5 rushing touchdowns

2028 East Hardy RB was our breakout player pick for the Cougars coming into the season, and he wasted no time proving us right in the Cougars’ Week 1 win over Madonna. Graham scored five rushing touchdowns and ran for well over 100 yards, showing a noticeably bigger, stronger, and faster version of himself compared to his junior season. His burst and contact balance stood out on several hard runs through traffic, and he also saw snaps along the defensive line that could spell trouble for Class A offensive linemen. This is shaping up to be a big year for Graham and someone colleges need to get on their radar.

BREAKOUT CANDIDATE

More opportunities late in the season gave 2028 East Hardy RB Nehemiah Graham Nehemiah Graham 5'10" | 160 lbs | RB East Hardy | 2028 State WV a chance to show why the Cougars are excited about his future. Graham earned increased carries as the year went on and showed the athleticism and natural ability to make the most of those opportunities. He’s done well over the offseason, physically developing and refining his game heading into his junior year. Graham is poised for a breakout junior season and to build on the late-season success he had as a sophomore.

East Hardy 2028 RB Nehemiah Graham Nehemiah Graham 5'10" | 160 lbs | RB East Hardy | 2028 State WV enters the offseason as a developmental prospect whose long-term upside continues to stand out. As the season progressed, Graham earned increased opportunities within the Cougars’ offense, signaling growing trust and a role that could expand significantly moving forward. While his current evaluation is based on limited exposure, the athletic traits and natural tools are evident, and his ceiling projects higher than where he presently sits. With continued refinement, physical development, and the added benefit of a strong football lineage in his background, Graham is positioned to take meaningful steps forward over the offseason and could emerge as a breakout name in the next year.

We’re expecting 2028 East Hardy RB Nehemiah Graham Nehemiah Graham 5'10" | 160 lbs | RB East Hardy | 2028 State WV to take big steps forward each of the next seasons for the Cougars. His ceiling is higher than his current ranking based on limited film, but Graham’s athletic upside is obvious when watching him. He earned more playing time as the season went on and has NFL bloodlines in his family that should aid his development.