One of, if not the best, early prospects in West Virginia’s 2029 class is undoubtedly George Washington RB Jaden Black Jaden Black 5'9" | 190 lbs | RB/LB George Washington | 2029 WV . He was a First Team All-State Performer and our Offensive Freshman of the Year after rushing for 1,600 yards and 26 touchdowns. His durability, physical running style and vision were some of his best early traits, which will translate well over the next three years of his development as a D1 prospect.

Freshman running back Jaden Black Jaden Black 5'9" | 190 lbs | RB/LB George Washington | 2029 WV of George Washington put on a sensational performance in the first round of the AAAA playoffs against Oak Hill, rushing 15 times for 221 yards and an astonishing six touchdowns. Black’s explosiveness this season has been eye-opening in his first year of high school. He’s made an immediate impact in his first season and playoff debut, helping George Washington secure a dominant victory and a successful 2025 campaign.

Freshman George Washington running back Jaden Black Jaden Black 5'9" | 190 lbs | RB/LB George Washington | 2029 WV has been a great story for the Patriots this season, with a breakout first year of high school. Black has rushed for over 1,300 yards and 19 touchdowns with three more scores in the passing game to help his team to the #5 seed in the playoffs. They’ll continue to lean on him for a push in the postseason, and Black has proven he has the durability to carry the load for a playoff run as our X-Factor selection for the Patriots.

The early top freshman in the class of 2029 has to be George Washington running back Jaden Black Jaden Black 5'9" | 190 lbs | RB/LB George Washington | 2029 WV . He’s had an explosive start to his high school career for the Patriots and is the top freshman rusher in the state. Black has rushed for 750 yards and 10 touchdowns so far this season and will have the opportunity to eclipse the 1,000-yard milestone in his first season in high school. Although he got banged up last week, Black has shown very good durability as a freshman with some high carry games under his belt. He’s a natural playmaker at the position and has a great feel as a ball carrier as a young athlete with D1 potential in his future.

The future of West Virginia high school football at running back will be 2029 George Washington RB Jaden Black Jaden Black 5'9" | 190 lbs | RB/LB George Washington | 2029 WV . He broke all of Ryan Switzer’s records at John Adams Middle School and is clearly going to be a headache for defenses for four years. His coaches had no problem letting Black be the bellcow in his first high school game, as he carried the ball 32 times for 114 yards and scored three total touchdowns on the night against a stout Spring Valley defensive front, adding one in the receiving game as well. The freshman phenom scored all three of the Patriots’ touchdowns, and they’re clearly building their offense around the young star.