Michael Carvell’s Video Blog: Who is the state’s top high school running back?
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Georgia’s high schools have a heralded reputation for producing some of the nation’s top running backs every year.
This year’s crop is another strong one, led by Southwest DeKalb’s Ken Malcome and M.L. King’s Mack Brown. There’s also Grayson’s Ean Pemberton, Sandy Creek’s Rajon Neal and Charles Perkins of Collins Hill, among others.
Who is my pick for the state’s top running back? The biggest talent I have seen this year is the same guy I thought was No. 1 last year – ahead of other tremendous players such as UGA freshman Washaun Ealey. The player I mention in the video below is very rare in that he projects to play both tailback and fullback at college’s highest levels. And he’s darn good in high school this year, too.
Note: By popular demand, we’ve added McEachern’s Rajaan Bennett, Loganville’s Storm Johnson, and Stephenson’s Raymond Sanders to our short list.
Who is YOUR pick for the state’s top running back? Post your RB’s name below and why. And if we’re missing out on some great ones, then state your case.
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JustMyOpinion
October 22nd, 2009
4:56 am
Ken Malcome, SWD
benadawg
October 22nd, 2009
6:41 am
Chattoga high has Senorise Perry, he is big, strong and so fast, he looks like he coasts to the endzone after he breaks the line of scrimmage
alcovy's TRE SORRELLS
October 22nd, 2009
7:05 am
HE’S JUST A SOPHMORE BUT HE’S A PHENOM… JUST GOOGLE TRE SORRELLS AND YOU’LL SEE WHAT IM TALKING ABOUT..THE BEST I’VE EVER LAID EYES ON AND HE GOT TO MORE HIGH SCHOOL YEARS…..
rwdekalbfan
October 22nd, 2009
7:31 am
There are many very good running backs. I think Mack Brown is much better than his showing so far but the offensive line isnt very good at MLK. Stephensen, Grayson, and North Clayton all have a very good running back.
Football Fan
October 22nd, 2009
7:59 am
Ean Pemberton, Grayson High
TRUE BLUE
October 22nd, 2009
8:02 am
MICHEAL CARVELL, LIKE I SAID BEFORE BIG TIME PLAYERS SHOW UP FOR BIG TIME GAME. THEY DON’T GET SHUT DOWN AND YOU SAW THIS LAST WEEK ON NATIONAL TELEVISION AND GPB.ORG. STEPHENSON SHUT MACK BROWN DOWN AND PEACHTREE RIDGE SHUT CHARLES PERKIN DOWN WITH 45YDS. RUSHING. A GOOD BACK DON’T NEED 25 TO 35 CARRIES TO GET 170 OR MORE YARDS.
Schleydawg
October 22nd, 2009
8:19 am
What video below?
HS Football
October 22nd, 2009
8:22 am
Charles Perkins gets my vote.
Roland
October 22nd, 2009
8:25 am
Hey he asked who was the best. Attacking a player that has already committed to the number one team in the nation because your player only got recruited by Kentucky is besides the point.
Besides, give it a rest already these are just kids.
Grayson Student
October 22nd, 2009
8:26 am
If the question is the best HS runningback than the answer is ean… if it is for college id say charles perkins
Paul's Johnson
October 22nd, 2009
8:39 am
Tony Zenon, Deefield Windsor Albany, GA
The One
October 22nd, 2009
8:41 am
Its me…check me out on the news this weekend!
dirty
October 22nd, 2009
8:42 am
the running back 4 carver high columbus I.Crowell
dirty
October 22nd, 2009
8:43 am
only a Jr.
SatchelBuzz
October 22nd, 2009
8:44 am
Charles Perkins,….end of discussion.
Wolverine Fan
October 22nd, 2009
8:46 am
Tanner Skogen…Woodstock High School
cj
October 22nd, 2009
8:58 am
isaiah crowell from carver columbus.
Dragon Dawg
October 22nd, 2009
9:01 am
Lucus Redd, Jefferson’s Tim Tebow, 48 minute man.
CHguy
October 22nd, 2009
9:06 am
Charles Perkins, easy! That guy is a workhorse
AJ
October 22nd, 2009
9:07 am
Charles Perkins, the guy is the offense!
Maniacs
October 22nd, 2009
9:16 am
Ean Pemberton, Grayson H.S.
Eaglefan
October 22nd, 2009
9:19 am
I will say Ean Pemberton, Grayson. This kid is GREAT!!!!
Denise Joseph
October 22nd, 2009
9:28 am
DENZEL HARTLEY – STEPHENSON HIGH SCHOOL – SENIOR
Shake&Bake
October 22nd, 2009
9:31 am
No mention of the Storm blowing through Loganville! Seriously, dude had better than 300 yds against an undefeated Apalachee team. He’s being recruited by some of the top D1 schools around. C’mon now…
Brandi
October 22nd, 2009
9:34 am
Ken Malcome of SWD of course. I also think Mack Brown is also a stand out RB.
Don't forget Coweta County
October 22nd, 2009
9:34 am
East Coweta senior Tay Willis deserves mention. Tay is closing in on 1,200 yards after seven games with 16 touchdowns and 8.6 yards per carry. Watch out for Newnan’s Chris Robinson as well.
wiley
October 22nd, 2009
9:37 am
Charles Perkins is gonna be very good at GT. Malcome will do as all good RBs do at UGA and fall short of expectations. When your fan base expects every new RB to be the next Herschel they get disappointed time after time. Newsflash people Herschel Walker could not even read, and now that is a requirement to attend college….
R. Holder
October 22nd, 2009
9:52 am
Seth Hill/SR.–Grovetown High; 1126 yards, 13 TD’s and is doing this in a first year program that has a very young O-Line. Seth is 5′11″ 187 lbs. and is a ligit zone type running back. Also a A+ kid with really good grades. Also posted similar numbers as a junior and has really improved his hands and also his blocking!
SC Fan
October 22nd, 2009
9:55 am
Every one under estimates Rajion Neal from Sandy Creek.This guy doesnt need alot of touches to ge a tremendous amount of production.He averages about 9 to 10 touches a game including kick off returns.He has almost a 1000 yards rushing with 21 td’s with not playing hardley in the second half. He has returned 3 ko returns for td’s of 98,97,and 79 yards and the teams will not kick to him.Look for some more BCS schools to start heating up recruiting again.This kid is really going to shine in the playoffs because teams are going to put 8,9,and 10 in the box and Sandy Creek is going to make adjustments and throw him the ball and man can this kid catch.Watch out and after the dust settles at the end of the season tell me who is the best.
GREG MCCRARY
October 22nd, 2009
9:55 am
Buck Hancock of trhe Griffin Bears a very good player that you need to see and you will change your mind about the RB you have seen!
South Ga Dawg
October 22nd, 2009
10:04 am
Shannon Brown at Cook High School in Adel, Ga. He is a jr and would be the man if the coach would run him and dump the spread. He plays LB and crushes people.
George
October 22nd, 2009
10:05 am
Charles Perkins.
