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Samuel Schlegel – Alma
Schlegel is a three-year starter who has been an All-State and All-Conference selection.
Easton Daily – Alma
Started on the offensive line since his sophomore year. Easton has several Division 2 offers.
Bryston McCoy – Arkadelphia
He had a phenomenal sophomore year and won a state championship. The way he plays is much older than his age. He has one of the best arms in the state and has improved his mobility this offseason.
Orion Roberts – Arkadelphia
He will be the fastest player on the field in every game this season. He is so explosive with the ball in his hands and has tremendous strength to break tackles. He is definitely a premier athlete in the state this season, and he is not talked about enough.
Bryson French – Ashdown
Bryson has really prepared his self for this upcoming season through his sacrifice and work ethic this offseason. Bryson has picked up an offer from Arkansas Tech this summer, with more to come.
Riley Williamson – Ashdown
Riley has prepared for this season since the end of last year. Going over the offense and understanding concepts and overall focus has shown all summer in his decision-making and playmaking. Riley has become a better leader and teammate, and the team goes as he does.
Evan Goodwin – Bauxite
He is a four-star offensive lineman. He has committed to play at Southern Methodist University.
Bernie Fox – Bauxite
Bernie plays middle and outside linebacker, and he has received a lot of interest from D1 schools. He’s missed his junior year due to injury, but had 89 tackles and nine sacks his sophomore year.
Drew Davis — Benton
Journey-extending passer with touch and accuracy; displays pocket feel and timing on intermediate reads. Shows ability to deliver under pressure.
Dequane Prevo – Bentonville
Great young man on and off the field. Last season, he had 72 receptions for 1,541 yards and 21 touchdowns.
Chris Ficklin – Bentonville
Chris had a solid season a year ago, totalling 1,310 rushing yards and 17 touchdowns. He added 146 receiving yards and one touchdown.
Cole Slepecki – Bentonville
Cole is a first-year starter at quarterback, but he is a young man who is well prepared for the task at hand.
Blair Irvin III – Bentonville
Blair is a hard worker and always gives his all when he is on the field. He had 55 receptions for 694 yards and eight touchdowns last season.
Tre Thompson – Bentonville West
Thompson threw for 3,200 yards and 29 touchdowns a year ago. He added 500 rushing yards and twelve more scores.
Caedmon Keithley – Bismarck
Strong, fast, and has a nose for the football. The kid is a competitor, regardless of the game he’s playing. He knows and loves the game of football. He’s a versatile player on both sides of the ball, playing safety, linebacker, and even defensive end on defense to wide receiver, running back, and occasionally quarterback on offense.
Preston Hughes – Bismarck
Strong, Fast, and has a love for the game of football. Plays on both sides of the ball, playing corner on defense and wide receiver or quarterback on offense.
Hunter Warren – Booneville
Hunter is a team captain as voted on by his teammates. He is a tremendous leader on and off the field. Also, he led the team in tackles last year and led the team in rushing with over 1,400 yards after missing the first two games
Gabe Carter – Brookland
Gabe registered 380 rushing yards and two scores and 377 receiving yards and seven touchdowns last season. Looks to have a bigger impact this season.
Brock Brewer – Brookland
Starting offensive tackle, one of the more underrated linemen in the state.
Terry Hodges — Bryant
Compact and decisive runner with burst through the hole and touch through contact. Patient behind blocks and accelerates downhill with power.
Jakore Smith — Bryant
Aggressive, athletic linebacker with speed sideline to sideline and safety-level range. Diagnoses play quickly and wrap up securely.
Matthew Nelson — Bryant
Lean and athletic edge rusher with bend and a first-step burst that pressures from day one. Competitive pursuit and hand usage give him upside as a pass-rush specialist.
Kamauri Austin — Bryant
Long, fluid receiver who gets separation with smooth route stems; tracks the deep ball and competes in the air. Overflow pressure after catch further adds to his upside.
Caleb Tucker — Bryant
Juicy slot receiver with suddenness and soft hands; wins short-to-intermediate routes and moves well through traffic. Reliable target with quick decision-making.
