2026 Prospects to Watch this Offseason

Tom Tabler October 25, 2023 @ 08:20 PM

Before we know it, the state playoffs will be wrapped up and the offseason work will begin in the state of Arkansas. We are going to highlight some prospects to keep an eye on that are dangerous with the football. All are players with the potential to take it the distance on the field. The 2026 class is a group to watch out for and we are going to give a few more players to watch during the offseason.   [player_tooltip player_id='855568' first='Tari' last='Ransom Jr']-Defensive Back-Pulaski Academy-2026    The Pulaski Academy defensive back is a playmaker in the secondary. Does a tremendous job of dropping back into coverage and playing the ball while it is in the air. Has the hands needed to pick off passes and take it the opposite direction. Ransom Jr. plays the ball well and will play the opposing wide receiver with plenty of aggressiveness. He is a player to watch out for over the next couple of seasons for Pulaski Academy.   A.J. Brown-Wide Receiver-Osceola-2026   A.J. Brown does a tremendous job of using his route running and speed combination to create separation from opposing defensive backs. Brown has the speed to stretch the field from a vertical perspective. Meanwhile, his routes are crisp enough that he can work the underneath routes and do so effectively. He is going to be a wide receiver to watch out for this offseason. Brown has the potential to do some big things over the next few years.   Ronnie Anoyke-Running Back-Little Rock Christian-2026   The Little Rock Christian running back is a decisive runner. He picks out his rushing lanes wisely and does a good job of following his blockers. Anoyke does a good job of carrying the football between the tackles. However, he does have the skills in the passing game to make big plays. He is a big play threat from anywhere on the field and can make the plays needed in the passing game to be a factor all over the field.   [player_tooltip player_id='377020' first='Braxton' last='Lindsey']-Athlete-Rogers-2026   Lindsey is one of the most dynamic athletes in the class of 2026. He is a player that can line up all over the field for the Mounties. On the offensive side of the ball, Lindsey does a great job of creating separation in the passing game. Lindsey has the athleticism to high point the football and make plays in the passing game. Lindsey is one of those prospects that can open your eyes on both sides of the field.   [player_tooltip player_id='401196' first='Kamauri' last='Austin']-Wide Receiver-Bryant-2026   Austin is a dynamic athlete that can play the wide receiver or running back spots with very little trouble. He has tremendous speed and is difficult to bring down once he has the ball in his hands. Austin does a good job of creating separation from opposing defensive backs. He has the ability to work the underneath routes and turn a short gain into an explosive one in the blink of an eye. Austin is a player to watch out for over the next couple of seasons.

Before we know it, the state playoffs will be wrapped up and the offseason work will begin in the state of Arkansas. We are going to highlight some prospects to keep an eye on that are dangerous with the football. All are players with the potential to take it the distance on the field. The 2026 class is a group to watch out for and we are going to give a few more players to watch during the offseason.