Bud
October 22nd, 2009
10:08 am
Martez Eastland of Ringgold, does it all, ask anyone who follows region 6AAA, most underrated player in the state…
Cvilleuknow!
October 22nd, 2009
10:11 am
Marcus Jackson Pepperell High School Lindale,Ga and Calhouns Dustin Christian
MaysFan?
October 22nd, 2009
10:17 am
Simply put the best running back in the state of Georgia is Clarence Jackson from North Clayton High School. Rajon Neal is a close second and then Mack Brown. I say Clarence because the young man can run inside/outside and the most impressive aspect of his game is his pass catching ability. He could easily line up at TE or WR. At 6′2 220 pounds he is a physical specimen with football skills to boot. His athletic ability in terms of coordination, speed, hands, and feet and most of all a competitive spirit makes him the best running back in the state.
leek
October 22nd, 2009
10:23 am
Ken Malcome SWD he was my teamate last year im telling you he is the real deal he is a complete back.
Where
October 22nd, 2009
10:24 am
I don’t see a video either
Jag
October 22nd, 2009
10:44 am
HAHAHAHAHA Find this very funny!!!!! You know who the best Running Back in the state is and you didnt even mention his name. We have to say THANK YOU. YOU KEEP HIM FUELED. HE WILL PLAY OFF OF THIS DISRESPECT YET AGAIN. Do you do this to get us to Blog or you really dont like our young men? You do this time and time again.
Remember The best back We should be able to sent anywhere and say this is the best we have to offer . Come on!!
1. There are different types of backs
2. No disrespect to any of the young mens, they all can ball.
3. But please tell me what you look for in a back.
Raymond Sanders Hands Down is the Best back in the stateand you know this.
1. The best show up in the best game
2. The best make thing happen
3. The best dont carry the ball for 300 yards and come home with 1-TD- points wins games on yards
4. The best dont need to carry the ball every game 20-30 times to come up with big yards
You know what Michael Carvell you are the best .
BJ
October 22nd, 2009
10:47 am
RAYMOND SANDERS OF STEPHENSON HIGH
Foster
October 22nd, 2009
10:56 am
Surprised nobody has mentioned Rajaan Bennett of McEachern yet. Guy is the real deal.
Larry
October 22nd, 2009
11:02 am
You guys suck at embedding videos.
sid camp
October 22nd, 2009
11:08 am
If collins hill had an offense to go with perkins, and a defense for that matter, they would be dangerous
TRUE BLUE
October 22nd, 2009
11:12 am
RWDEKALBFAN, You need to stop blaming MLK offense line. Go to SCOUT.COM and look at the highlites STEPHENSON VS MLK BROWN. From the highlites,you will see that MLK BLOCK STEPHENSON front 5 pretty good on them running plays. I can’t say about pass block, but running yes. So quick putting the blame on MLK Offense line,because you loose as a team and win as a team.
go for the facts
October 22nd, 2009
11:16 am
The best running back in the whole southeast is a great run from Columbus Ga. Playing for a up and coming powerhouse at Carver High School Isaiah Crowell
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Buford U
October 22nd, 2009
11:18 am
I hate to say it but the Calhoun Jr RB Christian is the real deal as a scatback. Has the moves like Cody Goetz
in 09"
October 22nd, 2009
11:18 am
Micheal Gilbert from stone mountain Fast, and can catch out of the back field
cane fan
October 22nd, 2009
11:20 am
Fitzgerald has a stable of running backs, I say the “O” cordin.
News
October 22nd, 2009
11:33 am
Amen…….. Please Go for The Facts
Carry for Carry- Yard for Yard. Raymond Sanders!!!! Go Jaguars!!!!!
JHillsman
October 22nd, 2009
11:34 am
Charles Perkins and Mack Brown are in the same boat, they are the bulk of the offense. Both Collins Hill and ML King’s OLines are not the greatest.
Charles Perkins 171 rushes 1,183yd 14TD 169ypg average (Has been held under 100yds twice-Dacula 75yds[63yd receiving], Peachtree Ridge 45yds[52yd receiving]- season high 303yds vs Parkview).
Perkins is a patient runner that hits the hole with speed and power. He also gets to the edge and get solid downfield blocking by the wideouts. Runs behind his pads, always falls forward and finishes his runs.
Mack Brown 103 rushes 667yds 6TD 111.16ypg average (held under 100yd once- vs SWD 76yds- season high is 138yds vs North Cobb)
Brown is a punishing runner that can move the pile with his power. Has good hands and speed and can line up in the slot. OLine is not the greatest but Brown’s vision and speed make up for it. Runs behind the pads very well.
Foster
October 22nd, 2009
11:34 am
This has just turned into “[Insert Your School's RB here] is the best in the state.” Pretty worthless way to do it if you ask me.
I’ve seen Rajaan Bennett, Ken Malcome, Mack Brown, and Raymond Sanders play this year. Bennett has looked the best, production wise, but I think Brown will make the best college back–if he gets on the field for Florida. Malcome is great in between the tackles, and Sanders will be no more than a situational guy in the SEC.
It’s almost impossible to name the true “best” one–all these guys can do different things well and play behind different O-Lines and with different offenses overall.
RealityBites
October 22nd, 2009
11:39 am
Rajaan Bennett McEachern
Over 1170 yards and 19 TD’s for the 7-0 Indians. That’s ok though, keep overlooking him!
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jag count
October 22nd, 2009
11:47 am
Raymond Sanders
Randy Postell
October 22nd, 2009
11:48 am
Rajohn Bennett of McEachern High School gets my vote. He’s big, strong, good speed, and extreemly durable.
TRUE BLUE
October 22nd, 2009
11:51 am
RWDEKALBFAN, You need to stop blaming MARTIN LUTHER KING offense line for not blocking last FRIDAY NIGHT against STEPHENSON. You can see on SCOUT.COM that MLK OFFENSE LINE open up some nice holes for Mack. MICHEAL CARVELL next blog should be complete running back, because at the next level it’s not all about running the ball. You need to be a complete back with all the tools and the world got a chance to see one the complete backs in the STATE of GEORGIA and THE UNITED STATES and he is from STEPHENSON HIGH SCHOOL. RAYMOND SANDERS, Mr. SANDERS made the ESPN TOP 10 PLAYS OF THE DAY. His touchdown he made on MLK, When he broke 5 tackles was NO.3 TOP PLAYS ON ESPN. So the WORLD got a chance to see the best running back from THE STATE of GEORGIA RAYMOND SANDERS OF STEPHENSON HIGH SCHOOL WHO STOLE THE SHOW AND PUT ON A SHOW FOR 50MILLIONS VIEWER WHO WATCH HIM.
Player
October 22nd, 2009
11:51 am
Storm Johnson Loganville
RB's are game changers
October 22nd, 2009
11:52 am
I’m suprised people are sleeping on Rajaan Bennett
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BANDITDAWGG
October 22nd, 2009
12:01 pm
CHARLES BROWN OUT MACON GA .
theTruth
October 22nd, 2009
12:12 pm
Like I was GOING to say, lol, I second the notion that EASTLAND of Ringgold is the best RB/FB in the state. He had 300 yds rushing just two weeks ago and willed Ringgold to a pivotal win last week against Lafayette to keep Ringgold in the playoff hunt.