Gavin Momon – Bryant
Momon is an outstanding linebacker and exceptional athlete who can compete with the best. A three-year starter, he brings a strong presence against the run while also excelling in coverage. Despite his impressive skill set, he remains humble and modest, making him one of the most underrated players on the field.
Jackson Allen – CAC
Allen plays the line on both sides of the ball. He is a strong and physical player who is a problem for opponents.
Andrew Lowe – CAC
He was a beast on the defensive side of the ball last year, accumulating 85 total tackles at linebacker.
Jaden Elliott – Carlisle
Ran for over 900 yards and 15 touchdowns with no lost fumbles while rarely playing in the second half.
Daniel Ramirez – Cedarville
A returning all-conference running back who averaged 10 yards per carry as a sophomore.
Carter Little – Charleston
Great leader in every aspect. He even coaches flag football for elementary students. He threw for 3,395 yards and 42 touchdowns with just five interceptions.
Emiliano Gaona – Charleston
Leader in the secondary, had 34 tackles, 9 pass deflections, and two interceptions. Great work ethic.
Tay Lockett — Conway
Safety with range, ball-hawking instincts, and clean transition into open-field tackles. Reads the quarterback well and supports the run aggressively.
Isaiah Bowman — Conway
Solid interior blocker with stout base and leverage; anchors well against rush and holds up on combo blocks. Trustworthy in both run and pass schemes.
Dawson McFadin — Conway
Long, agile tight end with seam-saving potential; tracks and adjusts on throws well. Still refining blocking technique, but shows promise across offense.
Danny Beale — Cross County
Massive interior disruptor with a thick base and violent hand punch; consistently collapses the line of scrimmage. Plays with leverage and hand strength that make him an ultra-tough block for interior linemen.
Gunner Wilkins – Danville
Gunner will be one of the best running backs in the state. Rushed for 1,000 yards last year. Really tough.
Creed Vega – Dardanelle
Creed works hard to continue to improve his game and be an impact player for Dardanelle.
Anthony Richardson – Dermott
Richardson is an all-around team player who knows what it takes to be successful.
Korri Graham – DeWitt
Two-time All-State running back and defensive edge.
Travis London – DeWitt
Coaches expect a huge year of offensive production from Travis.
Matthew Krentz – Dover
Matthew is a true leader. He will be playing quarterback for the Pirates this season. He is new to the triple option attack that we run, but he is picking it up nicely.
Jacob Gaines – East Poinsett County
An outstanding running back, Gaines rushed for 1,400 yards and 18 touchdowns.
Dee Buchanan – East Poinsett County
Buchanan totaled 1,392 yards on the ground last year with 18 scores. He should continue to be an impact player.
Ben Napier – Elkins
Ben Napier was a top quarterback in 4A last year, leading his team to the 4A state championship game. He does a great job of getting prepared each week to help the team perform at the highest level.
Brooks Williams – Elkins
Williams is a solid inside linebacker in 4A and, for that matter, one of the best in any classification in the state. His work ethic and willingness to help the team in any way he can are second to none. Brooks was All-Conference and All-State last year.
Turner Harbour – Episcopal Collegiate
Turner embodies everything we look for in an athlete in our program. He works hard, supports his teammates, and plays with true passion for the game. In 2024, he accounted for 68% of our total offensive yards, passing for 392, rushing for 564, and adding 388 receiving yards for 1,344 total on the season. He also found the end zone 11 times.
Ayden Lester – Farmington
Threw for 4,143 yards and rushed for 1,103 yards. He had 44 total touchdowns: 32 passing and 12 rushing.
Jaxen Seward – Farmington
Graded out highest on the offensive line. Started both ways; the only member on the team to do so.
Hank Hendrix – Fayetteville
Hank is a tremendous teammate who raises everyone’s expectations around him. He can connect with his guys and get them to elevate their roles and performances consistently. Hank is a student of the game when it comes to his weekly preparation for practices and competitions.
