Justice Haynes, Alabama 5-star RB pledge, delivers stunning performance in huge win

No. 1 Buford defeated No. 3 Mill Creek, 39-27

In a battle of two of Georgia's best high school football programs, Alabama Crimson Tide five-star running back pledge and Buford star Justice Haynes proved to be the difference. 

On Friday night, No. 1 Buford squared off against No. 3 Mill Creek and earned a marquee victory, 39-27.

Haynes was the star of the contest, carrying the ball 20 times for 216 yards and two touchdowns, highlighted by an impressive 56-yard touchdown run:

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Haynes, the nation's No. 2 running back, is part of a stellar 1-2 punch for Alabama in the class of 2023.

He is joined by Lehigh Senior High School (Florida) star Richard Young, the nation's No. 1 running back, according to ESPN. 

While Haynes and Young are not considered the nation's top-two backs according to any one single publication, multiple recruiting services view both members of the duo as five-star prospects.

Haynes showed why Friday night. 

Here are photos of Haynes from Friday night's game:

All photos by Kenny Grimes