Last time I looked, Eastland was still ranked top 10 by scout, espn, and rivals. I believe he may be an Auburn lean???
TRUE BLUE
October 22nd, 2009
12:13 pm
RAYMOND SANDERS over 823yds. and 15 tds. on just 86 carriers in 7 games.
TRUE BLUE
October 22nd, 2009
12:16 pm
Stephenson just don’t have one great back. They have 5 top back that can get the job done.
Jags
October 22nd, 2009
12:28 pm
Please lets start the blame game for these guys. Not good for the Team.
Brandon Tucker
October 22nd, 2009
12:34 pm
Quen D from Decatur High 98 carries for 800 stats speak for themselves the young guy fye one of hardest regions in Ga region 6 AA
Jags
October 22nd, 2009
12:39 pm
Foster you dont get out much do you. We love haters!!!!! Be sure to keep following him so you can eat crow.-RAYMOND SANDERS- THE BEST BACK IN THE STATE
@JHillman boy 171 touches in 7 games only 1183 yards, Raymond has 80 touches with 879 yards . You do the math and tell me who is getting the job done. Boy Where will he be at 171 touches. See there is no need for him to play more than a half a game against weaker teams no need to throw around numbers. We know what it is.
But I must say all these Georgia Boys can ball.
Dan Reeves
October 22nd, 2009
12:41 pm
Hands down…Forrest Gump.
Cowboy
October 22nd, 2009
12:46 pm
Christan Newsome is a young man who plays at Parkview High School…..I have watched him play since Park level at Redan Park……This little dude is AWESOME!!! If only he had a line and his coaches would use him right, he would and still could be BAD at the next level!!!He can make you miss HIM!!!
Paddy
October 22nd, 2009
1:06 pm
SCfan…you said everyone underestimates Rajon Neal. Did not Carvell mention him in the opening paragraph as one of the best in the state? Don’t understand your statement. I have never seen an article saying that Neal was not a bonafide college prospect. Who is everyone? Just name a dozen or so that have said this. That way we will know who some of the everybody you are refering to.
Flo-Ri-Duh!
October 22nd, 2009
1:17 pm
Fabian Forrest at Hawkinsville is averaging close to 150 yards a game on an otherwise weak offense and o-line. He runs a 4.4 40 and is very elusive – reminds me of a slightly smaller Knowshon.
Dawg Fan in Grayson
October 22nd, 2009
1:20 pm
Ean Pemberton is only 5′3″ 150lbs but has amassed over 4000 yards in his HS career. Pound for pound he is the best.
Malcome will be best remembered for what he will do at UGA.
Brad
October 22nd, 2009
1:20 pm
Ken Malcombe, because he committed to the dawgs
isaih crompton
October 22nd, 2009
1:33 pm
imani cross of flowery branch. 14 tds 750yds and a sophomore.(5Tds and 300 yds called back) this kid is amazing. he has these yards out of a QB’s spread offense which is a true runningbacks nightmare. he averages 8.6 yds per carry and only touches it 12-15 carrys a game. 6′0 215lb beast! AJC show Flowery Branch some love . They are 3A State Runner-UP. Not gainesville, baldwin,lagrange,carver-columbus, or anybody else. you better ask somebody!!!
Ronald Huff
October 22nd, 2009
1:34 pm
ther are some very nice guys on everyones list but nobody compares to Git Aikens in Eastside High! he already has over 700 yds. rushing in 7 gms. region 8AAA champs, maybe cuz we’re outside 285 perimeter hunh?
Top Running Back
October 22nd, 2009
1:48 pm
That Jackson kid from Crockett. Can’t be touched.
Mike
October 22nd, 2009
1:52 pm
Marietta’s Greg Franklin is a darkhorse pick. I featured him for an article on d1spects.com
hes averaging well over 150 yards rushing a game. He is the only working part in the schools offense. An amazing player on a mediocre team.
His stock has gone from squat to looks from L’Ville, UAB, Kentucky…and even GA and GT. Reminds you of Joe McKnight. Sad thing is, you cant find any tape on the kid. People just have not scouted him…because hes wayyy under the radar.
The Mind
October 22nd, 2009
1:54 pm
Isaiah Crowell is way better than any of the rest… If you guys leave Gwinnett county sometimes, you would find that Pemberton isn’t even worth mentioning with the same breath as Crowell.
KD
October 22nd, 2009
2:00 pm
Wiley, you need to get your facts straight about Herschel, he was on the National Honor Society and made the Dean’s List while at UGA. And it has showed in his life after football due to his business decisions.As far as a running back, I have seen a kid that plays on a team that has not won a game and he is only a junior this year, but # 3 at Monroe Area is a good running back, I have watched film (as a lay coach) he has great speed (4.4 easily if not faster)and size to boot(6′215 lbs. or bigger)if you don’t believe me just the coaches of 8AAAA, that has played them this year, he will definitely but a force next year.
UGADAWG
October 22nd, 2009
2:22 pm
Funny you mention every UGA running back not living up to the hype… Remember #24 from last year…. he was only draft 12th, notably higher than any other RB from the running school of the nation GT…. UGA=Tailback U, there is UGA running backs on rosters all over the NFL idiot
Voice of Reason
October 22nd, 2009
2:24 pm
WILEY,Wiley, Wiley – you techies need to get a life and quit obsessing about UGA and the beat downs you have taken in the last 20 years. You won last year, may win again this year, but really. Do something before you spout, and go to school and get a brain before you start making idiotic comments about Herschel Walker that are untrue. Your jealousy is showing, not to mention your lack of intelligence. Wanna prove me wrong, then just open your mouth again and I am sure some more “stuff” will pour out.
JHillsman
October 22nd, 2009
2:38 pm
@Jags…Take some of the emotion out of it.
I have all the respect for Sanders and would even agree he is underrated to degree. Yet I didn’t post Perkins numbers to throw stats around but to show how much he is depended upon. I saw Sanders (1st in person 4 on tape) and Perkins (3rd time) run in person last week. Stephenson has more weapons and overall talent than Collins Hill hands down, most noteably on the the OLine-which is where it starts. Perkins is all Collins Hill has that they truely use (thats another story). Sanders could have a lot more on 171 rushes/touches I would imagine. Also I take in to account the non-region schedule that Stephenson has played (2 games against 3A schools).
Now I’m pulling for Stephenson in the worst way (to shut some folks up around the state) but looking at what both of these backs provide to their respective teams I’ll take Perkins over Sanders by a slim margin-personally; professionally they both have the potential to be impact players at the collegiate level
JHillsman
October 22nd, 2009
2:44 pm
I’ll also throw John Lee from Apalachee into the mix. He is th elead rusher from a depth chart that goes 3 deep at the RB spot.
It's Me
October 22nd, 2009
2:45 pm
Rajion Neal is the ebst RB in the State… the guy does more in half a game than most do all game. I’m not sure he’s played mroe than one full game this entire season and is still putting up ridiculous numbers.
