Running backs to watch

We are going to take a look at a different position every day for the next week leading up to the start of the high school season.
Our first day look was at running backs.

Nick Burks, Hardaway – Burks led the Hawks in rushing last season with 601 yards. He is the only returning starter in the offensive backfield.

Malcolm Chinn, Carver – Chinn was third on the team in rushing last season, finishing with 561 yards. He also scored eight touchdowns.

Kyle Griswould, Shaw – With the graduation of Aresnio Williams and Gavin Scott, the speedy Griswould is going to carry the load. He had 718 yards of offense and six receiving touchdowns as a sophomore.

Wesley Kiggins, Brookstone – Kiggins rushed for 1,320 yards and 19 touchdowns as a junior. He also had a receiving touchdown.

Jarkuis Morgan, Carver – While sharing carries with a handful of other backs, Morgan rushed for 545 yards and seven touchdowns as a sophomore.

Tavaris Owens, Columbus – Owens, who gained 422 yards as a junior, has gotten bigger and stronger. He scored seven touchdowns for the Blue Devils in 2006.

Orwin Smith, Central-Phenix City – The junior will receive a bulk of the carries for the Red Devils. Smith, who was seldom used in 2006, has the combination of power and speed.

Jacquise Terry, Pacelli – Terry had 1,045 yards and nine touchdowns during his junior season. He was also a viable receiving option, catching 19 passes for 250 yards.

Chris Whitehorn, Smiths Station – Despite playing in a pass-first offense, Whitehorn gained 456 yards and scored seven touchdowns as a sophomore.

And by year's end the best running back will be........... Shaw's Kyle Griswould.