Big 12 football is the definition of what makes the sport great. Amazing players, teams, and fanbases create a near perfect conference, and one that’s competitive almost every season. This upcoming year will have some great competition, especially at running back. Let’s rank all projected RB1’s in the conference. 1. Caleb Hawkins - Oklahoma State Cowboys RB Caleb Hawkins #24 at the first practice of spring football at Oklahoma State University (OSU) in Stillwater, Monday, March 9, 2026. | DOUG HOKE/THE OKLAHOMAN / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Hawkins has to be the best running back in the Big 12. He was unbelievable last season with the North Texas Mean Green, and now joins his head coach, Eric Morris, at Oklahoma State. With Drew Mestemaker at quarterback, it’s definitely going to be more of a pass-first offense, but clearly the two know how to play together from their time at North Texas. And Hawkins had 1,434 yards, even with Mestemaker as quarterback. 2.…