It's Me
October 22nd, 2009
2:45 pm
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JHillsman
October 22nd, 2009
2:50 pm
@ Jags
To address the sitting late situation… Perkins has only been able to sit in the second half for 2 games (Northview and Duluth) again supporting my point of how much his team relies on him. Thats not opinion, thats fact.
Mississippi State is next
October 22nd, 2009
3:12 pm
Mack Brown is coming down to Gainesville to play for the Gators baby. 90’s – Gators 9-1 vs. Dawgs. 00’s – Gators 7-2 vs. Dawgs…….soon to be 8-2.
Tell like it is
October 22nd, 2009
3:19 pm
I can’t believe were having this discussion.Everybody knows who the best running back in the state is including Michael carvells
Coach
October 22nd, 2009
3:21 pm
Dalen Claytor of Dunwoody High School just check him out.
Paddy
October 22nd, 2009
3:30 pm
The mind… a terrible thing to waste. Cross may very well be a good player. But to say that Pemberton should not appear in the same articles as Cross is over the top. Many have heard of Pemberton none have heard of Cross. You be the judge. Well, maybe not. I will be the judge. You typed before you engaged “the mind”!
SCPATRIOTS
October 22nd, 2009
3:32 pm
Rajon Neal. Too bad Sandy Creek is on the south side and such a small school. It never gets talked about, but it consistently produces talented players (Cedric Gholston, Calvin Johnson just to name a few). This RB has put Sandy Creek back atop the rankings for this year.
Paddy
October 22nd, 2009
3:33 pm
tell like it is… apparently “everyone” does not know or you would not be asking the question about whom is the best rb in Ga. Everyone has been very active today. Must have had the day off from work.
Sting 'em Buzz
October 22nd, 2009
3:33 pm
Imani Cross of the Flowery Branch Falcons. He’s a beast, and only a soph.
SCPATRIOTS
October 22nd, 2009
3:37 pm
http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=4545222
Recruitment Video
Jags
October 22nd, 2009
3:42 pm
@JHillsman – Sometimes its just time to talk upstop sitting back- I agree how much his team depends on he but that has nothing to do with Him being the best back in the state. Nothing you are talking about has anything to do with being the best back in the state. Do not think MLK depends on Mack, SWD depends on Ken.
And Raymond only touch the ball 6 times in each of those games you are referring to. Thats not opinion,thats facts.
I think just maybe you are blog on the wrong post. Thought it was about the best back not “How much his team relies on him.”
Manny
October 22nd, 2009
3:42 pm
The best RB in georgia right now is Isiah Crowell then I would go Malcome then Brown.
Tell like it is
October 22nd, 2009
3:54 pm
Paddy—-Everybody knows its charles perkins.
HomeFieldAdvantage
October 22nd, 2009
4:01 pm
If I was the head coach at Lowndes, Ii wouldn’t trade Khary Franklin for anyone named above including Ken Malcom or Mack Brown.
Bernie Matt
October 22nd, 2009
4:39 pm
Kenyon Drake. That’s my DOG!
Not Disappointed
October 22nd, 2009
4:45 pm
Lot’s of excellent Running Backs in the state. Good luck young men.
Ramblin Wreck!
Grayson Student
October 22nd, 2009
4:45 pm
the mind… you may be right according to stats but once you leave gwinnett county the talent drops off severely with the exception of south ga
JAGS
October 22nd, 2009
4:56 pm
DOTTIO- Not Disappointed-Lot’s of excellent Running Backs in the state of Georgia. Good Luck Young Men.
lassiter trojans fan 222
October 22nd, 2009
5:06 pm
tyren jones lassiter the kids only a freshmen and he has been braking tackles every week the kids good come to lassiter and u will see his talent
Marcus
October 22nd, 2009
5:09 pm
its malcome. he is tough and a bruiser, runs people over and one person cant tackle him
slalom1
October 22nd, 2009
5:09 pm
Hands down: OCIE SALTER from LaGrange
Marcus
October 22nd, 2009
5:12 pm
and o yeah, Malcome has more yards than mack brown, and raymond sanders
Gee Man
October 22nd, 2009
5:16 pm
Marteze waller of Putnam County War Eagles.Just an sophomore ,but very talented.Check him out just might surprise you.
TJ
October 22nd, 2009
5:29 pm
Depends how define a great back……Look at Storm Johnson, at Buford AA he was all state now running at AAAA at Loganville…not as good. I like to define a great running back as one that a teams record hinges their success. Examples are Collins Hill with Perkins and Grayson with Pemberton. The nod goes to Pemberton in my book. Look at Grayson’s record before he came on the scene as a freshman. His size and stature at 5ft 4 inches and 160 pounds raises his teams spirit and will. If Ean can do it so can we attitude has taken Grayson to new heights. Some college is going to strike gold if they give him a chance. His heart and attitude make him the number 1 player not just running back. His 4,000 yards so far in his high school career in the highest classification in the state at his size……no question the best pound for pound player in the state!
gp295
October 22nd, 2009
5:33 pm
Tevin king best back in georgia, play for Colquitt High ask lowndes. Record 6-1 and the reason the pack will make noise in the state playoff.
Porty
October 22nd, 2009
5:45 pm
Charles Perkins, no question.
The Ole Ball Coach
October 22nd, 2009
5:53 pm
Martzez Eastland of Ringgold is a man among boys….
TB, FB, QB, LB, & DL he can play it very well.
Andre Bagley from LaFayette looks good too over 1100 yards in 7 games.
Paddy
October 22nd, 2009
5:56 pm
tell it like it is….charles perkins, I agree with you.
The Ole Ball Coach
October 22nd, 2009
6:00 pm
Martez Eastland should be getting looks by D1 if not something is wrong
with the scouts.
Martez is one of the best player I have ever seen in over 40 years
of watching HS Football. He can play every position and he is big, strong and fast …. UGA you let him get away then you do not have a Recruiting expert… I am not from Ringgold but I have watched him in 4 games in two years and he was by far the best player on the field in all 4 games. Just an absolute stud.
and that include several current D1 players.
TRUE BLUE
October 22nd, 2009
6:04 pm
GRAYSON STUDENT, I was going to leave grayson alone but you are making me go there with after you leave Gwinnetti the talent drops. Every sports writer in their right mind knows to come to DEKALB COUNTY for talent. Dekalb have the best DEFENSIVE END, RUNNING BACK ,DEFENSIVE TACKLE, RECEIVERS, QUARTERBACK, LINEBACKER, SAFETY, AND ETC. in the metro ATLANTA. Do you want me to name the players, because you can go on ESPNU, RIVALS,and SCOUT.COM an see.
dakotah
October 22nd, 2009
6:18 pm
eayn dayz he is the best :]
reality
October 22nd, 2009
6:28 pm
Brookwood has a stable of good running backs but Crews doesn’t play them…they have good receiver but the quarterback is so blind he would rather get sacked than throw to them…
Brazilia120
October 22nd, 2009
7:20 pm
I’d have to go with:
1. Franklin (Lowndes)
2. King (Colquitt)
3. Pemberton (Grayson)
Franklin and King play against the best defenses in the state, and Pemberton showed out against a very good Lowndes defense last year. The rest of these guys are good…but they pad their stats against mediocre competition.
