Ranking Upstate Running Backs in 2024 South Carolina High School Football Season

Greenville, SC – August 20, 2024

South Carolina High School Football is gearing up for an action-packed season, and the spotlight is on the top running backs in the Upstate region of the SCHSL. With talents ranging from promising freshmen to seasoned seniors, here’s a rundown of the best running backs to watch out for in 2024:

10. Aiden Gibson – Woodruff

Vitals: 6-1, 200, So. | College offers: None

Gibson showcased his skills as a freshman last season, recording 765 yards and seven touchdowns.

9. Trenton Lynch – Spartanburg

Vitals: 5-9, 185, So. | College offers: None

Lynch impressed early on in his freshman year with 828 rushing yards and five touchdowns.

8. KB Henderson – Blue Ridge

Vitals: 5-10, 200, Sr. | College offers: None

Henderson established himself as a force on the field, totaling 1,332 yards and 17 touchdowns last season.

7. KD Patterson – T.L. Hanna

Vitals: 5-11, 185, Sr. | College offer: Gardner-Webb

Patterson’s standout performance included 1,682 yards and 28 touchdowns, with a memorable game against Dutch Fork.

6. Sharode Richardson – Westside

Vitals: 5-11, 175, Sr. | College offers: Chattanooga, Mercer, West Georgia

Despite sharing carries, Richardson still managed to tally 1,122 yards and 19 touchdowns for the state champions.

5. Tre Segarra – Byrnes

Vitals: 5-11, 195, So. | College offers: Coastal Carolina, Tennessee, Central Florida, Virginia Tech

Segarra made a mark in his freshman year with 1,115 rushing yards, along with 23 catches for 278 yards.

4. Jaiden McDowell – Gaffney

Vitals: 5-11, 180, Jr. | College offers: Appalachian State, Cincinnati, East Carolina

McDowell showcased his skills with 1,313 yards and 13 touchdowns, earning recognition as a top player for 2026.

3. Jaylen McGill – Mountain View Prep

Vitals: 5-10, 185, Jr. | College offers: Multiple

McGill transferred to Mountain View Prep after an impressive season with 1,602 yards and 24 touchdowns.

2. Ladainnian Martin – J.L. Mann

Vitals: 5-10, 175, Sr. | College offers: Multiple

Martin, a transfer, made a strong impact with 1,580 yards and 17 touchdowns, earning recognition as one of the top players in South Carolina.

1. Marquise Henderson – Belton-Honea Path

Vitals: 5-10, 170, Sr. | College commitment: Clemson

Henderson stands out as one of the top players in the state, boasting 2,336 rushing yards and 37 touchdowns in the previous season.