The Top Junior Running Back In America: Davian Groce

Davian Groce is a 4 Star recruit who plays Running Back at Lone Star High School. Groce is ranked as the 27th best recruit in the class of 2026 and is ranked as the #1 Running Back in the class as well. In addition, Groce is listed as the #2 recruit in the state of Texas. He holds offers from schools such as Notre Dame, Michigan and Penn State.

Who are some role models in your life?

Some role models in my life would have to be my parents for one, because they always find a way when things are looking doubtful, also my grandmother because she’s big about faith and always believing in your own beliefs and myself, another one would be LeBron James because of how he handles himself on and off the court.

What artists do you listen to pregame, to get you hyped up?

Some artists I listen to are BossMan Dlow, YTB FATT, Benji Blue Bills and LAZER DIM 700.

What are the strengths of your game?

One of the biggest strengths of my game I would say is my ability to run after a catch. l’m also very versatile and you could put me anywhere on the field. I also feel like l’m a lot taller than most corners so my catch radius is a lot better than most. I also believe my speed and physicality surprises most teams so that’s also a strength for me.

What is your favorite memory of your career?

My favorite memory would be when I played in the 8th grade All American Game. I never thought that something like that would happen for me, but I did good and it was a good experience.

Who is the best player you have ever played with or played against in your career?

The greatest player l’ve played with is easily Jaylon Braxton. When he went to Arkansas I already knew he was gonna be that good. Coach Rayburn says he’d want people on our team to be like him because he’d always show up to practice while not missing any days and would always work hard.

What is some advice you would give to an aspiring D1 athlete?

Sometimes you’re gonna have to set yourself up for success and be around the right people, It’s okay to think about yourself. Just think about the bigger picture for yourself.

If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would it be?

If I could travel anywhere, I would travel to Bora Bora.

How old were you when you fell in love with the game?

I started falling in love with football when I was in 7th grade. That’s when I started noticing how serious football was getting, and I started to take it more serious after that.

If you could meet one sports hero, who would it be?

If I could meet any sports hero it would be LeBron, the greatest basketball player ever. I’ve looked up to him since I could start remembering things. I think he’s the perfect person for someone to look up to and find out how to navigate sports and normal life.

What is your favorite sports moment, as a fan?

My best moment being a sports fan was watching the 2016 Finals with LeBron and Kyrie against the Warriors. I told everybody that the Cavaliers would win, but nobody believed me. When LeBron won that solidified him as being the greatest player ever.