Video: Nation's top running back Zamir White opens season with monster performance

By Staff Report Aug 18, 2017, 2:00pm

Perennial power Mallard Creek spoils the night but future Georgia Bulldog put his talent on display.

Scotland's (NC) 5-star running back Zamir White shows why he is the top rated RB in the Class of 2018. He touched the ball 12 times and had over 300 yards of offense and three touchdowns vs. Mallard Creek (NC).

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Video: Zamir White scores three times in season opener
North Carolina star is the nation's top-rated running back.

One of high school football's biggest names opened his senior season Thursday night and showed why Georgia Bulldog fans are anxiously awaiting his arrival.

Despite a 28-21 loss to perennial power Mallard Creek (Charlotte), Zamir White of Scotland (Laurinburg, N.C.) put on a show with 305 total yards and three long touchdown – all of the spectacular variety (see all three in the video above).

The 6-foot-1, 220-pound senior is the No. 1-ranked running back in the Class of 2018 by 247Sports. White ran for over 1,600 yards and 26 touchdowns as a junior, leading Scotland to North Carolina's Class 4A state championship game.

Video: Nation's top running back Zamir White opens season with monster performance

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