Top 5 Running Backs from Lufkin Since 2000

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Lufkin has been spread since the turn of the century, which has produced a great deal of talent from the Quarterback and receiver positions. Mixed in through the legacy of Lufkin football since 2000 has been some special backs, here's who I think are the Top 5 since the turn of the century. 

6. JaMArcus Walker

Years: 2010-11
College: N/A

Walker had a great 2010 going for over 1200 combined yards before missing the season with an ACL tear. In 2011 he had a big season. He rushed for 1,344 yards (6th for a season) and 27 touchdowns (2nd for a season.)

5. Steven Sowell

Years: 2014
College: N/A

One of the forgotten about players over the past decade, Steven Sowell balled in 2014 for the Panthers. His 1,574 yards is 4th most in school history for a season. Sowell was a slighter back with good wiggle and breakaway speed. The contingency didn't vote him in but the CEO trumped Sowell here to the 43rd spot. 

4. E.J. Shankle

Years: 2004-05
School: Texas A&M

Idk what to say: Lightening in a bottle, faster than the speed of sound, and whatever cheesy lingo to put in for a super shifty, fast, elusive runner. Shankle could catch and was a match up issue for every one who had to defend him. No recorded stats found on the legend, which explains his omissions from previous list, but nonetheless the contingency placed him here at number 23. 

3. Isaiah Phillips

Years: 2015-17
School: ULM

Phillips started at outside linebacker as a sophomore and junior and was an aggressive good football player. As a senior he made the return back to tailback and he was absolutely special. Phillips ran for 2,012 yards and led Lufkin all the way to the state quarterfinals. They lost a heart breaker to Longview 33-32, but it wasn't his fault. All Phillips did was rush for 237 yards and 4 touchdowns that day. Isaiah is currently competing for the starting RB job at ULM. 

2. Kedren Young
Years: 2021-
College: Uncommited

Rivaling Jorvorskie Lane in Lufkin is unheard of, but if we take the emotional attachment away, Kedren Young could very well finish his career as the best running back from Lufkin, Texas. Start with the measurables, 6' 215 pounds with real breakaway speed. He punishes defenders, and basically does it by his self from the second level of the defense and on. Young plays on a team that's deprived of talent compared to the other Lufkin greats, which makes his 1600 yards and 19 touchdowns even more impressive from his junior year. Will his legacy be enough to capture the GOAT, probably not. But skill for skill, Kedren could very well be the GOAT.

1. Jorvorskie Lane

Years: 2002-04
College: Texas A&M

The 6' 265 pound running back was folk lore, myth, legend, and then it was real. Lane was insane. Through his career he rushed for 3,767 yards and had over 70 rushing touchdowns. touchdowns. He also had 82 catches for 1,060 yards. Seeing his weight you'd think he was a straight plower, but Lane had the agility of a man 100 pounds less his size. He could move left and right, drop his hat and run you over, and coast his way for 6. He was really first of his kind; Lane slid over and played quarterback at times. A true legend.  In 2003 as a junior, Lane rushed for 1,197 yards for 23 touchdowns. In 2004, he finished second in school history rushing yards with, 1,945 (which is now 3rd in school history) and a school record 41 touchdowns.

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