January Update: 2026 New Additions

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Adding new prospects to the Prep Redzone Arkansas prospect rankings is my favorite part of the job to review and highlight. In this article, we are going to highlight some of the new prospects from the class of 2026 class to keep an eye on over the next few seasons. The class of 2026 has the potential to be one of the most talented the state of Arkansas has seen in quite some time.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1010800' first='Jeff' last='Regan']-Wide Receiver-Rogers-5'8” 160-Pounds</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Rogers wide receiver has excellent speed, and he uses it well to his advantage. Regan is impressive at using his speed to create separation from opposing defensive backs. He had a strong 2023 football season and was able to showcase his speed and ability to catch the football. Regan is a prospect that has the potential to have an even stronger 2024 season. He is a player to keep an eye on over the next couple of seasons.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1125273' first='Eli' last='McNutt']-Linebacker-Harrison-6'3” 220-Pounds</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Harrison Goblins are always a talented team to watch out for and this upcoming season should be no different. [player_tooltip player_id='1125273' first='Eli' last='McNutt'] is a talented linebacker that has no trouble filling the rushing lanes. He uses his quickness to defeat blocks and gets into the offensive backfield. McNutt can pressure the opposing quarterback or drop back into pass coverage to disrupt the passing game. McNutt is a linebacker to watch out for next season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='928532' first='Kellen' last='Wrona']-Defensive Line-Bentonville-6'0” 325-Pounds</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='928532' first='Kellen' last='Wrona'] is a player that can stuff the rushing lanes or pressure the opposing quarterback. Wrona is a powerful defensive lineman that can overpower opposing offensive linemen. Meanwhile, Wrona's speed will surprise opponents. He is quick enough to pursue and haul down the ball carrier. Wrona is a defensive lineman to watch out for over the next few months. He has the potential to have a strong 2024 football season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1125285' first='George' last='Jackson']-Defensive Line-Magnolia-6'1” 230-Pounds</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1125285' first='George' last='Jackson'] is a disruptive presence on the defensive line. Jackson uses his speed well to get away from blocks and get into the opposing offensive backfield. He has good bursts and is always around the ball carrier. Jackson is a defensive lineman to watch out for over the next couple of seasons. He has the versatility to play all over the defensive front. Jackson is a prospect that has the potential to watch out for next season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1092086' first='Pleas' last='Gray']-Defensive Back-Little Rock Southwest-6'2” 180-Pounds</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Gray is a versatile prospect in the secondary for Little Rock Southwest. He can play the cornerback or safety positions with impressive effectiveness. Gray does a great job of playing the ball while it is in the air. He has the ability to pick off passes and take them in the opposite direction. Gray has no trouble bringing down the ball carrier and he can fill the rushing lane when needed. Gray is a physical defensive back to watch out for over the next couple of seasons.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->