TRE SORRELLS HANDS DOWN, DO UR HOMEWORK
October 22nd, 2009
7:25 pm
ALCOVY’S SOPHMORE RB IS KILLING THESE BOYS ON HERE BUT LIKE HUFF SAID ALL NEWTON COUNTY TEAMS GETTING LOOKED OVER FOR THE INSIDE 285 TEAMS. WE PLAY HARDER SCHEDULES AND MORE YARDS AND STILL GET OVER LOOKED…..ALCOVY STATE BOUND
The Mind...
October 22nd, 2009
7:27 pm
@ Paddy…
Yea, the mind is horrible thing to waste, since you can’t read the difference between my typing Crowell instead of Cross… lol at that. No one has heard of Crowell??? um ok, here a link that believes he’s possible 5 star for 2011…
http://footballrecruiting.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1005121
BulldawgBite
October 22nd, 2009
7:45 pm
if charles perkins had a decent line he would be unstoppable. same with mack brown these two are probably the best in GA. mack brown was injured against Stephenson so i kinda wanna neglect that game.
Grayson Student
October 22nd, 2009
8:28 pm
to be honest with you true blue i could care less… rivals and espn and all the other rankings are purely opinion. tell me something, do u remember when caleb king was a 5 star recruit??? now tell me if he has lived up to that, or better yet has he even come close? Thats funny how you say that dekalb has all the talent because they can NEVER do anything with it. I mean jesus i would take the 2 seed in our region (south) over any team dekalb could muster.. D1 talent means ABSOLUTELY NOTHING IN HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL
big nasty
October 22nd, 2009
8:48 pm
somebody need to beware of the brother daul in brooks co they are the truth
Region 6AAAA
October 22nd, 2009
9:11 pm
MIKE GILBERT FROM STONE MOUNTAIN. AND HIS SIDEKICK MICAH COLLINS BOTH JUNIORS
just saying
October 22nd, 2009
9:46 pm
IF I blocked for Mack or Charles I would stop they say you are no good. Please stop making excuse.Neither one is really in the running. And everybody has a bad game you cant pick and choose which ones you want to count they all count. A lot of the running back dealing with some type of injury. Mack looked fine. Whatever!!! And Charles line or online too many carries for those yards. Duh
TJ
October 22nd, 2009
11:31 pm
Pound for pound, inch for inch the best back/player…Ean Pemberton with his 5ft 4 inch frame and 160 pounds has lifted Grayson to where they are at on offense. The team feeds off him because if little Ean can do it, so can they. True mark of a great player makes everyone around them better. Not sure how good Grayson would be without him and the 4,000 high school career yards he has so far.
OLESKOOL
October 22nd, 2009
11:41 pm
HE MAY NOT BE THE ABSOLUTE BEST BACK IN THE STATE BUT HE IS HANDS DOWN IN THE TOP 10–HIS NAME MR.TYRONE DAVIS OF THERRELL HIGH SCHOOL IN ATLANTA—THIS KID HAS RUN 4 OVER A 1000 YARDS WITH AN OFFENSIVE LINE THAT CONSISTS OF ALL SOPHMORES AND ONE FRESHMEN ON A TEAM THAT HAS ONLY WON 1 GAME BUT HE WORKS HIS BUTT OFF EVERY FRIDAY NITE AND EARNS EVERY YARD HE GETS—-THESE ARE THE KIND OF KIDS THAT PEOPLE TEND TO FORGET
Bodog
October 23rd, 2009
12:55 am
Hey…..Go For The Facts: If he is so @@@@ good ; what happened against northside Warner Robins? I can’t hear you…………………………….!!!!!!!! step up…
SGT CHRIS
October 23rd, 2009
2:21 am
Funny you guys mention Isaiah Crowell because he is just a junior this year and has another year to get even better. Definite game changer. Just go back to the GPB.ORG archives and find the Carver/Baldwin game
Afraz
October 23rd, 2009
5:18 am
Cole Moon, St Pius
rwdekalbfan
October 23rd, 2009
7:55 am
To “TRUE BLUE” I was not making excuses for Mack Brown, Stephensen has an overall better team than MLK. Stephensen is not as dependent on Sanders as MLK is on Mack because their “team” is better. If Sanders was on MLK instead of Mack Brown, his stats would not be any better than Mack Browns. Word of advice, you might want to tone it down a tad with all the boasting. That one game does not make a season. Stephensen has a good team but until they beat the good teams in AAAAA that they normally lose to, you are setting yourself up for more Stephensen bashing on here.
Big Dawg
October 23rd, 2009
8:03 am
Decatur Fullback Quendarious Hall is 5′10 205 and is averaging 110 and a touchdown a game.
GREG MCCRARY
October 23rd, 2009
8:14 am
BUCK HANCOCK DON’T LIVE IN METO atlanta so he get no press BUT HE IS THE REAL DEAL!!
Coach E
October 23rd, 2009
9:16 am
Darren Hancock Griffin High School. If you don’t know you should read the paper or come visit Griffin.
Coach E
October 23rd, 2009
9:23 am
Darren Hancock Griffin high. Griffin high is the number one team in the state.
JAGS
October 23rd, 2009
9:32 am
@rwdekalb fan I Love Mack Brown but .But you are so wrong about being on a better team with better stats because boys from Avondale, Miller Grove , etc. have better or just as good stats. When there is not a much talent on the team you ususally have better stats because you dont have to share as much time. So I cant agree with the stats would be better We just dont know . And also Sanders have not just done this one game its just one game the World know about. Check him out.
But you are right no need to boast the season must be finished.
Please stop talking about the rest of MLk team as though they cant play because they can . We still have a lot of respect for those young men ,just enjoying the bragging right while we can.
the greast ever in the dekalb
October 23rd, 2009
9:49 am
Mike Gilbert RB at stone mountain class of 2011 Fast, strong , with great hands went over a 1000 as a sophmore. Reminds you B.J. Edwards when he was at stone mountain
afwer
October 23rd, 2009
10:11 am
Donovan Johnson Union Grove
plowboy
October 23rd, 2009
10:28 am
tevin king is really good
Stacy Parker
October 23rd, 2009
10:38 am
Dalton’s TRE BECK, Sophomore, rushed 19 times for 296 yards on Thursday vs. Rome. This is Becks 3rd game with over 250 yards on the seasonn. He had a 97 yard run vs. Woodland Bartow and a 95 yard run last night vs. Rome. He currently has 1147 yards on the season with 12 TD’s and over 400 return yards on both punt and kickoff returns.
BIGCAT
October 23rd, 2009
10:42 am
Dalton’s Sophomore TRE BECK rushed for 296 yards on Thursday vs Rome with 2 TD’s. One run was 95 yards. This is Beck’s 3rd game with over 250 yards. His longest run of the season was 97 yards vs Woodland Bartow. Beck currently has 1147 yards rushing with 12 TD’s and over 400 return yards on both Punt and Kickoff.