Will Caston – Fayetteville
Will’s physical presence and preparation throughout the offseason, spring ball, summer practices, and fall camp have been what will give him an advantage. He studies and prepares with the best of them while also taking care of minor details. He’s done a great job of working to be the best version of himself that he can be throughout the offseason.
Kyndrick Williams — Fayetteville
Highly athletic and disciplined safety; shows range and awareness in zone concepts. Effective near the line and downfield in coverage.
Brody Jones – Fayetteville
Brody, standing six-foot-three, possesses great ball skills with elite coverage ability. He is a very long and physical defensive back that we believe will have a great season. Currently committed to Cincinnati.
Micah Gamble – Fordyce
Micah had a great year last year as a sophomore once he had adjusted to the offense. He will be the primary back going into this season and will get the brunt of the carries. He currently holds seven Division I offers: Arkansas State, Minnesota, App State, UCA, North Texas, Georgia State, and Charlotte. We expect others to offer this season.
Vincent Stroud – Fordyce
Vincent is going into his senior season as the leader of the defense. He will be playing defensive end and hopes to continue his dominance he has shown the past two years. Last year, he finished the season with 78 Tackles, 15 TFL, and 14 sacks. He was All-Conference and All-State last season.
Kevin Young Jr. — Forrest City
Powerful, compact back with low pad level and consistency through contact. Finds creases and drives forward, even when tackled early.
Peyton Zimmerman – Fort Smith Southside
Starter in all three phases of the game. Excellent player as well as a student in the classroom.
Gage Hood – Glen Rose
Hood is a solid athlete at quarterback. He passed for over 1,978 yards and 17 touchdowns. He also added 494 yards and eight scores on the ground.
Damien Stevens – Glen Rose
Damien transferred to us from Magnet Cove. We look for Damien to have a breakout year and really put himself on the map. The kid has every tangible thing you could ask for from a skill set, knowledge of the game, character, etc.
Pierce Elsea – Gravette
Elsea is a three-year starter on the defensive line and two years at tight end, while also being the deep snapper. Has great leadership characteristics and is a great practice player. Has good strength and size. Has gained some interest from several colleges over the summer and has several NAIA and DIII offers.
JD Beem – Gravette
JD is a three-year starter. He moved into varsity football during his freshman year and has contributed in a big way ever since. He is a true game changer on both sides of the ball. He has great instincts, strength, and athleticism. He will be one of the top players in the conference and state in 4A.
Enoch Assan – Greenbrier
Enoch rushed for 2,004 yards last year on 256 carries. He is faster and stronger than a year ago. He’s a great teammate and a leader on and off the field. He has offers from Harding, Ouachita, Arkansas Tech, Northwest Missouri State, Midwestern State, and Southeast Missouri State University
Trenden Moseley – Greenbrier
Fast, explosive, great hands. Was hurt most of the year last year, but still had 26 catches for 326 yards and six touchdowns in limited action.
Kane Archer — Greenwood
Poised passer with touch to all three levels and feel for timing. Extends plays with mobility and keeps eyes downfield under pressure. Committed to play at UCF.
Cody Taylor — Greenwood
Strong anchor inside who uses leverage and footwork to control gaps. Excels in both run blocking and chipping interior rush.
Matthew Garner – Hackett
Matt started the last three games of the season at quarterback for us. Before that, he had been a starter at receiver and safety his sophomore year and first seven games of his junior year. He led the team in receiving with 600 yards and had 14 total touchdowns. He added 541 passing yards in three and a half games and 214 rushing yards. On defense, he had 27 tackles and two interceptions.
Nikel Lewis – Hamburg
Returning All-State running back. Committed to Austin Peay. Rushed for 1,944 yards and 25 touchdowns last fall, and 12 catches for 250 yards and four touchdowns. Great player and leader for our team. Looking forward to another big year from him.
