Best RBs in Your School's History

[Eagle8]

The QB post was a hit so let's get some RB action. List your top 5 RBs in school history. Or top 10 for you are a rambler like me.

Edited September 28, 2023 by Eagle8

[Eagle8]

@Racer55 all entries must be from the A.D. period, nothing from the B.C. period......please stay within the guidelines. 

[BigLion10]

Don't go throwing out guys from the 40's or 50's either lol. Most of us weren't around till decade or two later haha

[GoBigBlue]

Daingerfield's list would take up most of Smoaky's database.  My favorites were David Mims(Baylor & NFL) simply because I blocked for him.  Most feared was probably Tony Evans & Johnny King.  But There are so many this is tough.  Jimmy Morrow was as good as any. and on and on.

[Eagle8]

List is of players i personally watched. Honestly, the numbers are irrelevant at some point down the list and #8, #9, #10 could have probably been as productive as #1, #2, #3 in the same system and same era. The only High School All-American on the list is Creer so he gets the bid at #1. And I'm sure I left some big names out. 

1. Lennon Creer

2. Anthony Hodge

3. Travian Smith

4. Bryce Beall

5. Alton Stoker

6. Wardricus Lucas

7. Denarius McCoy

8. Ken Shelton

9. BJ Allen

10. Daylon McCoy

 

Names before my time that can't go unmentioned.

Jerry James, Horace James, Larry Centers, Larry Horton

[blueflu]

Gunter....Eric Pecina 97-99  

[hornetblue]

Hooks Hornets

1. Billy Sims

2. Keyshawn Walls

3. Brandon Garrett

4. Tony Malone

5. Carlo Gooden

Others who could possibly be #4 or #5

Curtis Gooden

Anthony Wright

Jeremiah Trotter 

Tick Johnson

[GNR]

Anthony Lynn

[LetsGoEagles]

Lindale = Jordan Jenkins ....... the rest aren't relevant when compared. 

[PackAttack]

The topic is best RB in your schools history, so I will keep it at that request. Lufkin

The more recent  in last 30 years, I would say Denvis Manns (1993-1994) New Mexico State and Dallas Cowboys

Jorvorskie Lane (2002-2004) Texas A&M, Tampa Bay and Miami 

Jamarcus Walker (2010-2011) SFA 

Kedren Young (2021-2023) Notre Dame

Going to add Isaiah Phillips (2017) ULM,  although he was only a RB his senior season he was phenomenal

Have to include Ray Harper (1969-1970), a tough downhill RB who played at Baylor. 

That should cover it, lots of records with Lufkin for those guys.

Edited September 28, 2023 by PackAttack

[blackngoldtiger]

Malakoff

I'm not going to put these in order but these rbs come to mind and in what I know from 90s and up. 

Marcus Dowell 90'/91' "oh my"

Jermichael Hart 00'/02'

Marcus Dowell jr 12'/15'

The 3 head monster class with stacked rbs RJ Carr, Keeve Rose, Dedric Davis. Carr may have been on varsity all 3 years, the other two 16'/19'

Duce Hart 18'/21'

[lionpride08]

Franklin

#1 Darius Floyd 2010-2012 6,449 yards in 3 seasons. (PVAM) Finished top 3 players in FCS his senior year

#2 Bryson Washington 2019-2022 2,131 yards senior year led Franklin to back to back championships (Baylor). Has been injured and has not seen much playing time yet in college. Part of the 3 headed monster in 2021

#3 Malcom Murphy 2019-2021 help lead Franklin to first state championship (2021 MVP). Had 280 yards in state game (short 16 yards for state game record in 3a) (NESU) starts at cornerback for the rowhawks. Missed most last season due to injury. Part of the 3 headed monster in 2021

#4 Morgan Brewer 5,423 yards in 3 seasons 2012-2014. Most yards came in the final 2 seasons due to Floyd getting bulk of the handoffs in 2012. (Only 695 yards in 2010).

#5 Jayden Jackson 2022-2024 (current) had most yards last season sharing to load with Washington 2,212 yards. Led Franklin to state championship last season and was 2022 state game MVP. 4 D1 Offers

#6 Bobby Washington state champion 1,736 yards senior season 2021 (SAGU). Part of the 3 headed monster in 2021.

#7 Clayton Rosprim 1,622 yards in 2018 played against state champion Grandview in 2018 with a separated shoulder and torn ligaments in knee. Was tough as nails.

#8 Chris Morrow 2011 2,076 total yards senior season. Was a load to bring down.

#9 Jared Padraza 2018 was the other running back along with Rosprim. Plays at NESU and starts at middle linebacker.

#10 Rodrick Green 2015 led Franklin to its first state championship game appearance.

Many more could be on this list

Edited September 28, 2023 by lionpride08

[JackJack20]

Diboll

These are my top five in no order.