MR. SMITH
October 23rd, 2009
10:56 am
Robert Brown, Westside High, Macon, GA
shawn
October 23rd, 2009
11:20 am
I. Crowell of Carver(Col). This kid is very good. Great coaching staff behind him. Go Carver. Beat Lagrange tonight!
james brown
October 23rd, 2009
12:23 pm
MACK BROWN…GATORS BABY
Beast Lover
October 23rd, 2009
12:27 pm
Most you folks obviously haven’t seen Storm Johnson play. This kid is the beast. Last game 37 carries, 285 yards.
HomeFieldAdvantage
October 23rd, 2009
1:08 pm
Brazilia120 – I hear you man. I like your 1-2-3 picks and YOUR JUSTIFICATION! Warner Rnins will see first hand how good Colquitt’s best RB (King) is 2 nite! May be the best in 1-AAAAA. Along with Franklin and the dude at Houston County.
Jerry Glanville
October 23rd, 2009
1:23 pm
#23 Juwan Thompson Woodward Academy. See Link below to provide it. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6DtPli7KDkI&feature=related
Arthur Dukes
October 23rd, 2009
2:08 pm
I also was at the MLK vs SWD game and saw both running backs in action. They were both OK, The best running back I have seen this year is Stephenson’s Raymond Sanders. He has great balance and speed with the natural gift of hitting the right hole. I think with the right coaching he could be a greatest running back to come from Georgia.
Eastside Eagles
October 23rd, 2009
2:44 pm
There are a lot of great running backs in Newton Co. period! All of the high schools in that county have GREAT runningbacks. They range from Tre Sorrells (over 700yds rushing as a sophomore), to Akeem Hunt (Newton Co.), to Git Aikens (Eastside High..over 800 yds. rushing in 7 gms.). And these guys play in some pretty tough regions too. We just ask that you guys dont overlook our talent cause we’re all (Newton CO., Alcovy, and Eastside) playoff bound in all regions. AAA, AAAA, AAAAA!
fred
October 23rd, 2009
2:49 pm
ARE YOU CRAZY NORTH CLAYTON HIGHSCHOOL JACKSON is a beast #1 in the state and that oline they have KIllers TORI BOX and the rest of the crew are just the best
kimo
October 23rd, 2009
2:49 pm
i have no idea who is the best!
boots
October 23rd, 2009
3:03 pm
Ed Pinson at Athens Academy is a fantastic back. Good for 5 to 10 yards a carry and has busted some big plays each game. Scored 11 TDs in first five games of the season.
Mustafa Kamal
October 23rd, 2009
3:23 pm
Nathaniel Davis from Westminster is pretty sick too. The dude’s got jets and can flat out burn in open space. Always makes the first defenser miss.
No brainer
October 23rd, 2009
4:02 pm
Charles Perkins. Go Jackets!
P D Dog
October 23rd, 2009
4:13 pm
Charles Perkins is hands down the best I have seen. No disrespect but his offensive line and offensive coordinator are not very good at all. I think have five plays that they run over and over again.. Trust me when I say it does not take a team much to prepare to stop him. Perkins is Collins Hill offence, he faces eight in the box the entire game because defensive coordinators know he is the only one on Collins Hill offense who can beat you and still his running yards and yards after the catch are the best.I can’t wait to see how he runs with consistently good blocking. This kid is going to be something special.
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October 23rd, 2009
5:30 pm
[...] CARVELL ASKS: Who’s the state’s top running back? Tell us. [...]
Go Packers
October 23rd, 2009
5:50 pm
Tevin King is probably the best RB that people in metro ATL have never heard of…just ask Lowndes when he went for over 150 yards against them or Lassiter when he broke a 70 yard TD on the first play in their scrimmage game against Colquitt County.
Josh
October 23rd, 2009
6:32 pm
Ben Emert West Forsyth
275 yds and 5 td’s last week.
Not to mention what he’ll do to Flowery Branch tonight.
lil buddy
October 23rd, 2009
6:58 pm
I. Crowell the junior running back from Caver-Columbus is the states best back. He had over 100 rushing yards and 2 touchdowns on NORTHSIDE-WARNER ROBINS in Carver’s 21-12 loss in WARNER ROBINS!!!!! When a player of this caliber can get that type of production against one of the best defenses in the state… The proof is in the pudding… Most major recruiting publications already list him in the top 5 IN THE COUNTRY!!!! He has major college head coaches at every game looking at him. The 9 other D-1 prospects that we have already commited…. For this year…..
Roger
October 23rd, 2009
11:15 pm
I’d say Pemberton or Brown, slight edge to Pemberton. He shares carries, Grayson doesn’t throw, teams load the box, and he still runs all over people.
shawn
October 23rd, 2009
11:21 pm
I went and watched Crowell tonight here in Columbus. The kid is something special. I left at halftime and he had over 200 yds on the ground, 2td’s, 50 yards recieving and touched the ball 8 times total. Best High School back I have seen in Columbus since the days his coach Dell Mcgee was running the ball at Kendrick.
Scout JEB
October 23rd, 2009
11:43 pm
Teryan Rucker of Gainesville is the most underrated back in Georgia. He plays on a loaded team, so nobody pays attention to him. The only thing he lacks is home run speed, but he is fast enough. He is by far the most naturally gifted runner I’ve seen in Georgia for the 2010 class. He also has has good hands and could play slot receiver if need be, but his true skills should keep him at running back. Raymond Sanders and Storm Johnson are also good.
Scout JEB
October 23rd, 2009
11:47 pm
Teryan Rucker of Gainesville … very underrated!
Blackangel
October 24th, 2009
12:03 am
The Best Running back in Georgia? HMMM.. Well Me being a running back myself back in the day, I look for the complete package.. Running, Blocking, Recieving and game Changer. Now I haven’t explored all the running backs in the state because you have weaker regions and different classes these backs play in. I always look at the larger regions. It’s like saying Ray Rice was the best running in college playing at Rutgers when you had Adrian Peterson playing in a better division in the same year and better conference. (No disrespect towards those schools and any other High schools around). I must say Raymond Sanders from Stephesnon High School really displayed all the true essence which a running has to do. Breakaway speed, Break tackles, take on the blockers from a blitzing linebacker, catching a 10 yard screen turning into a game changing touchdown and finally Making defenders look stupid by breaking there ankles trying to tackle him with power in running through a tackler. While you look and the typical 6 foot back there are certain things Mack Brown you expect to do. When your 5′9 175 doing what Mr, Sanders is doing, is pretty special. I am not saying he’s the best in Georgia, but what I am saying from the display of what an all around running back displays on and off the field I cannot think of any one better.
dirty
October 24th, 2009
12:50 am
Just got back from Carver game I.Crowell is the best period.
rogeriter
October 24th, 2009
2:13 am
My vote for the top back in the Atlanta area is Tyler Maddox of the Locust Grove Falcons. Great instincts, great speed, tough runner. Runs inside and outside equally well. Can make you miss–or run over you. Of course…he’s only eight years old…and my grandson. But he is a future star for the Georgia Bulldogs. You heard it here first!
jjohn49
October 24th, 2009
2:22 am
uniongroves donovan johnson
Daniel
October 24th, 2009
8:34 am
Greg Franklin from Marietta is something special and will play on Sunday’s
SEC fan
October 24th, 2009
9:06 am
Malcome by far.
