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Top committed running backs early on in 2027 cycle

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To no surprise, there’s once again no shortage of talent at the running back position in the 2027 recruiting cycle. According to the Rivals Industry Ranking, a weighted average that utilizes all major recruiting media companies, there are currently 30 blue-chip (four or five-star) running back prospects in the cycle. There’s already been a handful that […]

To no surprise, there’s once again no shortage of talent at the running back position in the 2027 recruiting cycle. According to the Rivals Industry Ranking , a weighted average that utilizes all major recruiting media companies, there are currently 30 blue-chip (four or five-star) running back prospects in the cycle. There’s already been a handful that have come off the board, too.

Of those 30 RBs, seven are committed, as of April 14. That includes Five-Star Plus+ RB Kemon Spell , a former Penn State pledge that’s now committed to Kirby Smart and the Georgia Bulldogs . Rivals is breaking down the top committed running backs early on in the 2027 cycle: Kemon Spell — Georgia School: McKeesport (Pa.

) Rivals Industry Ranking: No. 6 NATL. (No.

1 RB) Scouting Summary: “All-encompassing running back that can win with power and elusiveness on inside and outside runs. 5-foot-9, 200-plus pounds with tremendous twitch and leg drive. Plays with low pad level and an excellent center of gravity in order to deliver blows and take them himself.

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