The Rio Grande Valley is preparing for the 2026 high school football season. Local players are gearing up for the first official day of practice on August 3, with the season kicking off on August 27. The top returning running backs and fullbacks in the Valley have been identified.

A pair of 2,000-yard rushers and several breakout players from 2025 are among those highlighted. com, which will also release its annual Top 30 players list in August.