Jags
October 24th, 2009
11:54 am
PLAYER/SCHOOL YR G ATT YDS AVG AVG TD
Ken Malcome, SW DeKalb SR 7 123 907 7.4 129.6 14
Max Thompson, Avondale SR 7 147 863 5.9 123.3 5
Raymond Sanders, Stephenson SR 7 88 819 9.3 117.0 14
Mack Brown, MLK SR 6 104 669 6.4 111.5 6
#26 C/O 95 THOMASVILLE DAWGS
October 24th, 2009
1:05 pm
thomasville has more RB’s than any tea m around and they all are game changers keep sleeping on da ville,#7charles hayes qb,rb,ss…#15fredholton,rb,wr,qb,fs/committed2G.T.#5lanorris christopher 1st cousin 2both rb’s at brooks county& he’s1 of da best linebackers n da state.then theres the flash jr,jeffrey dyson enough said. all i can say is beware of a 1AA school with more speed on both sides of da ball than most high schools in ga. dont believe me b n fitzgerald nov.6 for the best highschool football game all year, the winner of this game will win the 1AA championship this year
#26 C/O 95 THOMASVILLE DAWGS
October 24th, 2009
1:17 pm
and thomasville is very young
#26 C/O 95 THOMASVILLE DAWGS
October 24th, 2009
1:27 pm
and has a big offensive line,but the best part is wr’s 15,20 both 6′2 215 and can fly and catch not 2 mention will come up and smash anyone there NOT A DB THAT CAN PLAY THEM 1ON1 WE JUST RUN THE BALL SO WELL WE DONT HAVE 2 THROW
#26 C/O 95 THOMASVILLE DAWGS
October 24th, 2009
1:34 pm
NOT 2 MENTION CAIRO,THOMAS CO.CENTRAL BOTH GONNA RAISE HAIL. CENTRAL’S DEFENSE IS THE TRUTH 11 RETURNING STARTERS THE SOUTH IS WHERE ITS AT THIS YEAR
HIfootball
October 24th, 2009
4:01 pm
Wills Aitkens – Holy Innocents
Just because he plays for a little private school doesn’t mean he can’t be the best.
He has led the Golden Bears to their first region championship.
Holy Innocents has killed every team they have played except Wesleyan and everyone knows Wesleyan is on steriods.
4.4 forty. 5′9″ 205lbs.
He is an animal.
RED
October 24th, 2009
4:49 pm
All these runningbacks that are listed are pretty good but I got a wonderful one for you nme Max Thomson. He’s number 26 for the Avondale Blue Devils located in Avondale Estates. Need to remind you that Avondale was 1-9 last year andmade a huge turnarond this year to 5-3. Max has been running hard every game and every practice wonderful person and player. Max thomson is his name. Might need to check him out…
8 AAAAA fan
October 24th, 2009
5:38 pm
aaron wimberly south gwinnett
JAGGERSWAGGER
October 24th, 2009
11:41 pm
I JUST LEFT THE STEPHENSON VS UNION GROVE GAME AND RAYMOND SANDERS IS THE BEST BACK POUND FOR POUND THAT I HAVE SEEN ON THE HIGH SCHOOL LEVEL IN YEARS
mark newnan 1
October 25th, 2009
12:37 am
NEWNAN’S CHRIS ROBINSON AND TAY WILLIS OF EAST COWETA
COWETA IS ON THE MAP.
Moebetta
October 25th, 2009
2:49 am
Rajaan Bennett from McEachern leading cobb co in rushing hasnt been held under a 100 yards this year watch out for them this year in the playoffs Charles Perkins is good also
ZUMA 5164
October 25th, 2009
4:01 am
Well we all know that Stephenson High Jags have the best corp of runninbacks in the state. But we all have to give it to Raymond Sandes. Did you see Raymond Sanders’ explosiveness against Union Grove.
Get'nItDone
October 25th, 2009
4:43 am
Raymond Sanders is the truth! He is really the total package. Not only a phenomenal player (strong, agile, game wise) – but a great kid in general. This young man has studied the game, worked hard and stayed dedicated- And it’s good to see things go well for him.
He is not one you will see in trouble for foolishness either. Good job Mom and Dad!
JAGS ALL THE WAY!
Creekman
October 25th, 2009
9:11 am
I think Rajon Neal ranks up there with the best.He is a huge part of the Sandy Creek offense.
D-dog
October 25th, 2009
9:30 am
LaQuan Blount a jr from Greenville over 1100 yards rushing and has led greenville to a 8-0 record
showtime
October 25th, 2009
10:46 am
raymond sanders is the best back in state hands down and if you put aside all your personal feelings or ties and just gage these backs its no comparison
Graysonfan (the original)
October 25th, 2009
10:59 am
Don’t get me wrong, I enjoy Ean Pemberton but if you look at the yardage he gets to the amount of carries, its not that great. The guy is close to being the only player to run the ball for the past three years. We all know Grayson had NO passing game in 07 or 08. So there you are. Storm Johnson is great too, but if you watched the Loganville/Apalachee game two weeks ago you would have seen there is a running back on the Apalachee team that was a bit better! JUST SAYIN….
DeeDawg
October 25th, 2009
12:30 pm
It’s definitely Raymond Sanders
MHS Fan
October 25th, 2009
12:44 pm
Rajaan Bennett of Mceachern….hands dwn!
WildcatsTeamMom
October 25th, 2009
5:50 pm
Curtis Mason- Villa Rica High- He is an all around great football player who plays both sides of the ball in many different positions.
WildcatsTeamMom
October 25th, 2009
5:59 pm
See for yourself, http://www.youtube.com/Curtis Mason and check out his 10th grade high light tape. Yes all of that from a Sophomore now he is a Junior playing both sides of the ball.
CAMDEN COUNTY CATS FAN
October 25th, 2009
9:30 pm
EAN DAYS CAMDEN COUNTY SEE BOUT CAMDEN NOW WE GOING TO WIN STATE GRAYSON ITS GOING TO BE A REMATCHHHH!
Hurricane on the move
October 25th, 2009
9:55 pm
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showtime
October 25th, 2009
11:18 pm
I HAVE BEEN TO 2 STEPHENSON GAMES THIS YEAR (MLK/UNION GROVE) AND CAN NE 1 TELL ME WHO IS THIS KID WILLIE DAVIS?
rwdekalbfan
October 25th, 2009
11:21 pm
OK “JAGS” I feel what you said about Mack, and Sanders is an awesome running back, I just think Stephensen needs to play better teams during the regular season, so fans can get a true gauge of how good Stephensen really is, and Sanders having a good game against an MLK team who truth be told, no one expected to be a “serious” contender or against those other teams Stephensen plays during the regular season just does not do it. Bottom line is they need to play a tougher regular season schedule so they are battle tested before the playoffs, and until Sanders has that same kind of game against a Lowndes, Northside, Grayson etc. the type teams most do believe to be “serious” contenders, its hard to tell if he is possibly the best or if Stephensen is battle tested to win it all.
