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Here are the area’s top prep running backs to watch for this season

Staff Photo by Robin Rudd / South Pittsburg senior Jamychal Buckner, a Mr. Football semifinalist last year, is expected to be one of the area's top running backs to watch this season.
Staff Photo by Robin Rudd / South Pittsburg senior Jamychal Buckner, a Mr. Football semifinalist last year, is expected to be one of the area's top running backs to watch this season. Staff Photo by Robin Rudd / South Pittsburg senior Jamychal Buckner, a Mr. Football semifinalist last year, is expected to be one of the area's top running backs to watch this season.

With only a month remaining before the high school football season kicks off, the Times Free Press prep staff has put together a list of Chattanooga-area players we believe will be ones to watch at their respective positions. Today we feature the top running backs to watch.

(Players listed in alphabetical order)

Vince Bryant (Grundy County)

As an undersized sophomore last season, he was often a one-man show for the Yellow Jackets’ offense. After averaging more than 9 yards per carry, and finishing with more than 1,100 rushing yards, he will once again be heavily counted on if Grundy is to return to the playoffs.

JaMychal Buckner (South Pittsburg)