Kaeden Thomas – Hamburg
All-State quarterback and safety who holds multiple D1 offers. Has started since his freshman year. Threw for 1,300 yards and 15 touchdowns last year, with a 60% completion rate. Rushed for 507 yards and 5 touchdowns. Added 45 tackles and four interceptions on defense.
Aden Williams – Hampton
Aden is going to have an incredible senior season. He will be one of our top producers on both sides of the football.
Derrick Clarke – Hampton
Derrick moved in over the summer and will play quarterback and strong safety for us. He spins it well and is a natural leader. He will be a big part of our offense this fall.
Jake Adams – Har-Ber
Returning starter at inside linebacker. He’s our leader on defense. A great football player and even better person.
Jack Gilder – Har-Ber
He’s a returning starter at tight end. Jack is physical in the run game, but will be a threat to defenses in the passing game as well.
Damien Burns – Harmony Grove-Camden
Burns was All-Conference in 2023 and All-State last season, when he threw for 989 yards and 10 scores and 959 rushing yards and 16 touchdowns.
Eli McNutt – Harrison
Eli played his sophomore year but was out his junior year due to a knee injury. He plays outside linebacker and running back. As a sophomore, he had 71 tackles, 12 tackles, and two sacks. On offense, he had 10 carries for 173 yards and three touchdowns. He currently has offers from Eastern Kentucky, Arkansas State, and UNLV. He is getting lots of interest from Power 4 schools such as Arkansas, Ole Miss, and TCU.
Jaheim Noble – Haskell Harmony Grove
Jaheim plays with an extremely high motor and is a hard ball carrier to bring down. Defensively, he is a good tackler who has a nose for the football. He keeps a 3.2 GPA and has college aspirations.
Jay Noble – Haskell Harmony Grove
Jay is a great young man who keeps a 3.0 GPA. He has transitioned into a leadership role this year being a senior. He runs the ball with extreme physicality and understands the offense well.
Barrett Nelson – Haskell Harmony Grove
Barrett is a junior who plays offensive tackle and defensive tackle. He is an extremely hard worker. He has a high football IQ and can understand schemes very well.
Eli Buffalo – Heber Springs
Last season, he had 86 tackles, a school record 21 tackles for loss, 9.5 sacks, six quarterback hurries, two interceptions, three forced fumbles, and a fumble recovery. Eli will be a three-year starter. He was an all-conference outside linebacker last season. He will continue to contribute in that role, as well as a much increased role on the offensive side of the ball.
Cade James – Heber Springs
Cade is our only returning starter on the offensive line. He is a four-year starter. Played left tackle last year for us. He graded 74% on the year with 20 knockdown blocks. We ran for almost 3,000 yards last year as a team, and he paved the way for quite a bit of that.
Jimmy Jensen – Highland
Jimmy was an All-State sophomore in the 2024 season as a wide receiver and safety. He started as a freshman in the 2023 season, the last three games of that season. He is an explosive playmaker for us and one of the better players in our conference.
Joseph Fonseca – Horatio
Fonseca is a hard-working young man who leaves it all on the field.
Hazin Hicks – Horatio
On or off the field, Hazin is a great leader and example for the other players to look up to.
LeBron Modacure – Hot Springs
LeBron played at a high level at defensive tackle, making All-Conference. He gained high interest as an offensive lineman and has made the transition to playing both. He has offers from Southern Miss, UCA, UAPB, and high interest from UAB, Oklahoma State, and Miami.
Sedrick Bishop & Luey Jaime – Hot Springs
Sedrick threw for over 2,100 yards and 20 touchdowns. He is also a mobile athlete with the ability to hurt you with his legs. He gained interest from HSU, UAPB, and others throughout the spring. Jaime is a great kid who owns an Ivy League offer from Cornell, SAU, Northwestern Bearcats, and high interest from UCA, CSU Pueblo, UAPB, Memphis, and more.
Brett Henderson – Huntsville
Hard-working athlete with great hands as a receiver. He is also a three-year starter at outside linebacker and led us in tackles as a sophomore. Has schools looking at him with a couple of offers.