DeeDawg
October 26th, 2009
8:08 am
rwdekalbfan: So you are saying Stephenson beating two separate undefeated teams (#8 MLK & Union Grove) in consecutive weeks is not considered “tough enough”? Both those teams are loaded with D1 prospects and commits, and brought their A-games. Yet Stephenson prevailed by a combined score of 47-7. Keep in mind also that Stephenson has traveled to South GA and whupped then state champs Ware County two years in a row. I guess we’ll have to see if Stephenson is “battle tested” enough going into the playoffs. I say they are! Go Jags!!
Advisor
October 26th, 2009
10:41 am
Roland,jaqs,Trueblue,greaterindecatur,and some others this ain’t bout your chillens ,this is about young men trying to get a free EDUCATION, and there is no BEST back…A back is only as good as thier O-line.What wins games are those horses in the trench.
Mike Weaver
October 26th, 2009
11:05 am
Daylon Claytor at Dunwoody. No one can hit the hole like this guy.
HAMO PRIDE
October 26th, 2009
11:05 am
Charles Perkins. SPEED+POWER=TOTAL PACKAGE.
Unknown Player
October 26th, 2009
12:21 pm
Clarence Jackson, RB/LB, North Clayton High School: This kid is arguably the most underrated player in the state, in his junior year he had 1,800 rushing yds, and 32 TDs. while earning 11 sacks on defence his junior year. He is now in his senior year, doing even better than last year. He is not currently committed to Ole Miss for nothing. The kid’s a phenomenal athlete.
FAN #1
October 26th, 2009
1:20 pm
TJ – AMEN! Ean Pemberton has it hands down! He is tough, strong, quick, agile, smart player, play maker, team leader…the complete package. Grayson has one awesome defense but it takes points to win a game. Ean does his part by raising the bar!!!! Very exciting to watch, will be sorry when this season is over!! As for college, gold mine is exactly it!! Good luck Ean they will be lucky to have you!! GO RAMS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
tville bulldog
October 26th, 2009
1:32 pm
Don’t know about necessarily the best, but Thomasville’s Jeffrey Dyson demands respect. Undersized at about 5′9 160 lbs, but he can fly with a 4.4 40 yd dash time and is as quick and elusive as they come. Kid is also very strong for his lack of size. Remember that name. The kid can play.
Black Angel
October 26th, 2009
2:28 pm
I enjoy all the comments. All these young men need to be applauded for there efforts, hard work, and solid play. The best running back will be the one when the game is on the line and on a key drive that can swing the game one way or another, then you will see who is the cream of the crop.. Enjoy the debate and we will see in the playoffs
HS Fan
October 27th, 2009
10:14 am
I had been hearing bout this kid from Sandy Creek Rajion Neal.I went to watch him Fri night and i was blown away with this kid speed, power, footwork and body statue.He ran for 252 yards in just 3 quarters and 90 percent of his yards were after contact.You can tell the game has slowed down for this kid cause he does a great job on setting up his blockers.He also has excellent vison and balance and never cuts his leggs off.He already has over 1000 yards and 24 tds and has only played four qrts in one game and had more yhan 10 touches in just 4.This kid is big,fast and strong.He is the real deal.
University
October 28th, 2009
1:52 pm
Thanks for the great reading,Great Posting,I will pass this on to our ira clients to read.
tawana
October 31st, 2009
10:06 pm
Dadrian Smith of Mt. View high school in Lawrenceville. He finished the season with 31 td’s and OVER 2000 YARDS for the season(most td’s before second half of games). He’s a senior and never played before his senior year. He is playing against 5A divisions. Has anyone checked him out?
Jesse
November 3rd, 2009
11:40 pm
Juwan Thompson – Woodward Academy….and he will actually get a degree unlike most
BLOCK
November 8th, 2009
8:16 pm
”Greg frankln” over 1500 yards and 20 touchdowns! doing it on a team with the QB only throwing for 250 yards and 3 touchdowns!!! this kid is explosive!
Davis
November 11th, 2009
8:14 am
No Westminister HS running back within the school’s history accounted for a bigger percentage of his team’s offensive production than RD3 is doing in his junior year with ending the regular season with 1480 yards. That sounds like a SAT score. RD3 consistantly shreds defenses this 2009 footbal season averaging 6.4 yards per game; running his way to numerous player of the week honors and 7 regular season 100 plus yards games. While thrashing high powered Lovett, Abernathy finished with 269 rushing yards Strengths: RD3 has tremendous start-stop, change of pace & change of direction skills, like that of a Barry Sanders prototype. While consistantly running against eight-man fronts, RD3 makes averaging 6.4 per carry look simple and smooth. He is a solid slashing player that has low gravity balance that keeps defenders reaching, but missing most of the time. He is a patient runner, following his linemen until reaching a break of day. Each time he touches the ball, it is assumed and have been proven time and time again that scoring is inevidable. He is a game- changing, versitle athlete, clocking 40 times at the 4.4 level. While somewhat a undersized athlete, RD3 is considered to be a 2009 Super 6 elite junior RB in the state of Georgia and will comfortably be in the top tier nationally.
Nick
November 14th, 2009
12:28 am
rajion neal no doubt about that i give all these other running backs they props to even get this high yall need to watch storm johnson we just played he averaged some good yards alot
Urban Meyer
November 24th, 2009
4:05 pm
Tyrone Davis, Harry Smith, and Anthony Brown all three out of d.m. therrell high school
CHEE
November 29th, 2009
3:27 pm
Jon Lee, Apalachee High School
Fear god, fear me #20
December 6th, 2009
12:09 pm
Isaiah Crowell is Georgias best RB..the kid runs a 4.35 forty and got offers from schools like Auburn, Bama, Florida and LSU in only his sophmore season
JUST BEING HONEST
December 14th, 2009
5:39 pm
CROWELL FROM CARVER-COLUMBUS . ASK FLOWERY BRANCH,GAINSVILLE,NORTH SIDE WARNER ROBINS,LAGRANGE,BALDWIN THEY CAN GIVE U A HONEST ANSWER……
sc fan
April 2nd, 2010
5:38 pm
I guess after all the dust settled Rajion Neal and Storm Johnson were the best senior rb and Isiah Crowell was the best jr rb.
yea boyy
July 11th, 2010
2:09 am
Imani Cross is a great rb check him out he is playin for north hall now
coachTR
July 16th, 2011
10:57 pm
Anthony Brown out of therrell. This kid has run for 1212yds and 13tds, 322 recieving yds and 838 KR/PR yds. This young man is the real deal
andrew arnold
October 3rd, 2011
4:31 pm
check out the stats on walton high schools junior tyren jones, wow!