Prep Redzone’s Preseason All-State Series (5A Third-Team)

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We begin our dive into the 5A classification with players who are on the watch list to be named to the 5A all-state list at the end of the season. If you want to check out our previous pieces in the series you can find the links to the 6A and 7A teams below!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://prepredzone.com/2023/07/prep-redzones-2023-preseason-all-state-series-7a-first-team/">7A 1st Team</a>, <a href="https://prepredzone.com/2023/07/prep-redzones-2023-preseason-all-state-series-7a-second-team/">7A 2nd Team</a>, <a href="https://prepredzone.com/2023/07/prep-redzones-2023-preseason-all-state-series-7a-third-team/">7A 3rd Team</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://prepredzone.com/2023/07/prep-redzones-preseason-all-state-series-6a-first-team/">6A 1st Team</a>, <a href="https://prepredzone.com/2023/07/prep-redzones-preseason-all-state-series-6a-second-team/">6A 2nd Team</a>, <a href="https://prepredzone.com/2023/07/prep-redzones-preseason-all-state-series-6a-third-team/">6A 3rd Team</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Quarterback</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='157343' first='Cameron' last='Vanzant'] | Farmington</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In January, Prep Redzone's Tom Tabler was on [player_tooltip player_id='157343' first='Cameron' last='Vanzant']'s bandwagon of having a big senior season in 2023. Vanzant checks all the boxes for a game breaker at the signal caller position, agility, arm strength, and accuracy. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"Vanzant is a quarterback that I am expecting big things out of in 2023. The Farmington signal caller is not afraid to use his legs to escape the pocket and pick up yardage. Vanzant throws an accurate deep ball and has the arm strength to fire the ball into his receivers. He has good command of the pocket and knows when to escape the pocket. I look for him and the Cardinals to have a strong 2023 football season." <a href="https://prepredzone.com/2023/01/2024-quarterbacks-to-watch-in-2023/">2024 Quarterbacks to Watch in 2023</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Running Back</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='401190' first='Isiah' last='Reese'] | Joe T. Robinson</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='401190' first='Isiah' last='Reese'] (c/2026) is going to set the state on fire with his unique versatility and vision. Reese, as Tom Tabler explains below, is an extremely tough runner with the agility to make defenders look silly.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>"</strong>[player_tooltip player_id='401190' first='Isiah' last='Reese']<a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/isiah-reese/"></a> is a running back that does a great job of picking out his rushing lanes. Reese is an extremely versatile player for the Senators. Reese is a versatile prospect and can play with plenty of effectiveness on both sides of the ball. For the purpose of this article, we will look at the running back position with Reese. He is a difficult player to bring down and he will usually shake off initial contact. Joe T. Robinson has another talented running back coming up through the ranks in the form of Reese. Keep an eye on this talented back, he is just getting warmed up." <a href="https://prepredzone.com/2023/03/march-update-2026-prep-redzone-arkansas-ranking-risers/">March Update: 2026 Prep Redzone Arkansas Ranking Risers</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='639432' first='Joshua' last='Rainey'] | Hot Springs Lakeside</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Wide Receiver</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='278858' first='Caden' last='Rowlett'] | Southside</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='149597' first='AJ' last='Howard'] | Hot Springs Lakeside</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Offensive Line</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='918048' first='Tucker' last='Young'] | Hot Springs Lakeside</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A class of 2026 recruit, [player_tooltip player_id='918048' first='Tucker' last='Young'] may be young in experience but he more than makes up for that with sheer, raw talent. Back in June, Young enjoyed a successful camp with the Razorbacks. Hot Springs Lakeside will have a stout offensive and this offensive lineman will be expected to shoulder the load up front.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='476055' first='Gus' last='Wagley'] | Beebe</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='476055' first='Gus' last='Wagley'] is a high IQ player of understanding his footwork and proper hand placements to drive defenders back and to keep them stationary in pass blocks. Holding calls are inevitable on the offensive line, but Wagley does his part to limit the flags against him. Wagley also excels in matching up with linebackers in the second level of the defense.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='451850' first='Eli' last='Buddha Osbon'] | Beebe</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Eli "Buddha" Osbon has been a busy guy over the summer with team camps, attending the Arkansas Tech camp in July, and also participating in the Razorback camp in June, not to mention Lyon Collge in May. This lineman is working to make sure coaches take notice of the talent this 2026 player has. Expect Osbon to make an immediate impact this season for the Badgers up front.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Defensive Line</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='522444' first='Khaleb' last='Smith'] | Camden Fairview</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='455517' first='Sema'J' last='Walker'] | White Hall</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>When Redzone recapped White Hall's 2022 season, [player_tooltip player_id='455517' first='Sema'J' last='Walker'] was a bright point looking forward towards 2023. Walker has the potential to play at the next level on either side of the line of scrimmage. Look for a great uptick in productivity in this recruit in 2023. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"One thing that did impress me watching the Bulldogs in person was the size of the offensive line. The guy that impressed me most was [player_tooltip player_id='455517' first='Sema'J' last='Walker']<a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/semaj-walker/"></a> . Walker is a great lineman in the trenches on both sides of the ball! He has great strength the go along with his size. Next season, what I'd personally like to see is more of, is Walker at offensive line primarily, what happens is these younger guys come in and play both ways and get absolutely gassed and tired! I think Walker is a great Tackle and has a very bright future ahead of him!" <a href="https://prepredzone.com/2022/12/postseason-team-recap-white-hall-bulldogs/">Postseason Team Recap: White Hall Bulldogs</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='308813' first='Truitt' last='Rowland'] | Farmington</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"Farmington is a football team on the rise. [player_tooltip player_id='308813' first='Truitt' last='Rowland']<a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/truitt-rowland/"></a> opened plenty of eyes with his impressive play this season. Rowland does a great job of pressuring the quarterback. Rowland uses his speed to get into the opposing offensive backfield. He is a defensive lineman that can contahs.in bot the run and passing attacks of the opponent. He is a lineman to keep an eye on over the next few months. Both Farmington and Rowland have the potential to have a strong 2023 season." <a href="https://prepredzone.com/2023/02/march-2023-ranking-risers-2024-class/">March 2023 Ranking Risers 2024 Class</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Linebacker</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Jonathan Goins | Pine Bluff</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Jonathan Goins is a D-1 caliber athlete for the Pine Bluff Zebras, sitting on an offer from Jackson State already, Goins also enjoyed a visit to the Tulsa. Goins is going to have a stat packed senior season on both sides of the ball, he is also a premier wide out for Pine Bluff for the 2023 season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='221289' first='Carter' last='Henley'] | Shiloh Christian</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Malachai Solee | Maumelle</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Defensive Back</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='844167' first='Chandler' last='Blunt'] | Pine Bluff</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"[player_tooltip player_id='844167' first='Chandler' last='Blunt']<a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/chandler-blunt/"></a> has performed well at multiple camps this summer, including UAPB earlier this month. Blunt has a motor that never shuts off and obtains a rare attribute in which he attacks the run game with relentless pursuit. He works to be involved in every play in the game and tirelessly becomes a thorn in every offense he lines up across. With his 6-2 frame, Blunt puts exceptional pressure on receivers at the line of scrimmage as they find it hard to get a clean release with his ability to keep lock on with his long arms. Blunt is a player that will rarely be outmatched in size, speed, and physicality." <a href="https://prepredzone.com/2023/06/2024-defensive-back-stock-risers/">2024 Defensive Back Stock Risers</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='264984' first='Jonathan' last='Frost'] | Maumelle</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->