2026 Prospects to Make an Impact in 2024

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The class of 2026 is loaded with talented prospects in the state of Arkansas. Each position brings athleticism, speed, strength and overall good football skills. Here are five prospects to keep an eye on throughout the year. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"[player_tooltip player_id='1192009' first='Matthew' last='Heckman']","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2026","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"6'3u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"290","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"field_65b288425ecf6","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"2405","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Fayetteville ","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"u003culu003ern tu003cliu003e6-Foot-3u003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003e290 Poundsu003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003eOffensive Lineu003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003eClass of 2026u003c/liu003ernu003c/ulu003ernFayetteville's [player_tooltip player_id='1192009' first='Matthew' last='Heckman'] is an agile interior offensive lineman that is dominate in both the running and passing game. Displays a quick first step with a strong initial punch. Impressive short-area quickness, allowing himself to reach the second level quickly. Heckman is also solid in combo blocking. In pass protection, he demonstrates a nice natural balance while keeping leverage and controlling his opposition. 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Great first initial step with impressive read and react ability. Instantly attack an opening, disrupting plays in the backfield. Sideline-to-sideline athlete, displaying a high motor. Solid open field tackler with a good feel in coverage. 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