Mikel Stephen
Mikel Stephen
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Senior running back
Mikel Stephen
Mikel
Stephen
5'11" | 190 lbs | RB
Lipscomb Academy | 2027
TN
transferred to Lipscomb Academy this offseason in one of the more underrated moves. He is a highly productive player who’s committed to Duke, but I feel like people don’t talk about him enough.
He will be the feature back for Trent Dilfer this season, where he should compile well over 1,000 total yards. With him being arguably the No. 1 option in this offense, he’s due for a massive 2026 season.
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Talented back
Mikel Stephen
Mikel
Stephen
5'11" | 190 lbs | RB
Lipscomb Academy | 2027
TN
also had a business-as-usual showing in the game for the American team. Formerly of Mississippi, Stephen moved to Georgia prior to this season and over the last two years, has quickly become a Running Back prospect that a lot of people like – including myself. The Gainesville Middle Schooler finished with 32 yards on the ground on four carries and he also proved his versatility and value as a receiver, notching five receptions for 35 yards. His output resulted in a well-balanced 67 yards in the contest, with an average of 7.4 yards per touch. It doesn’t take a mathematician to figure out that 7.4 yards a pop is a good way to keep the chains moving and the opposing defense tired.
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Earlier this week we included 6-foot-3, 240-pound Offensive Tackle
Dontavious Coleman
Dontavious
Coleman
6'4" | 245 lbs | OL
Gainesville | 2027
GA
in our daily write up because we saw him on the film of this Running Back. Stephen recently made the move from Mississippi to Gainesville, Ga. and the talented 2027 prospect looks poised to make a big splash in his new state. He’s put together with a nice, lean, muscular build at 5-foot-10 and 160-pounds. Has impressed at every camp/combine/showcase he’s attended throughout his middle school career. Was timed at a 5.02 in the forty last April and has only gotten quicker since then. In a state full of talent, Stephen will settle in nicely towards the top of that list of 2027 prospects.
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