Top running back recruits in the updated 2027 Rivals300

23 elite running back prospects featured in the latest rankings

Published on Feb. 24, 2026

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The 2027 Rivals300 rankings were updated on Monday, featuring 23 top running back recruits. Among them are several highly-touted prospects, including Georgia commit Kemon Spell, the top-ranked RB in the class.

Why it matters

The running back position is loaded with elite talent in the 2027 recruiting cycle, with several blue-chip prospects drawing interest from top college football programs across the country. These rankings provide an early look at the top RB recruits who will be making their college decisions in the coming years.

The details

Kemon Spell, a Five-Star Plus+ recruit from Pennsylvania, is the top-ranked running back and No. 11 overall prospect in the 2027 Rivals300. He recently committed to Georgia after decommitting from Penn State. Other top RBs include Gabriel Georges of Tennessee, Jamarion Williams-Callis of Texas, and Jaylen Johnson-Cook of Illinois.

  • The 2027 Rivals300 rankings were updated on Monday, February 23, 2026.

The players

Kemon Spell

A Five-Star Plus+ running back recruit from McKeesport, Pennsylvania who is the top-ranked RB and No. 11 overall prospect in the 2027 Rivals300. He recently committed to play at Georgia after decommitting from Penn State.

Gabriel Georges

A dynamic running back recruit from Baylor School in Tennessee, ranked as the No. 17 overall prospect in the 2027 Rivals300 and the top recruit in the Volunteer State.

Jamarion Williams-Callis

A top running back recruit from Randle, Texas, ranked No. 41 overall in the 2027 Rivals300. Texas A&M is currently the favorite to land his commitment.

Jaylen Johnson-Cook

An elite running back prospect from East St. Louis, Illinois, ranked No. 59 overall in the 2027 Rivals300. Missouri is currently trending for his commitment.

Keldrid Ben

A rising running back recruit from Montgomery, Texas who committed to Oklahoma and is now ranked No. 86 overall in the 2027 Rivals300.

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What they’re saying

“We'll see if there's another twist in his process down the road, but for now, UGA has an elite back in the fold.”

— Hunter Shelton, Author (on3.com)

“For a recruit of his caliber, he's had a much more lowkey recruitment to date compared to the likes of Spell and Gabriel Georges.”

— Hunter Shelton, Author (on3.com)

What’s next

The top running back recruits will continue to be heavily recruited by top college football programs as they head into their senior seasons and the spring visit season.

The takeaway

The 2027 recruiting class is loaded with elite running back talent, with several blue-chip prospects drawing interest from the nation's top programs. This depth at the position will make for an exciting recruiting cycle in the coming years as these top recruits make their college decisions.