1. Ketaraus Stanton

2. D'aris McMillan

3. Terrance Taylor

4. Terry Colquitt

5. James Johnson

Edited September 28, 2023 by JackJack20
Misspelled name

[903TylerRose]

Tyler legacy Red raiders

Tyrone Ross

Derek farmer 

Jamarion miller 

Keondre smith

Bryson donnell

Peyton price

Dada brown 

Edited September 28, 2023 by 903RoseCity

[TIMRIGGINS]

Smash Williams 

[kooldown54]

20 minutes ago, TIMRIGGINS said:

Smash Williams 

knew this was coming! 

[1jacket]

Elysian Fields 

RB Chris Harris 

RB Johnny Mosley 

RB Joe Benefield 

RB Chris Smith 

RB William Goodnight 

RB Dekevius Johnson 

 

Edited September 28, 2023 by 1jacket

[TIMRIGGINS]

1 hour ago, kooldown54 said:

knew this was coming! 

Glad I didn’t let you down 

[Lion7000]

5 hours ago, BigLion10 said:

Don't go throwing out guys from the 40's or 50's either lol. Most of us weren't around till decade or two later haha

I believe Kirk was he wore leather helmets in his day. @RETIREDFAN1 probably can vouch for this. He has his silent films.

Edited September 28, 2023 by Lion7000

[Wild74]

From Waskom 

1. Chan Amie

2. Kevin Johnson  SMU

3.June Bug Johnson

4. Dillion Benton

5. Kenneth Jackson

6. Tommie Reason

 

 

[ANTI]

Made this post in another thread back in June...nothing has changed since June except Taylor Tatum's stats so just reposting here....

 

My official top 7 Longview RBs (2 more for extra...because our backfield history is so deep)

1A. Fred Talley (1996-1998)

Ask a room of Lobo fans who the best Longview RB is, most will say Fred Talley. There isn't a back in Longview history with more "aura" than Fred Talley. Fastest Longview back to lace them up and its not a debate. He won the 100m at state with a 10.43 time. Up until Fred Talley, the most that any Longview RB had ran for in a season was 1,626 by Andre Davis. Seemed like a 2,000 yard back was something that could only be dreamed of but Talley gave Longview 2,000+ in 1997, most of any Lobo back in a season. His career rushing yardage record will probably never be touched. You hear a lot about Talley's performance in 1997 and 1998 but to me, the 1,300+ performance as a sophomore in 1996 is just downright nasty when you consider that he was sharing the backfield with D1 back Tajuan Stoker who put up 1,500+ of his own yards that year.

1B. Vondrell McGee (2003-2005)

Vondrell did a lot of great things as a Lobo but one year in particular makes him the goat in my humble opinion, 2004. McGee averaged 190 yards a game in the playoffs, and came 15 yards short of breaking Fred Talley's single season rushing yards record...in 3 less games. He probably gets it with more carries against Lufkin that year in the playoffs, and Longview maybe makes it out of Nac alive. (Ivory's turnovers in that game were costly). He had 183 yards on 18 carries that day, 10 yards a clip. McGee is the only Lobo back to have an 8 carry, 260 yard game....in the rain and till this day, that 90 yard TD run against Lee in 2004 is probably the most replayed play by a Longview back in program history. Talley was the fastest Longview back. But Vondrell McGee was a 4.4 back himself and probably had a little more burst. They're 1A and 1B for me.

2. Taylor Tatum (2021-present)

Tatum comes in as the 2nd/3rd best Lobo back ever...and the story is still being written. That means that he could be the best ever depending on how the 2023 season goes. Tatum is 12 TD's away from being Longview's all time leading scorer. He'll probably be 2nd on Longview's all time career rushing list when its all said and done. Tatum is the most talented back on this entire list when you consider the totality of his game. He doesnt have the speed of Talley or Vondrell but is a 21.7 200m guy at 6'0 200+. He's fast. Best hands and route running out of the backfield from Lobo back without question. He can dance on you, he can run through you...he can play between the tackles, outside of the tackles. There arent many limitations which is why he is currently considered the #1 back in Texas. If he played LB, SS or WR....he'd still be a major P5 recruit. Tatum saw varsity carries for Longview, as a freshman. Unheard of at Longview.

3. Earnest "Babydoo" Hunter (1987-1989)

Joe Johnson was undoubtedly the highest recruited Lobo RB of the 80s but Hunter was the best and there are some around Longview that have pretty high praises for Hunter if you catch my drift. Hunter to many was "Vondrell before Vondrell". He probably played at about 5'8 180 as a Lobo but was electric as can be. Only 5 times has a Lobo ran for more than 280 yards in a game. Hunter did it twice, once was in the playoffs. None football challenges may have slowed his recruiting down but ultimately, he still ended up playing for multiple NFL teams and hit record books in college.

4. Joe Johnson (1983-1984)

There wouldn't be another East Texas back see the national attention that Earl Campbell did until Joe Johnson hit the scene for the Lobos in 1983. Longview came into the season ranked in the top 5 nationally in USAToday polls in large part because of Johnson who played at about 6'1 200 in HS while running a 4.4. Between 1983 and 1984, Johnson put up 2,300+ on the ground in an 18 game stretch. I don't have a ton to say about his game as he played before my time but when talking to older generations, Joe was all business on the field. I'd be a fool not to rank him high up there.

