The VYPE Plus Top 5 Tahlequah Region players by position moves next to the running back position. These are the five best running backs going into the 2023 season. Who grabs the No. 1 spot? Who will break into the top 5 as the season gets underway?

Julian Espinoza, Pryor Tigers, Senior, 5-10, 180

2022 stats: 711 rushing yards, 9 TDs, 156 receiving yards, 1 TD

Reese Jackson, Adair Warriors, Senior, 6-1, 210

2022 stats: 239 rushing yards, 6 TDS, 664 passing yards, 4 TDs

Aidan Armontrout, Sequoyah Indians, Sophomore, 6-0, 190

2022 stats: Had over 1,000 total yards of offensive production.

Chad Adams, Locust Grove Pirates, Senior, 5-11, 180

2022 stats: 168 carries, 742 rushing yards, 5 TDs

Jadon White, Westville Yellowjackets, Senior, 5-10, 225

2022 stats: 217 carries, 1,120 rushing yards, 10 TDs

Others to Watch:

Darryn Spahr, Tahlequah Tigers

Caden Waits, Tahlequah Tigers

Colby Philpott, Stilwell Indians

Daniel Burkholder, Chouteau Wildcats