Wyatt Ingram – Huntsville
Hard-working kid. Will be our starter at tailback this year. Has added weight and strength for the year. We are looking for him to have a breakout year. Also plays middle linebacker.
Mason Ball – Jacksonville
Mason is a junior with offers from Arkansas, Arkansas State, UCA, Kansas State, Ole Miss, Vanderbilt, and Purdue. He had over 1,000 all-purpose yards in 2024 and recently ran a 4.38 40-yard dash at the University of Arkansas camp.
Anthony Ross Jr. – Jacksonville
A dominant linebacker who played the ‘24 campaign at Warren High School. He has an offer from Northeastern State University. He’s a force to be reckoned with as a middle linebacker.
Isiah Reese – Joe T Robinson
Tank is the leader of our football team and will be a four-year starter at linebacker. He leads by example, and everything we want our program to be about.
Kevin “Deuce” Williams – Joe T Robinson
Deuce is an outstanding two-way player. Played a limited role on offense, but it was evident how explosive he was in the run and pass game. Could easily start at receiver as well. Explosive in the return game as well. Has 10+ Division 1 offers.
Josiah Warrior-Benson — Joe T. Robinson
Long outside threat with tracking ability and red-zone value. Strong hands and body awareness elevate his play on contested targets.
Hakim Frampton — Joe T Robinson High
Peppered with twitch and instinct, Frampton impacts the game as a slot threat, returner, and coverage blitzer; he’s a true Swiss-army knife athlete. His feel for leverage and open-field speed make him a mismatch in multiple offensive and special teams roles.
TJ Brown – Jonesboro
Two-time All-State running back. A dynamic runner that rarely comes down with the first man in on the tackle and speed to run away from defenders. Good hands to catch out of the backfield and is also a good returner. Holds offers from the Army, Navy, SEMO, UT Martin, Missouri Western, and Missouri Southern.
DK Hampton – Junction City
Incredible talent who had 10 touchdowns as a junior, including six interceptions at free safety.
Dakylan Hampton – Junction City
Hampton is a two-way player. He is a starting wide receiver and starting free safety. He is an outstanding player who is drawing college interest from programs around the state and beyond. He is a great young man and a great player.
Jermaine ‘Deuce’ Singleton – Junction City
Deuce is a two-way standout lineman for us. He works hard and has a great attitude. He is also drawing college interest. He is a potential all-state and all-conference player, and a better human being. He is a great young man with a bright future ahead of him.
Carson Jackson – Lake Hamilton
Ended last season with 669 yards rushing, five rushing touchdowns, 388 yards receiving, and four receiving touchdowns. He also added 253 yards on kickoff returns. On the defensive side of the ball, he had 23 tackles and three interceptions.
Cannen Crooks – Lake Hamilton
Crooks is a two-year starter and looks to be a big-time player this season.
Wally Wolcott – Lakeside Hot Springs
Wally recorded 2,554 passing yards last season. He is an outstanding athlete who is always working on improving his game.
Tucker Young — Lakeside Hot Springs
Physical, strong-footed tackle with reliable anchor and ability to sustain blocks. Shows power and coordination in drives.
Eli Jones – Lamar
Jones had 42 catches for 550 yards and six scores and added 250 yards on the ground with three touchdowns. On defense, he registered 57 tackles, five interceptions, and one touchdown.
Dalton Mullenix – Lavaca
Dalton is an outstanding young man and athlete. He will be the starting Quarterback this year after starting at slot receiver his Sophomore year. Dalton had 57 receptions for 702 yards and six touchdowns a year ago.
Willie Barnes – Lee County
Barnes plays running back, kick returner, and safety. He is a game-changer anytime he is on the field.
Anthony Kennedy Jr. — Little Rock Central
Huge interior presence with strength and mass; occupies multiple blockers and penetrates consistently. Disruptive in both run defense and pass rush.
Trey Stewart — Little Rock Central
Rangy linebacker with explosive downhill burst and physicality through contact; shows ability to run and attack gaps quickly. Reads flow efficiently and plays with high effort sideline to sideline.
