No. 1 running back in Arkansas announces top five schools

Tennessee is one of the top-five schools for 4-star running back Braylen Russell.

Four-star running back Braylen Russell announced his top five schools on Friday.

Tennessee, Arkansas, South Carolina, Texas A&M and Baylor are Russell’s top five.

The 6-foot-1, 225-pound running back is from Benton High School in Benton, Arkansas.

Russell is the No. 265 overall prospect and No. 24 running back in the class of 2024. He ranks as the No. 3 player and No. 1 running back in Arkansas, according to the On3 industry rankings.

Russell is a two-time Arkansas first-team all-state selection. He finished his junior season with 1,643 rushing yards and 26 rushing touchdowns.

He made his second unofficial visit to Tennessee on April 1.

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