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Size: 5'8 190
Stats: 700 yards and 8 TDS as a Backup
Ross got his opportunity to start against Athens, as Kilgore rested superstar back Davin Rider. Ross simply responded with a 14 carry 217 yard and 4 TD performance that night. Ross made splash plays here and there, but in ‘22 it should be his job. He’s a tremendous runner who plays behind his pads and brings thump with good vision. With Kilgore replacing Rider, Corey Rider and Jermaine Roney, Ross will need to take the mantle of the run game to provide balance to Damarion Vanzandt.
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Size: 5'11 190
Stats: 168 Carries 1,262 yards 25 TDS. 41 catches 527 yards and 3 TDS.
Haynes is as productive as any back coming back in 2022. He finished 2021 with 1,262 rushing yards on 168 carries for 25 TDs. Not only can he run it but he caught 41 passes for 527 yards and 3 TDs. That’s 1,789 yards of production and 28 TDs in 16 games. Haynes will be leaned on heavily with Brandon Tennison graduating and headed to UTSA.
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Size: 5’7 170
Stats: 188 Carries 1,696 yards 19 tds. 8 catches 144 yards 1 TD.
There couldn’t be a better world for a sophomore running back. Spread system, Dee Lewis is your QB and has 2 D1 Athletes as receivers, the lanes opened up like the Red Sea for Wright. D’Co Wright tore through class 3A D2 1,696 yards on 188 carries and 19 touchdowns, while also catching 8 passes for 144 yards and a TD. This year, Gilbert and Hampton return on the outsides with Sophomore Chance Johnson taking the reins at QB. Wright has tremendous cuts and can make lesser competition look absolutely foolish. Going into his junior year I expect more speed, more yards and more scores from Wright.
Size: 5’9 180
Stats: 981 rushing yards 6 TDS
Rickey Stewart started the year out on the subvarsity team at Chapel Hill. That lasted 2 games. Over the course of the last 13 games, Stewart rushed for 981 yards and 6 touchdowns. Stewart became the starter at the tail end of the year, and made his impact the most late in the season and in the playoffs. His 89 yard run against Austin LBJ in the 5th round of the playoffs, shows the pedigree and will he has to make a big play. With an offseason and summer in his tank, Stewart is set to have a big year for the Bulldogs.
Size: 5’9 190
Stats: 225 Carries 1,442 yards 11 tds. 17 catches 162 yards 1 TD.
The 5-5A Offensive Player of the Year went off at the tail end of 2021. Davis went over 250 3 times last year in district, wearing teams out at the end of the year. Davis ran 225 times for 1,442 yards and 11 TDs with 17 catches for 162 yards and a TD. Marshall should lean heavily on Davis in 2022 so those numbers will increase. He is a physical runner with a plethora of moves and the finishing touch to finish the long way. I expect Davis to be huge in ‘22.
Size: 5’7 170
Stats: 238 Carries 1,460 yards 20 tds.
In 2021, in 11 games, Ross ran for 1,460 yards on 238 carries for 20 TDs. I would love to see a race between Derrick McFall of Tyler High and Jeren Ross. Both of these men have rocket jet stream behind them when they’re out on the field. Ross’s breakaway speed will be good for anybody on any level. If Bonham is to have a deep run in 2022, it’ll be because of Jeren Ross.
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Size: 6’3 225
Stats: over 2,300 yards and 21 touchdowns
Talk about a physical presence and you’ve got Dawson Pendergrass. The Baylor commit is 6’3 215 pounds and can stride it out with the best of them. Last year Pendergrass went crazy for over 2,300 yards and 21 touchdowns, leading Mineola to a 7-5 record last year. He’s best on the outside zone; once he gets his momentum going he’s hell on a defender to bring down. I’m not sure where his college prospectus is, but he’ll be contending for the number 1 running back spot in East Texas his senior year.
Size: 5’10 190
stats: 292 Carries 2,154 yards 37 TDS. 29 Catches 448 yards 5 TDS.
Makenzie McGill was the best player you’ve never heard of prior to 2021. This year, will no longer be the case. McGill went bananas last year rushing 292 times for 2,154 yards and 37 touchdowns. With those numbers you probably think he played in the Power I offense, but McGill added 29 catches for 448 yards and 5 touchdowns through the air in Mount Vernon’s high powered Spread offense. McGill carried MT. Vernon all the way to the 5th round in 2021, and will be looked at again to carry the load.
Size: 5’9 180
Stats: 65 Carries 538 yards 8 TDS 26 catches 531 yards 4 TDS
It’s a debate about who’s the faster man between he and Jeren Ross, but Derrick McFall is the most dynamic weapon in East Texas at the running back position. McFall is being recruited as an athlete thanks to his incredible set of abilities. He’s lined up at QB, RB and WR for the Lions, and with his 4.4 speed, he’s a threat at all positions. Last year McFall, ran for 538 yards on 65 touches for 8 touchdowns, while catching 26 passes for 531 yards and 4 touchdowns. This spring McFall lined up at running back where he exploded in the spring game. I wouldn’t be surprised if McFall ran for 850 yards and caught for another 1000 more this fall. Very, very dynamic weapon for the Lions.
Size: 5’11 195
Stats: 655 rushing yards, 80 receiving yards. 11 TDS.
Tatum is the most complete back in East Texas, and after battling through nagging injuries his sophomore year, he’ll be the best runner in East Texas. Tatum missed 4 games last season, finishing with 735 total yards and 11 touchdowns. At 5’11 195 pounds, Taylor brings physical prowess to his game. This offseason he finished as the team’s Ironman - a competition that measures and computes strength and athleticism, on top of being a member of the 4th place 4x100 and 5th place 4x200 teams at state. He has great vision, and is one of the toughest backs to bring down 1 on 1 in the nation. His ability to catch the ball and run routes out of the slot just adds to his ability.
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