DJ Williams – Little Rock Christian Academy
Moved up to varsity as a freshman. As a sophomore, he recorded 89 tackles, 13 tackles for loss, and six sacks.
Tristian Watson – Little Rock Christian Academy
Watson plays wide receiver. As a sophomore, he recorded 45 catches for 858 yards and 10 touchdowns. As a junior, he recorded 67 catches for 1,020 yards and 12 touchdowns.
Jonathan Hixson – Lonoke
All-State linebacker and tight end. He tallied 505 receiving yards with seven scores. On defense, he had 100 tackles, 13 tackles for loss, two sacks, one forced fumble, and one fumble recovery.
Dmareon Eason – Lonoke
Eason is an all-state running back and wide receiver. He is an impact player who is expected to have a big season.
Eli Moody – Little Rock Mills
Moody is an outstanding dual-threat quarterback who can be a dangerous matchup for any opponent.
Cortez Carter – Little Rock Mills
Cortez had great leadership skills with a high motor. He has a lot of potential on and off the field.
Bryson Smith – Magazine
Looks to be a top defensive lineman in our conference. He is also an outstanding offensive lineman.
Chakong Yang – Magazine
The team’s top returning rusher, Yang, is a tough and strong runner.
Angel Villezcas – Magnet Cove
Returning All-State running back and strong safety. Rushed for over 1,100 yards last year as a junior. He is one of those players who will make something happen when nothing is there. He is great in space and will be physical between the tackles.
Tavien Clegg – Malvern
He missed four games last season but still rushed for 1,115 yards and 14 touchdowns. Looks to continue his strong play this season.
David Hutchins – Malvern
Hutchins looks to have a big season for Malvern this season. He is a hard worker and knows the game of football well.
Jordan Harris — Maumelle
Explosive edge presence with length and athleticism; bends the corner aggressively and provides consistent pressure. High developmental ceiling as he fills out his frame.
Devonte Williams – Mayflower
Devonte was an All-State offensive and defensive lineman as a junior. He had 67 pancakes as an offensive lineman. And as a defensive lineman, he had 44 total tackles, seven tackles for loss, and three sacks. Devo has great feet and is incredibly tough to handle for an opposing team.
Kameron Willis – Mayflower
Kam had 799 yards receiving last year, and he averaged over 17 yards per catch. He was also an all-state recognition as a junior. He has an offer from the University of Arkansas at Monticello.
Brycen Young – Melbourne
Brycen plays on the defensive line, mainly defensive end. He is a force to be reckoned with. He will be a three-year starter. He had 36 tackles after five games last season with seven tackles for loss and two sacks before he tore his ACL.
Adam Cone – Melbourne
Adam plays right tackle. He will also be a three-year starter for us. He tore his ACL in week two last season, but he is going to rack up the pancakes this season.
Keithen Dixon – Mineral Springs
Dixon is a force on both sides of the ball. He plays halfback on offense, while on defense, he excels at middle linebacker.
Joseph Accelus – Monticello
Accelus is a very hard worker. He is constantly trying to improve as a football player. He also excels in the classroom. Leadership comes very naturally to him. He rushed for over 1,400 yds as a sophomore last year with 203 carries. He also had almost 200 yards receiving. He has proven he can run the ball, catch the ball, and block for his teammates.
Jaxson Rawls – Monticello
Jaxson moves well for his size and he excels in the weight room as well as the classroom. He had 29 catches for 369 yards and six touchdowns last season. He worked extremely hard this offseason on being a dominating blocker on the line and in space.
Maddox Berry – Morrilton
Maddox is coming off of a solid season as quarterback last year. He threw for 4,233 yards with 57 touchdowns with just eight interceptions. He should continue that type of production this season.
Barrett Miller – Mountain Home
He has an elite work ethic. This is the season he will get to turn heads. He is a 190 pound running back who has a lot of potential.
