2028 TOP RB RECRUITS
College Football Now 2028 top RB recruits features the top rising sophomore high school running back recruits in the world of CFB recruiting! (38)
Updated January 3rd, 2026 at 3:01 p.m. EST
Updated January 3rd, 2026 at 3:01 p.m. EST
2028 TOP RUNNING BACK RECRUITS
College Football Now 2028 top running back recruits are featured below for college football recruiters, coaches & fans nationally! (38)
2028 TOP RB RECRUIT OMARI MURRAY
RB Omari Murray
5'6", 145
Westland Hialeah HS
(FL)
TOP 2028 RB RECRUIT
Scouting notes - Top 2028 RB recruit Omari Murray has rapidly emerged as one of the premier names in the 2028 football recruiting class, showcasing a rare blend of athleticism, vision, and maturity well beyond his years. Already a six-time All-American, U.S. Army All-American, and two-time all-star game selection committee honoree, Murray’s résumé is as decorated as it is impressive for a sophomore. The South Florida standout — who was named to the All-South Florida Freshman Team and recognized as the top prospect at the @YouAreAthlete camp in Houston — has also entered the NIL era in style, inking a deal with Seattle Gold Grills. He is also the younger cousin of Denver Nuggets shooting guard Jamal Murray, and that elite athletic pedigree is on full display every time Omari touches the football. Adding to his growing national acclaim, he is an official candidate for the prestigious Gatorade High School Football Player of the Year award.
On film, Murray stands out immediately for his patience and natural feel for the game. His ability to read blocking schemes and manipulate defenders with subtle hesitation or footwork is elite for his age. Like a young Marshall Faulk or Darren Sproles, Murray displays exceptional burst and stop-start acceleration, often making defenders miss in the open field with ease. His balance through contact and compact power allow him to churn out yardage after first hits, making him a consistent threat to turn short gains into highlight runs.
Beyond his dynamic rushing ability, Murray’s versatility as a receiver out of the backfield sets him apart from most running backs in his class. He runs crisp, purposeful routes and exhibits natural hands, making him a matchup nightmare for linebackers and safeties alike. His football IQ shines in how he anticipates defensive adjustments and exploits space with surgical precision.
Simply put, Omari Murray is a game-changing all-purpose back — a player who can alter the outcome of a contest every time he touches the ball. His blend of explosiveness, patience, and football instincts makes him arguably the most exciting offensive weapon in the nation for the 2028 cycle. At CollegeFootballNow.org, Murray currently stands as the most complete and electrifying APB (All-Purpose Back) prospect we have evaluated on tape.
CFB offers - Ohio State
CFB programs showing interest - Dartmouth
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5'6", 145
Westland Hialeah HS
(FL)
TOP 2028 RB RECRUIT
Scouting notes - Top 2028 RB recruit Omari Murray has rapidly emerged as one of the premier names in the 2028 football recruiting class, showcasing a rare blend of athleticism, vision, and maturity well beyond his years. Already a six-time All-American, U.S. Army All-American, and two-time all-star game selection committee honoree, Murray’s résumé is as decorated as it is impressive for a sophomore. The South Florida standout — who was named to the All-South Florida Freshman Team and recognized as the top prospect at the @YouAreAthlete camp in Houston — has also entered the NIL era in style, inking a deal with Seattle Gold Grills. He is also the younger cousin of Denver Nuggets shooting guard Jamal Murray, and that elite athletic pedigree is on full display every time Omari touches the football. Adding to his growing national acclaim, he is an official candidate for the prestigious Gatorade High School Football Player of the Year award.
On film, Murray stands out immediately for his patience and natural feel for the game. His ability to read blocking schemes and manipulate defenders with subtle hesitation or footwork is elite for his age. Like a young Marshall Faulk or Darren Sproles, Murray displays exceptional burst and stop-start acceleration, often making defenders miss in the open field with ease. His balance through contact and compact power allow him to churn out yardage after first hits, making him a consistent threat to turn short gains into highlight runs.
Beyond his dynamic rushing ability, Murray’s versatility as a receiver out of the backfield sets him apart from most running backs in his class. He runs crisp, purposeful routes and exhibits natural hands, making him a matchup nightmare for linebackers and safeties alike. His football IQ shines in how he anticipates defensive adjustments and exploits space with surgical precision.
