July 2023 Update 2025 Ranking Risers
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Prep Redzone Arkansas updates player rankings several times throughout the year. Players have the opportunity to improve and move up the rankings. In this article, we are going to highlight several players that continue to move up the Prep Redzone…
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Continue ReadingPrep Redzone Arkansas updates player rankings several times throughout the year. Players have the opportunity to improve and move up the rankings. In this article, we are going to highlight several players that continue to move up the Prep Redzone Arkansas rankings. A few names you may already be familiar with and the rest you will become familiar with shortly.
Marcus Wimberly Marcus Wimberly 6'1" | 170 lbs | DB Bauxite | 2025 State AR -Defensive Back-Bauxite-6’1” 170-Pounds
The Bauxite defensive back is one of the most versatile prospects in the state of Arkansas. He plays all over the field for the Miners. Wimberly is a difficult player to account for on both sides of the football. However, it is his talent in the secondary that has opened the eyes of college football coaches. Wimberly has great speed, and he uses it well to defend against the pass. He makes opposing receivers work to get to the football. Wimberly has no problem separating the ball from the ball carrier. I look for a big season from the Bauxite Miner this season. He has the chance to blow up from a recruiting perspective.
Monterrio Elston Jr-Athlete-Little Rock Parkview-6’0” 170-Pounds
Elston Jr. has no problem making an impact on the field. He is a dangerous player for opposing defenses to attempt to account for when he is on the field. Elston Jr. can line up at running back or wide receiver. He is a prospect that has great speed. Elston Jr. can take the ball between the tackles or cut it to the outside. Meanwhile, when he is split out wide, Elston Jr. can stretch the field vertically for the Patriots. Elston Jr. is a prospect to watch out for over this upcoming season.
Parker Glaze Parker Glaze 6'4" | 270 lbs | OL Benton | 2025 State AR -Offensive Line-Benton-6’4” 276-Pounds
One prospect that has been flying under the radar is Benton offensive lineman Parker Glaze Parker Glaze 6'4" | 270 lbs | OL Benton | 2025 State AR . Glaze has excellent size and impressive quickness on the offensive line. He fires out of the stance quickly and gets into the opposing defensive lineman quickly. Glaze is an offensive lineman that is going to continue to move up the rankings. He is going to open eyes this upcoming season and has the potential to blow up from a recruiting perspective.
Brandon Cobb Brandon Cobb 6'4" | 205 lbs | QB Pulaski Academy | 2025 State AR -Quarterback-Pulaski Academy-6’3” 175-Pounds
Pulaski Academy always has talented signal callers, and this season will not be any different. Cobb has an accurate arm and can fit the ball into some tight windows. He is able to extend the play while keeping his eyes down the field. Cobb reads the defense well and knows when to throw the checkdown. The Pulaski Academy signal caller has the arm strength to throw it deep and keep the defense honest. Cobb is a prospect to keep an eye on this season.
Javeon Fricks Javeon Fricks 6'5" | 205 lbs | ATH Mineral Springs | 2025 State AR -Athlete-Mineral Springs-6’5” 205-Pounds
Javeon Fricks Javeon Fricks 6'5" | 205 lbs | ATH Mineral Springs | 2025 State AR is a prospect that is tremendously versatile. He plays the tight end and wide receiver positions with impressive effectiveness. Fricks does a great job of using his athletic ability to create separation from opposing defenders. He is a great target in the red zone and high points the football well. Fricks is a prospect that has the potential to have a big season this upcoming season. I expect a big season from Fricks.