Brantlee Phillips – Mountain Home
He is a quarterback with a very high ceiling. Brantlee is a talented athlete who can play wide receiver, possibly tight end. He is going to make big plays for the Bombers this season with his arm and his feet. He will not go unnoticed in the 6A West.
Ladd Cook – Mountain View
Ladd is an exceptional athlete, student, and even better human. He is team-oriented and loves to ball. He plays multiple sports and excels in all of them. Ladd had around 800 yards receiving last year in a very run-heavy offense. We expect him to blow those numbers away this year. Ladd has been offered to play football at Lyon College.
Xavier Harrell – Nettleton
He was 5A All-State and 5A East All Conference with 1,500 rushing yards a year ago. He is an outstanding athlete that leaves it all on the field.
Jaylon Jones – North Little Rock
Jaylon was thrown to the fire as a sophomore last year, playing safety in a tough 7A conference. Experience from last season carried into a strong spring and summer. He is a hardworking and big-hitting junior. A reliable tackler in open field situations, demonstrating the ability to square up and bring down ball carriers effectively, minimizing yards after the catch.
Ontarious “OT” Odom – North Little Rock
Playing defensive end and tight end, OT has a towering presence standing at six-foot-six and 220 pounds. He has elite athleticism with a high motor. Physical at the point of contact and eager to learn. He transferred from a small school in Tennessee over the summer. OT is a very under-the-radar player with D1 size and potential.
Drew Jackson – Northside
A junior quarterback who is academically ranked at the top of his class. He is intelligent and an accurate passer with the ability to make every throw.
Keelan Mendoza – Northside
Mendoza is a high academic, high character young man. A physical wide receiver who uses his body size to his advantage.
Adron Cooper – Palestine-Wheatley
Adron has the potential to be a college football player. His maxes are very impressive for a sophomore running back, as he squats 525 pounds, benches 300 pounds, and Cleans 275 pounds. He moved up after the last junior high game, and in the three senior high games Adron played in, he rushed over 100 yards a game, including the playoff appearance against Jessieville.
Joel Johnson – Paris
Joel started last season at middle linebacker as a sophomore. He led our team in tackles and was the leader of our defense by the middle of the season. He is very physical and covers a lot of ground from the middle linebacker position.
Ethan Haynes – Parkers Chapel
Haynes is a big, fast, and mobile left tackle. He is dependable and strong on the line.
Braydn Derrick – Parkers Chapel
Derrick is a center who controls the game mentally. Looks to have a great season.
Nygel Farsee — Parkview Magnet
Bumpy interior attacker with strength and secondary movement; presses gaps to disrupt timing. Effective in quick-game and double-team situations.
Tristan German – Pea Ridge
Tristan brings a lot to both sides of the ball as a running back and linebacker. He is a great team guy who will do whatever it takes to help his team.
Hudson White – Pea Ridge
Leading the offense at quarterback, White had a great off-season. He has a strong arm and a high character. Also leads our FCA Huddle.
Emmanuel Hudson – Pine Bluff
Emmanuel is a two-time first-team All-Conference selection and is considered the top defensive tackle in the state of Arkansas. His statistics include 47 total tackles, 21 solo tackles, five sacks, 15 tackles for a loss, two forced fumbles, and two fumble recoveries.
Kevin Pope – Pine Bluff
Kevin demonstrates exceptional natural ability and a strong impact on the field. He has developed into a formidable ball-hawking defender, adding significant dynamism to his performance.
Quintin Roy — Pine Bluff
Rangy tight end with catch radius and ability to stretch seams; developing wet-blocking skills. Offers versatility in line or split out.
Kaleb Stancil – Pottsville
Great kid, a tireless worker who wants to be the best. He is our team leader and will never come off the field. He plays linebacker and fullback. He had 100 tackles each of the last two seasons. He had limited offensive work last season but managed right at 250 yards rushing and one touchdown.
Keagan Jones – Pottsville
He played mostly corner last year, but some safety. He is a shutdown corner. As our slot, he had a great year catching 28 passes for 400 yards and five touchdowns.
