, and there is little that can stop him, or rather, catch him, when he gets going. He has the foot speed to dance around contact and the long speed to lift off. He accelerates through cuts and, when shedding off tacklers, kicking off a foot race that defenders aren’t ready for.

Isiah Nalls has been one of those young talented running backs that has been ultra productive for his team, and he already has a state title under his belt. One thing about Nalls, he’s a guy who works extremely hard and it shows on the field of play. This season I feel like he will burst on the scene in an even bigger way and he brings such a physical and athletic style to the table and he brings that dynamic running style to his team. He can run off of scrimmage and catch the ball out of the backfield. He is one name that will be heard all over the state in the fall of 2026. Look out for Nalls.

A shifty running back who can also make plays as a pass-catcher out of the backfield, Nalls is a slippery runner who can accelerate quickly and pick up tough yards. One of the best overall backs in North Georgia for the 2028 class, Nalls shows good vision, quick feet, and big-play ability as a sophomore last year when he ran for an impressive 421 yards and five touchdowns in a reserve role. He also helped in the passing game as he hauled in 14 passes for 127 yards on the season. He’s a promising back on the rise who could see more carries come his way as a junior. He’s currently ranked as the No. 5 RB prospect in Georgia for the 2028 class.

Isiah Nalls Isiah Nalls 5'10" | 185 lbs | RB Calhoun | 2028 State GA is a special player and a very hard worker. I have covered Nalls since his middle school days and I knew then, he was going to be special. Nalls has gotten better and better and hit the scene his freshman season with a state championship win. Nalls has the vision, the burst, the strength and agility to really do it all on the gridiron from the running back position. He is a threat wherever he is on the field. He’s going to have a huge season this year for the Calhoun Yellowjackets and do not be surprised if it’s some sort of record-breaking season for him in some capacity.

One of the later additions, but one of my favorite players at the event as a whole. He is one of the top running backs in the state of Georgia for the 2028 class. He is someone who has made a name for himself as an elusive back with plenty of traits. Schools will have an eye on this kid, as if he develops the way we all anticipate him to, he will wrap up his high school career with pen to paper, signing with a college program. Nalls is set for a huge season with the Calhoun Yellow Jackets, but he will look to make an even bigger name for himself in February.

A shifty, versatile back out of North Georgia who opened a lot of eyes last season as a freshman, Nalls saw big offers come his way recently from Duke, Florida State, Minnesota, and Memphis. He’s one of the top 2028 running backs in the state who runs with authority, balance, and has the ability to help catch passes out of the backfield. He shows quick feet, good burst, and is bound for a gigantic sophomore season for the mighty Calhoun Yellow Jackets in 2025.

One of the top young backs across North Georgia, Nalls is a physical back with above-average speed who helped lead Calhoun all the way to a state championship last year. Just a freshman, Nalls showed impressive balance, vision, and the ability to catch out of the backfield. He sure didn’t run like a freshman last year and already looks like a Power Four back at 5-foot-11 185-pounds. He opened a lot of eyes in year one and has a chance to run wild as a sophomore if he keeps working hard over the next three months.