Simply put, Omari Murray is a game-changing all-purpose back — a player who can alter the outcome of a contest every time he touches the ball. His blend of explosiveness, patience, and football instincts makes him arguably the most exciting offensive weapon in the nation for the 2028 cycle. At CollegeFootballNow.org, Murray currently stands as the most complete and electrifying APB (All-Purpose Back) prospect we have evaluated on tape.
CFB offers - Ohio State
CFB programs showing interest - Dartmouth
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2028 TOP RB RECRUIT OWEN DESALVO
RB Owen DeSalvo
5'11", 195
Buckingham Browne & Nichols
(MA)
GPA - 3.5
TOP 2028 RB RECRUIT
Scouting notes - Owen DeSalvo has quickly emerged as one of the most well-rounded athletes in the 2028 football recruiting class as he already has earned five Division I offers while establishing himself as a premier two-way talent. At running back, DeSalvo is an explosive and powerful downhill runner, consistently churning out yardage with a blend of strength, balance, and burst through the hole. His verified 4.5 speed, confirmed by the University of Pittsburgh, allows him to separate at the second level and finish runs with breakaway capability, making him a threat to score from anywhere on the field. Defensively, he is equally impressive, earning preseason First Team All-Prep honors from the Boston Herald as a defensive back, where his physicality, instincts & ball-tracking ability allow him to create game-changing plays in the secondary. What separates DeSalvo is his competitiveness and versatility as he thrives in high-contact situations, shows toughness on both sides of the ball & has the athletic intangibles to excel at multiple positions at the next level. Whether toting the rock downhill as a workhorse back or tracking down opponents in the secondary, DeSalvo’s combination of agility, verified speed, and physical edge make him one of the most exciting young prospects in the Northeast with legitimate Power Five potential. DeSalvo’s rare two-way ability is what makes him such a valuable prospect. While some programs may recruit him specifically at running back or defensive back, his skill set allows him to contribute on either side of the ball and potentially even as a special teams standout early in his career. His verified athleticism, physical style of play, and versatility make him a lock as a multi-year starter at the FBS level, with the potential to develop into an NFL prospect depending on positional development.
COMBINE STATS
40 yard dash - 4.54 (@ PITT Camp)
Broad jump - 9'2"
Bench press - 275 (MAX)
CFB offers - Pittsburgh, Syracuse, Miami (OH), Rhode Island & UMass
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5'11", 195
Buckingham Browne & Nichols
(MA)
GPA - 3.5
TOP 2028 RB RECRUIT
Scouting notes - Owen DeSalvo has quickly emerged as one of the most well-rounded athletes in the 2028 football recruiting class as he already has earned five Division I offers while establishing himself as a premier two-way talent. At running back, DeSalvo is an explosive and powerful downhill runner, consistently churning out yardage with a blend of strength, balance, and burst through the hole. His verified 4.5 speed, confirmed by the University of Pittsburgh, allows him to separate at the second level and finish runs with breakaway capability, making him a threat to score from anywhere on the field. Defensively, he is equally impressive, earning preseason First Team All-Prep honors from the Boston Herald as a defensive back, where his physicality, instincts & ball-tracking ability allow him to create game-changing plays in the secondary. What separates DeSalvo is his competitiveness and versatility as he thrives in high-contact situations, shows toughness on both sides of the ball & has the athletic intangibles to excel at multiple positions at the next level. Whether toting the rock downhill as a workhorse back or tracking down opponents in the secondary, DeSalvo’s combination of agility, verified speed, and physical edge make him one of the most exciting young prospects in the Northeast with legitimate Power Five potential. DeSalvo’s rare two-way ability is what makes him such a valuable prospect. While some programs may recruit him specifically at running back or defensive back, his skill set allows him to contribute on either side of the ball and potentially even as a special teams standout early in his career. His verified athleticism, physical style of play, and versatility make him a lock as a multi-year starter at the FBS level, with the potential to develop into an NFL prospect depending on positional development.
