Prep Redzone’s Preseason All-State Series (5A Third-Team)
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Continue ReadingWe 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!
Quarterback
Cameron Vanzant Cameron Vanzant 6'2" | 175 lbs | QB Farmington | 2024 State AR | Farmington
In January, Prep Redzone’s Tom Tabler was on Cameron Vanzant Cameron Vanzant 6'2" | 175 lbs | QB Farmington | 2024 State AR ‘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.
“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.” 2024 Quarterbacks to Watch in 2023
Running Back
Isiah Reese Isiah Reese 6'0" | 180 lbs | RB Joe T Robinson | 2026 State AR | Joe T. Robinson
Isiah Reese Isiah Reese 6'0" | 180 lbs | RB Joe T Robinson | 2026 State AR (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.
“ Isiah Reese Isiah Reese 6'0" | 180 lbs | RB Joe T Robinson | 2026 State AR 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.” March Update: 2026 Prep Redzone Arkansas Ranking Risers
Joshua Rainey Joshua Rainey 5'7" | 145 lbs | LB Hot Springs Lakeside | 2026 State AR | Hot Springs Lakeside
Wide Receiver
Caden Rowlett Caden Rowlett 5'11" | 155 lbs | WR Batesville Southside | 2025 State AR | Southside
AJ Howard AJ Howard 6'3" | 170 lbs | WR Hot Springs Lakeside | 2024 State AR | Hot Springs Lakeside
Offensive Line
Tucker Young Tucker Young 6'4" | 270 lbs | OL Hot Springs Lakeside | 2026 AR | Hot Springs Lakeside
A class of 2026 recruit, Tucker Young Tucker Young 6'4" | 270 lbs | OL Hot Springs Lakeside | 2026 AR 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.
Gus Wagley Gus Wagley 5'11" | 240 lbs | OL Beebe | 2024 State AR | Beebe
Gus Wagley Gus Wagley 5'11" | 240 lbs | OL Beebe | 2024 State AR 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.
Eli Buddha Osbon Eli Buddha Osbon 6'0" | 330 lbs | OL Beebe | 2026 State AR | Beebe
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.
Defensive Line
Khaleb Smith Khaleb Smith 6'1" | 260 lbs | DL Camden Fairview | 2024 State AR | Camden Fairview
Sema’J Walker Sema’J Walker 6'5" | 320 lbs | DL White Hall | 2024 State AR | White Hall
When Redzone recapped White Hall’s 2022 season, Sema’J Walker Sema’J Walker 6'5" | 320 lbs | DL White Hall | 2024 State AR 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.
“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 Sema’J Walker Sema’J Walker 6'5" | 320 lbs | DL White Hall | 2024 State AR . 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!” Postseason Team Recap: White Hall Bulldogs
Truitt Rowland Truitt Rowland 6'1" | 220 lbs | DL Farmington | 2024 State AR | Farmington
“Farmington is a football team on the rise. Truitt Rowland Truitt Rowland 6'1" | 220 lbs | DL Farmington | 2024 State AR 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.” March 2023 Ranking Risers 2024 Class
Linebacker
Jonathan Goins | Pine Bluff
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.
Carter Henley Carter Henley 6'1" | 220 lbs | LB Shiloh Christian | 2025 State AR | Shiloh Christian
Malachai Solee | Maumelle
Defensive Back
Chandler Blunt Chandler Blunt 6'2" | 170 lbs | DB Pine Bluff | 2024 State AR | Pine Bluff
“ Chandler Blunt Chandler Blunt 6'2" | 170 lbs | DB Pine Bluff | 2024 State AR 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.” 2024 Defensive Back Stock Risers
Jonathan Frost Jonathan Frost 5'9" | 150 lbs | DB Maumelle | 2025 State AR | Maumelle