The Top Junior Running Back In Mississippi: Damarius Yates

Damarius Yates is a 4 Star recruit who plays Running Back at Kemper County High School. Yates is ranked as the 67th best recruit in the class of 2026 and is ranked as a top 10 Running Back in the class as well. In addition, Yates is listed as the #4 recruit in the state of Mississippi and is listed as the #1 Running Back in the state of Mississippi. He holds offers from schools such as Alabama, Ohio State and Penn State.

Who are some role models in your life?

My pops Samuel Welch

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

NBA YoungBoy

What are the strengths of your game?

My speed and balance

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

KaMario Taylor

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

Stay focused on your main goal and allow no distractions.

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

Paris

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

10 years old.

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

Christian McCaffrey

What is your favorite sports moment, as a fan?

watching Christian McCaffrey break out for long runs and bounce off defenders.