5. Tyler McCray (2008-2009)

Meredith probably deserves this spot and there are certainly days that I believe Meredith was better but, not today. McCray was a magician on the field without even trying. The only none honorable mention back on this list that left you saying "how?!" on 80% of his runs. If he's healthy for Longview in those back to back state title games, who knows. He was giving Lake Travis the business in 2008 before he left the game with a broken ankle. A little under 1,800 yards in 2008...while sharing the backfield with the likes of Aaron Johnson and Dacedric Hunt. Not bad.

6. Kaden Meredith (2018-2020)

My goodness. Meredith was a walking touchdown. Everytime that he got the ball, you honestly felt like he was taking it all the way. One of only 3 backs in Longview history with a 300 yard game on their resume (Talley and Babydoo Hunter). You weren't going to get all of the lateral moves that some of the others on this list had but he was fast, determined and understood what was happening in front of him as good as anyone. Had all of Judson Middle School's rushing records, until '26 RB Mason Washington recently came and shredded them. Meredith is Longview's all time leading scorer, and is tied for most kick returns for TDs with Bobby Taylor. Like I said, walking TD.

5 honorable mentions:

Braylynn "Pig" Anthony (2015)

15, that was Anthony's average per carry which is highest in Lobo history. He only got one year to prove himself thanks to sharing the backfield with the likes of Jamycal Hasty and Tylan Miller throughout his career but he certainly proved himself. Probably the smoothest runner on this entire list.

Keilyn Williams (2017-2018)

The most under appreciated Longview RB in program history. He probably played at around 5'5 160 pounds on a wet day, but there havent been too many more talented Lobo backs than Keilyn Williams. He gave you the "how?!" moments of Tyler McCray, gave you the heart of Andre Davis and gave you the hands of Taylor Tatum. Yeah, Keilyn is a Lobo great. 1,500 yards on the ground in 2018. Over 1,200 the year before in 2017.

JaMycal Hasty (2012-2014)

Although backs like Tyler McCray and Tory White received D1 offers, Hasty was the first major recruit in the backfield for Longview since Vondrell McGee. He missed majority of 2014 with a lower back injury which killed his career numbers but Hasty did enough in 2013 to make recruiters flock to Longview. Hasty is currently RB2 for the Jacksonville Jaguars.

Andre Davis (1990-1991)

Once Babydoo Hunter was done, Davis was next up. In the words of my boy gtee, Davis wasn't the most athletic Lobo back you'll see, but he probably had the most heart which is why he was able to play college ball at TCU. Back to back 1,000+ yard seasons in 1990 and 1991 during a time when everyone in the stadium knew RB1 was getting the ball. Davis once held Longview's single season rushing record.

Jessie Anderson (2016-2018)

Technically Anderson was a combo back, and I consider him the best fullback in Lobo history. Still when he was lined up in the RB position, he gave Longview fans a small taste of Javorskie Lane. Anderson played at 6'0 240 his SR year and had no problem lowering that shoulder and laying out the opposition. Very physical runner. Anderson had 28 touchdowns in 2018 which was a program record at the time. Taylor Tatum took that away from him last year. If he doesn't miss majority of 2017 with injury and plays exclusively RB throughout his career, he'd be in my top 5 for sure.

 

Willie Andrews, Isaiah Stoker, Johnny Garrett, Tory White, Cliff Ward (way before my time) are other names that I didn't mention.

Edited September 28, 2023 by ANTI

[OldFaithful]

Larry Rose

Fairfield Eagles

[Eagle8]

3 hours ago, 1jacket said:

Elysian Fields 

RB Chris Harris 

RB Johnny Moseley 

RB Joe Benefield 

RB Chris Smith 

RB William Goodnight 

RB Dekevius Johnson 

 

I remember Benefield. We had a good defensive battle against him and Tim Curry in 07. Tatum, EF, and Arp from our district were the last 3 teams standing in the region back before D1 and D2 were pre-split. Yall beat Arp for the region crown on a hail mary as time expired. Man that was a tough district. Yall and us both lost in the State final. 

[Eagle8]

2 hours ago, Wild74 said:

From Waskom 

1. Chan Amie

2. Kevin Johnson  SMU

3.June Bug Johnson

4. Dillion Benton

5. Kenneth Jackson

6. Tommie Reason

 

 

Chan Amie might be, pound for pound/sideline to sideline, the best high school athlete I've ever witnessed with my own two eyes. Relax folks.....I said athlete.....not RB. The kid was electric in every single facet of the game. Ball in his hands....possible 6 every touch. At LB he was a headhunter. As a returner, you better kick it out of bounds. Kickoff team, you better fair catch it. Kid was a damn monster.

[Eagle8]

On a note of RBs. Dwight Smith from Carthage in the 08 era is probably the best all around RB I ever saw. And yes, I saw Adrian Peterson in high school. Dwight never made it big but he was incredible in high school.