KJ Porter is a 5'9" Running Back in the 2027 class.
Porter attends Newton in Texas.
Porter's Player Profile was created on December 18, 2025.
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Expert Analysis
KJ
PorterRB
Class
2027
Height
5'9"
Weight
170
HS
Newton
|
TX
Explosive Playmakers: 2027 Running Backs to Keep an Eye On
KJ is a running back with true breakaway speed that makes him dangerous every time he touches the...
Written by Alin Edouard
KJ
PorterRB
Class
2027
Height
5'9"
Weight
170
HS
Newton
|
TX
NLA Showcase Recap: Drill Work Highlights Future Playmakers
Porter, at running back, looked sharp during drills, showing a mix of agility, balance, and smoothness in every...
Written by Alin Edouard
KJ
PorterRB
Class
2027
Height
5'9"
Weight
170
HS
Newton
|
TX
Day Two Texas State Championship Standouts
Porter was a force throughout the championship matchup, delivering a performance that highlighted why he’s one of the...
Written by Marcus Henry
Alin Edouard | Prep Redzone Scout
Alin Edouard
Prep Redzone Scout
KJ is a running back with true breakaway speed that makes him dangerous every time he touches the ball. Once he hits the open field, he’s tough to catch and has a natural ability to turn routine runs into long touchdowns. He’s coming off a huge season, rushing for 2,003 yards and 55 touchdowns, showing he can be the focal point of an offense and a consistent scoring threat. He is committed to houston.
Porter, at running back, looked sharp during drills, showing a mix of agility, balance, and smoothness in every rep. In cone and change of direction drills, he shifted quickly and stayed low, navigating tight spaces with control. During ball handling reps, Porter demonstrated clean transitions, keeping the ball secure while accelerating out of breaks. His footwork and burst allowed him to move through lanes fluidly, and he consistently looked confident and composed in every drill.
Porter was a force throughout the championship matchup, delivering a performance that highlighted why he’s one of the more intriguing young backs in the state. Built with a stout, compact frame, Porter runs with authority while still bringing juice and creativity in the open field.
He showed excellent contact balance, ran decisively between the tackles, and displayed soft hands as a receiver. His signature moment came on a clutch jump-ball reception, a rare play for a running back, that pulled Newton within one point late in the title game.
A true dual-threat with burst, power, and versatility, Porter’s skill set clearly projects to the next level and as a junior, his best football is still ahead of him.