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