Colt Barrett – Poyen
Colt is one of a kind. He is a true leader on and off the field. He is like having a coach on the field and in the huddle.
Blake Coughran – Prairie Grove
A 1,000-yard rusher last season. Gained muscle weight and speed from last year. He catches the ball well, also has nice vision and moves.
Elijah Sugg – Prairie Grove
Sugg is a strong and hard runner. He also brings speed, which makes him a threat anytime he gets the ball.
K.J. Page – Prescott
KJ is a three-year starter. He had over 100 tackles as a sophomore linebacker and has over 1,000 yards rushing, combining the last two seasons. He should be the featured back in our offense this season and should put up great numbers while playing linebacker as needed.
Braxton Lindsey — Rogers
Versatile linebacker with twitch, length, and closing burst; gets downhill quickly to flow sideline-to-sideline. Strong instincts and tackling presence in the box.
Ethan Haney – Russellville
A two-year starter on defense, Ethan will also play some tight end. Has offers from some Division 2 schools.
Marcellus Olson – Russellville
A dynamic athlete who is taking over at quarterback with our injury situation. He was voted Sophomore of the Year last fall in the 6A West. Small but very twitchy and can score from anywhere on the field.
Bradley Sturdivant — Sheridan
Stout, powerful interior lineman with low pad level and stout anchor; drives defenders off the lane and sustains blocks. Technical in hand use and balance, showing a pro-style foundation for higher levels.
Isiah Stephens – Sheridan
Isiah is the most electric player I have ever coached. He is a great kid on and off the field, he is amazing as well. His start and stop speed and contact balance are better than everyone else’s. He catches the ball well (almost 1,000 yards receiving last year) and obviously runs the ball well, averaging 9 yards per carry and 1,500 yards.
Dax McMellon – Sheridan
Dax is in his second year of a passing offense and averaged over 350 yards passing per game last year. He understands defenses as well as college coordinators and he has an extremely strong arm and can read defenses, do progressions, and make all the throws.
Braden Simpson – Southside Batesville
All-State as a junior with an offer to Harding and multiple other schools.
Owen Mclaughlin – Southside Batesville
Leading rusher in school history and returning leading rusher in the state with over 2,100 yards.
He also had 30 touchdowns as a junior.
Carson Hayter – Springdale
Carson will be a three-year starter for us. He plays multiple positions. Last season, he received Second Team All-Conference honors voted by 7A West Head Coaches at running back and wide receiver. He also played two games at quarterback last year.
Parker King – Valley View
Parker is an explosive player. Fast and physical wide receiver, but can play running back as well.
Ryder Wooten – Valley View
Ryder is an all-state linebacker. Led us in tackles last season with 97. He also added in two interceptions.
Dallas Bryant – Vilonia
Dallas started at guard last year as a sophomore and will be the leader of our offensive line this season. He will also be asked to help us on the defensive line this fall.
Lincoln Harrison – Vilonia
Lincoln missed his junior season with a knee injury. We are looking for Lincoln to have a great senior year as he plays wide receiver and safety this fall.
Wyatt Golden – White Hall
First team All-State punter. Golden also excelled at quarterback, passing for 1,770 yards and 14 touchdowns.
Kel McEntire – White Hall
Kel caught over 30 passes for six touchdowns. He also added in two interceptions on the defensive side of the ball.
Christian Wren – Wynne
Wren racked up the stats last season. He ended with 85 tackles, nine tackles for loss, three forced fumbles, and two fumble recoveries on defense. He rushed for 942 yards and caught five passes for 89 yards.
Eli Gerth – Yellville-Summit
Senior leader on both sides of the ball as a middle linebacker and running back. Great work ethic, great teammate, and great leader. Has all the intangibles, physical measurements, and is an honor roll student. He will slide into the primary ball carrier role after finishing last season with a 100-yard rushing game and three touchdowns in the final game of the season.
Noah Cantrall – Yellville-Summit
Senior quarterback, three-year starter. 1,000-yard rusher and 1,000-yard passer as a junior. Will be a leader on and off the field for us.
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