Few players across the state can take over a game quite like McBryde, who had five performances in which he averaged over 10 yards a carry this season. That included a two-game stretch at the end of the year in which he had over 550 yards and eight touchdowns on just 23 carries. He’s a balanced runner with speed to bounce to the edge and power to get through arm tackles.

McBryde delivered one of the most jaw-dropping playoff performances in the entire state, powering St. Pauls to an impressive Round 2 victory. The senior was unstoppable, erupting for 382 rushing yards and 5 touchdowns, shredding the defense with his trademark blend of speed, strength, and elite efficiency. Every touch felt like a threat to go the distance, and he repeatedly flipped the momentum with explosive runs. McBryde’s dominance has St. Pauls looking like a legitimate contender, and his Round 2 masterpiece stands as one of the signature performances of the postseason.

McBryde delivered one of the most dominant playoff performances anywhere in the state, putting St. Pauls on his back in Round 2 with a truly jaw-dropping outing. The senior exploded for 382 rushing yards on 19 carries and five touchdowns, running with a blend of power, breakaway speed, and precision that the defense simply had no answer for. Every touch felt like a home-run threat, and every big moment seemed to flow through him. McBryde’s combination of efficiency and explosiveness was unreal, and his performance firmly stamped him as one of the premier backs in the 910 — and one of the biggest playoff game-breakers of the week.

Few players in the state can flip a game as fast as Yoshua McBryde Yoshua McBryde 5'10" | 185 lbs | RB St. Pauls | 2026 State NC . The Elon-committed all-purpose back has been a nightmare for defenses all season long, racking up over 150 yards per game and finding the end zone 21 times. His versatility is what makes him elite—he can gash you between the tackles, bounce outside with burst, or catch a swing pass and take it 60 yards before a defender even lays a hand on him.

McBryde is the definition of anywhere-on-the-field scoring threat. Every touch is a potential touchdown, and defensive coordinators spend entire weeks trying to figure out how to keep him from blowing the game open in one play. Very few succeed.

As St. Pauls enters Round 2, McBryde becomes the ultimate X-factor. When he gets downhill, the offense becomes nearly unstoppable. When he gets in space, it’s usually six points. And when the lights get brighter—like tonight—he has a history of finding another gear.

If St. Pauls is going to keep their playoff push alive, expect Elon’s future weapon to be at the center of everything. McBryde has the ability and the firepower to take this one over.

The Bulldogs leaned on their senior workhorse, and Yoshua McBryde Yoshua McBryde 5'10" | 185 lbs | RB St. Pauls | 2026 State NC delivered once again. The veteran back carried the ball 20 times for 140 yards and 2 touchdowns, setting the tone for St. Pauls’ physical offensive identity. McBryde’s downhill running style wore down defenders all night, breaking tackles and consistently moving the chains. His vision between the tackles and ability to bounce runs outside when needed make him one of the most complete backs in the region. When the Bulldogs needed to close the game out, McBryde was the finisher—grinding out tough yards and putting the game on ice.

Yoshua McBryde Yoshua McBryde 5'10" | 185 lbs | RB St. Pauls | 2026 State NC (RB, St. Pauls, Senior) has been the definition of a home-run hitter for the Bulldogs, capable of breaking a game wide open on any carry. While his game-by-game stats have fluctuated, his ceiling is unmatched — highlighted by his school-record 390-yard, 5-touchdown performance earlier this season. That outing, along with several other strong showings, has him closing in on 1,000 rushing yards at mid-season. McBryde’s big-play ability makes him one of the most feared backs in the state, and his explosiveness has kept St. Pauls’ offense dangerous every week.

McBryde delivered a jaw-dropping stat line, racking up 33 carries for 390 yards and 5 touchdowns. His blend of vision, power, and breakaway speed was on full display, as he ripped through the defense for one of the most dominant rushing performances seen this year in the state. McBryde’s ability to take over a game from start to finish makes him a nightmare for opposing coordinators — he can grind out tough yards or break off explosive plays that shift momentum instantly. This performance cements him as one of the premier backs not only in the region but in the state.

Yoshua McBryde Yoshua McBryde 5'10" | 185 lbs | RB St. Pauls | 2026 State NC is absolutely balling this season! Averaging 200 yards and 3 touchdowns a game is elite production, no matter the level. The fact that he can line up anywhere and be productive really makes him a matchup nightmare for defenses. His versatility, especially as a route runner out of the backfield, gives the Bulldog offense a major edge. He’s not just a power runner—he can be a weapon in the passing game too, creating mismatches with linebackers or safeties trying to cover him.

When your offense starts with a player like McBryde, everything runs through him. He can stretch the field, make defenders miss in space, and finish in the red zone. His ability to contribute both as a runner and a receiver makes him a true dual-threat, forcing defenses to devote extra attention to him.

At this point, it’s clear that McBryde is the focal point of the offense, and everything they do likely revolves around getting him in favorable situations. His playmaking ability opens up options for everyone else on the field.

Yoshua McBryde Yoshua McBryde 5'10" | 185 lbs | RB St. Pauls | 2026 State NC – ATH | 208 rushing yards, 3 TDs

McBryde dominated on the ground with 208 yards and three touchdowns, using his speed and vision to create big plays and break the game open. His explosive runs were a constant threat all game long.

McBryde was probably just a whiff on our part, as the St. Pauls running back has nearly 3,000 rushing yards and we still didn’t have him ranked until recently. That being said, once I got into his film, I came away impressed. He has good speed to burn and the ability to break arm tackles and hit the hole with some acceleration and power.