COMBINE STATS
40 yard dash - 4.54 (@ PITT Camp)
Broad jump - 9'2"
Bench press - 275 (MAX)
CFB offers - Pittsburgh, Syracuse, Miami (OH), Rhode Island & UMass
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2028 TOP RB RECRUIT AHMAD BAH
RB Ahmad Bah
5'6", 160
Osbourne Park HS
(VA)
GPA - 3.6
TOP 2028 RB RECRUIT
Scouting notes - Top 2028 RB recruit Ahmad Bah is one of the most exciting multi-purpose playmakers rising through the recruiting ranks & draws natural comparisons to former Villanova and Eagles standout Brian Westbrook. Bah is a shifty downhill runner who demonstrates excellent patience in setting up his blockers before exploding through the hole with outstanding burst. His phenomenal lower-body strength makes him a surprisingly powerful ball carrier, as he consistently breaks through arm tackles and churns out extra yards after contact. On film, his physicality jumps off the screen — whether as a ball carrier lowering his pads or as a devastating lead blocker who embraces contact without hesitation. As a versatile weapon, Bah is just as dangerous in the passing game, where he uses deceptive route-running to slip out of the backfield and create explosive plays after the catch. His combination of vision, toughness, agility, and all-purpose versatility makes him a true three-down back at the high school level and a prospect with the upside to become a game-changing offensive weapon at the next level. Bah’s patience, burst, and vision make him a natural fit in a spread system, where he can operate out of shotgun looks and exploit wider running lanes. His ability to make defenders miss in space would thrive in zone-read and RPO concepts, giving him opportunities to get downhill quickly while also freezing linebackers with his versatility. Because of his elite receiving ability out of the backfield, Bah projects as a highly effective 3rd down back at the next level. His deceptive route-running allows him to leak into the flat, run option routes against linebackers, or even line up in the slot to create mismatches. His explosiveness after the catch makes him a constant big-play threat in passing situations. Like his comparison to Westbrook, Bah could flourish in a hybrid RB/slot role, where his agility and quickness are used to stress defenses horizontally and vertically. Motioning him across the formation or flexing him out wide forces defenses to declare coverage and creates opportunities for him to exploit matchups against slower linebackers. While some programs may initially see him as a change-of-pace back due to his size, Bah’s powerful running style, physicality, and versatility give him the chance to develop into a complete, every-down playmaker. In the right offensive system, he could become not only a dynamic ball carrier, but also a lethal weapon in the passing game and on special teams — making him a potential cornerstone player for a creative offensive coordinator.
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5'6", 160
Osbourne Park HS
(VA)
GPA - 3.6
TOP 2028 RB RECRUIT
Scouting notes - Top 2028 RB recruit Ahmad Bah is one of the most exciting multi-purpose playmakers rising through the recruiting ranks & draws natural comparisons to former Villanova and Eagles standout Brian Westbrook. Bah is a shifty downhill runner who demonstrates excellent patience in setting up his blockers before exploding through the hole with outstanding burst. His phenomenal lower-body strength makes him a surprisingly powerful ball carrier, as he consistently breaks through arm tackles and churns out extra yards after contact. On film, his physicality jumps off the screen — whether as a ball carrier lowering his pads or as a devastating lead blocker who embraces contact without hesitation. As a versatile weapon, Bah is just as dangerous in the passing game, where he uses deceptive route-running to slip out of the backfield and create explosive plays after the catch. His combination of vision, toughness, agility, and all-purpose versatility makes him a true three-down back at the high school level and a prospect with the upside to become a game-changing offensive weapon at the next level. Bah’s patience, burst, and vision make him a natural fit in a spread system, where he can operate out of shotgun looks and exploit wider running lanes. His ability to make defenders miss in space would thrive in zone-read and RPO concepts, giving him opportunities to get downhill quickly while also freezing linebackers with his versatility. Because of his elite receiving ability out of the backfield, Bah projects as a highly effective 3rd down back at the next level. His deceptive route-running allows him to leak into the flat, run option routes against linebackers, or even line up in the slot to create mismatches. His explosiveness after the catch makes him a constant big-play threat in passing situations. Like his comparison to Westbrook, Bah could flourish in a hybrid RB/slot role, where his agility and quickness are used to stress defenses horizontally and vertically. Motioning him across the formation or flexing him out wide forces defenses to declare coverage and creates opportunities for him to exploit matchups against slower linebackers. While some programs may initially see him as a change-of-pace back due to his size, Bah’s powerful running style, physicality, and versatility give him the chance to develop into a complete, every-down playmaker. In the right offensive system, he could become not only a dynamic ball carrier, but also a lethal weapon in the passing game and on special teams — making him a potential cornerstone player for a creative offensive coordinator.
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