The ground game is still a huge part of high school football. And a always, that has led to some huge performances out of running backs this high school football season.
As seasons finish up, the ALL-USA Football Team announcements are slated for later this month. USA TODAY High School Sports has unveiled finalists at each position for the East, Midwest, Southeast, Southwest, and West regions. These names will certainly factor into the National ALL-USA Football Team as well.
Ahead of the final reveal, we’re taking a look at the incredible athletes who have been selected, a season-long journey that began back in August.
Here’s a list of the running back finalists (in alphabetical order). More information on each player is available on their respective region lists, linked above.
2025 ALL-USA Football Team running back finalists
Shahn Alston, Harvey (Ohio)
Andrew Avent, Rahway (N.J)
Brian Bonner, Valencia (Calif.)
Jonathan Brown, St. Francis de Sales (Ohio)
Wes Buford, Oakdale (Calif.)
Ezavier Crowell, Jackson (Ala.)
Jayson Franklin, Seventy-First (N.C.)
David Gabriel-Georges, Baylor (Chattanooga, Tenn.)
JJ Gulat, Dixon (N.C.)
Ryan Estrada, El Dorado (Texas)
Evan Hampton, Owensboro (Ky.)
John Hebert, Strake Jesuit (Texas)
Elijah Kimble, Canisius (N.Y.)
Amari Latimer, Sandy Creek (Ga.)
Nikel Lewis, Hamburg (Ark.)
Savion Miller, Regina (Iowa)
Jagger Nieves, San Juan (Utah)
Javian Osborne, Forney (Texas)
Deshonee Redeaux, Oaks Christian (Calif.)
Aaron Stewart, Warren Township (Ill.)
Brandon Smith, Central East (Calif.)
Kemon Spell, McKeesport (Pa.)
Landen Williams-Callis, Randle (Texas)
Damarius Yates, Kemper County (Miss.)
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY High School Sports Wire: Meet the ALL-USA Football Team RB finalists for 2025
