Future is Now: 2026 Prospects to Watch
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The 2023 football season is in full swing. The state of Arkansas is starting to see the class of 2026 prospects start to see some time in the spotlight on Friday nights. In this article, we are going to look…
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Continue ReadingThe 2023 football season is in full swing. The state of Arkansas is starting to see the class of 2026 prospects start to see some time in the spotlight on Friday nights. In this article, we are going to look at some 2026 prospects lighting it up on Friday nights. All our prospects with the potential to do big things at the next level in the future.
Kane Archer Kane Archer 6'1" | 205 lbs | QB Greenwood Bulldogs | 2026 State AR -Quarterback-Greenwood
The Greenwood signal caller is a prospect that does an excellent job of fitting the football into some tight coverage. Archer knows when the pocket is collapsing and has the awareness to escape the pocket. He keeps his eyes down the field and always seems to know where his wide receivers are going to be. Archer is a 2026 prospect with the potential to play on Saturdays in the future. The 2026 quarterback class is loaded, and he is a player to watch out for over the next couple of seasons.
Cole Witherington Cole Witherington 6'1" | 180 lbs | WR Bauxite | 2026 State AR -Wide Receiver-Bauxite
Bauxite wide receiver Cole Witherington Cole Witherington 6'1" | 180 lbs | WR Bauxite | 2026 State AR is a prospect that you are going to want to start paying attention to this season. Witherington is a wide receiver that just knows how to get open. He uses his speed and athleticism well to get the separation he needs from opposing defensive backs. Over the next couple of seasons, Witherington has the potential to be one of the state’s best wide receivers and is a prospect to watch out for this season.
Tari Ransom Jr Tari Ransom Jr 6'2" | 185 lbs | DB Sylvan Hills | 2026 State AR .-Defensive Back-Pulaski Academy
Pulaski Academy never has a problem producing talented prospects to watch out for on the field. Tari Ransom Jr Tari Ransom Jr 6'2" | 185 lbs | DB Sylvan Hills | 2026 State AR . is a prospect that can play all over the field for the Bruins. He does a great job of playing the ball while it is in the air. Ransom Jr. is a defensive prospect that is not afraid to deliver a hit and separate the ball from the ball carrier. Ransom Jr. is a player to get excited back and has the potential to be dangerous for opposing teams over the next few years.
Cody Taylor Cody Taylor 6'3" | 290 lbs | OL Greenwood | 2026 State AR -Offensive Line-Greenwood
Cody Taylor Cody Taylor 6'3" | 290 lbs | OL Greenwood | 2026 State AR is an offensive lineman that teams are going to be competing for from a recruiting perspective. Taylor is an explosive offensive lineman that gets into opposing defensive linemen quickly. He is a guard that can clear rushing lanes and punish opposing pass rushers at the same time. Taylor has that mix of speed and power that is rare. At the college level, he has the potential to see some playing time on Saturdays in the future.
Braxton Lindsey-Linebacker-Rogers
Braxton Lindsey is one of the most athletic prospects in the state. He is a force on both sides of the ball for the Mounties. Lindsey has impressive athletic ability as a wide receiver and does a great job of high pointing the football. On the defensive side of the ball, Lindsey is a linebacker that can drop back into coverage or rush the passer. Over the next few seasons, Lindsey is going to be a prospect that college scouts are going to want to take a long look at.
Dax McMellon Dax McMellon 6'3" | 205 lbs | QB Sheridan | 2026 State AR -Quarterback-Mena
The Mena signal caller continues to produce solid outings every week. McMellon is not afraid to test the opposing secondary with the deep ball. He is another 2026 quarterback that knows when to pocket is breaking down. He keeps eyes down the field and has a good understanding of when to get rid of the football. McMellon is a prospect to watch out for over the next couple of seasons. He is already doing big things for the Bearcats as a sophomore.