Throughout the country, top-tier running back recruits are garnering attention from esteemed college programs. In Texas, high school football reliably generates outstanding cornerback and safety prospects annually. To remain competitive, numerous college football programs are proactively recruiting underclassmen, including those from the class of 2028, at an early stage. Presented below are several notable emerging running back recruits, along with other prospects poised to gain significant recognition and interest from universities vying for playoff and national championships.

Top Five Running Backs in Texas

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Micah Rhodes, RB, Klein Oak, 5-11, 187

Rhodes may very well be one of the best running back recruits in the class of 2028 in the country. With 18 total Division I offers at the moment from top schools like Florida State, Ohio State, Oregon, and Notre Dame, to name a few. In 2024, Rhodes earned Texas District 15-6A Offensive Newcomer of the Year as a freshman with his explosive style of running and is a nightmare for defenses to bring down. With his flashes of speed, agility, and explosion paired with his open-field moves to make defenders miss, Micah could be arguably the best in his class.

Sean Simon, RB, La Porte, 5-10 / 185

La Porte has a heck of a running back in Simon and one that has caught the attention of some of the top college football programs too. Schools like TCU, Tennessee, and Houston to name a couple that have offered Sean to add to his total Division I offers, which amount to 11 total. Rushing for just over 1,600 yards on 177 attemps with 21 rushing touchdowns (according to 247sports.com) Simon made a name for him self among the elite in his class nationally let alone the state.

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Brayden Bonik, RB / ATH, Ridge Point, 6-0 / 185

Brayden can dominate both sides of the ball on offense as a running back and on defense as a linebacker. A track star, he can leave opponents in the dust with his sprinting. Not only is Brayden dangerous with his elite speed and agility, but he is also a bruising running back who can absolutely plow over defenders. With more varsity film, Brayden could become a prominent name in the recruiting world in the years to come. He has earned 11 total Division I offers thus far.

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Jeremiah Tabor, RB , Melissa, 6-1 / 195

Schools like Baylor, Texas A&M, Purdue have all offered Tabor to name a few. As a freshman, he rushed for nearly 1,000 yards last season (784 yards rushing according to 247sports.com). Tabor is an explosive runner who can run in between the tackles with excellent vision, find the open holes, than exploit them with his flashes of pure athleticism, speed, and agility. A runner who can often go untouched and burn everyone on his way into the endzone anytime he touches the football.

Christopher Chizer Jr., RB , DekaneY, 5-8 / 165

Last but certainly not least is Christopher Chizer Jr., a running back who will make your eyes widen and leave you excited every time he touches the football. Explosive out of the backfield, Chizer has the athleticism and speed to be a game-changer on offense, racking up yards and touchdowns. He is a running back who can be absolutely special for years to come, catching the attention of many prominent programs and earning a spot on their recruiting boards.

Honorable Mentions

Taylor Hunley , RB , Forney , 5-8 / 155

Princeton Callaway Jr , RB / ATH , Fort Bend Marshall , 5-9 / 175

Taylen Strange , RB , Waxahachie

Jatavion Smith-Adams , RB , Life Oak Cliff , 5-9 / 185

Brayden Arnold , RB / CB , Duncanville

Sydney”Yac-Man”Hubbard , RB , Forney , 6′ / 190

Sydney Hubbard , RB, LB , Forney

Ryan collins , RB , Waxahachie

Raymond Weaver Jr , RB , Mansfield ,

Looking Foward

Keep an eye on the running backs from the Texas High School class of 2028, as they are poised to gain national recognition and emerge as some of the finest in the country. These promising athletes are not only demonstrating their abilities on the field but are also diligently working to build their reputations and legacies within the highly competitive environment of high school football. Additionally, many other honorable mention players are making notable progress in their development and performance. While we will not disclose all of them at this time, we encourage you to stay tuned for updates on other standout young lockdown corners and safeties who have the potential to become elite in the coming years. Their journeys are just beginning, and the anticipation surrounding their capabilities is significant. Watch for these rising stars as they continue to excel and capture attention within the football community.