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Vote for top 2026 TSSAA football preseason running backs in Knoxville

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 15, 2026, 9:01 AM

Last updated Jun 15, 2026

Vote for top 2026 TSSAA football preseason running backs in Knoxville
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Voting has opened for the Guardian Foundation Repair top preseason running back heading into the 2026 TSSAA football season in Knoxville, with polls closing on June 18. Candidates include Kruise Buntyn Jr. from Catholic, who rushed for 572 yards last season, and Ty Fitch from Sweetwater, who achieved 1,339 yards and 15 touchdowns. Others in the running are Ramilleeyon Crenshaw of South-Doyle and Jude Dyer of Greeneville, both notable for their 2025 performances. Recent transfers such as Brayden Maples from Gatlinburg-Pittman to Sevier County add further competition among the selected runners.

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  • •Voting for top running backs runs until June 18.
  • •Kruise Buntyn Jr. had 572 yards and five touchdowns last season.
  • •Ty Fitch earned Region 2-3A Running Back of the Year honors.
  • •Brayden Maples transferred to Sevier County after a strong season.
  • •Transfers and injuries create dynamic competition in 2026.
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Vote for your top preseason running back heading into the 2026 TSSAA football season in the Knoxville area. The poll closes at noon on June 18.

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