February Update: 2027 Ranking Risers

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The class of 2027 has the potential to be one of the better classes that the state of Arkansas has seen in the past few years. Several times throughout the year, Prep Redzone Arkansas updates the prospect rankings. In this article, we are going to highlight several 2027 prospects that are shooting up the Prep Redzone Arkansas 2027 player rankings.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='227898' first='Jackson' last='Denton']-Quarterback-Warren-5'11” 145-Pounds</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Warren Lumberjacks always produce talented prospects. Over the years, college teams have taken full advantage of the talent that comes out of Warren. [player_tooltip player_id='227898' first='Jackson' last='Denton'] is a signal caller to keep an eye on with the Lumberjacks. He throws the football with accuracy and does a good job of fitting the ball into his wide receivers. Denton is not afraid to test opposing secondaries with the deep throw. He knows when to check the throw down to a shorter route and is a player to watch out for over the next couple of seasons.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='777109' first='Pierre' last='Pickens']-Wide Receiver-Little Rock Christian-6'3” 180-Pounds</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Over the past few years, Little Rock Christian has had impressive wide receivers that can make plays with the football. Pickens is an impressive wide receiver that has excellent size at 6'3” to cause plenty of problems for the opposing secondary. He high points the football well and is able to use his athleticism to bring in the pass. Pickens is a wide receiver with the potential to have a big season in 2024. He is a prospect to get familiar with quickly.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='915712' first='Cole' last='Creighton']-Quarterback-Shiloh Christian-5'9” 150-Pounds</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='915712' first='Cole' last='Creighton'] is a signal caller that opened plenty of eyes last season. Creighton is a threat to opposing defenses when it comes to throwing or running the football. From a passing perspective, Creighton does a good job of throwing the football with accuracy. Meanwhile, he is a difficult player to bring down when running the football. Creighton has the ability to make opposing defenders miss and he has the potential to have a big season in 2024. He is a player to watch out for next season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='710707' first='Rae' last='Parson']-Athlete-Little Rock Parkview-5'10” 170-Pounds</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Parkview Patriots always have talented prospects all over the field and the 2027 class is not disappointing one bit. Parson is a versatile player on both sides of the ball for the Patriots. From the offensive side of the ball, Parson is a patient running back that does an impressive job of allowing the rushing lanes to develop. He has the speed to cut the run down the sideline. Meanwhile, from the defensive side of the ball he plays the linebacker spot in impressive fashion. Parson does a good job of reading the play and bringing down the ball carrier.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='926298' first='Kalin' last='Hendrix']-Wide Receiver-Farmington-6'0” 150-Pounds</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>I watched [player_tooltip player_id='926298' first='Kalin' last='Hendrix'] several times last season and came away each time with his ability to create separation from opposing defensive backs. Hendrix has the speed to stretch the field on the deep routes. He makes impressive plays with the ball in his hands. Hendrix is difficult to bring down in the open field. Farmington is a team that continues to impress, and I expect both Hendrix and Farmington to have a strong 2024 season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->