March Update: 2026 New Additions
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The class of 2026 in the Natural State is one of the most talented that the Natural State has produced over the past few years. Talented prospects are deep at each position in this class, and we are going to…
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Continue ReadingThe class of 2026 in the Natural State is one of the most talented that the Natural State has produced over the past few years. Talented prospects are deep at each position in this class, and we are going to highlight some of the new additions in the class of 2026. The class of 2026 has a number of prospects with the potential to play on Saturdays in the future.
Jakore Smith Jakore Smith 6'1" | 190 lbs | LB Little Rock Parkview | 2026 State AR -Linebacker-Little Rock Parkview-6’1” 190-Pounds
Jakore Smith Jakore Smith 6'1" | 190 lbs | LB Little Rock Parkview | 2026 State AR is a linebacker that basically never has to come off of the field. Smith does a great job of reading the play and making plays on the ball. He does an impressive job of using his combination of speed and power to get away from blocks. Smith pursues the ball carrier well and does not have a problem making the tackle. He is a linebacker that has the ability to play on Saturdays in the future and I expect a big 2024 football season from him.
TJ Hodges TJ Hodges 6'1" | 190 lbs | RB Marked Tree | 2026 State AR -Running Back-Marked Tree-6’1”
Over the past few months, TJ Hodges TJ Hodges 6'1" | 190 lbs | RB Marked Tree | 2026 State AR has done a great job opening eyes at numerous performance camps. He has great speed that can slip in and out of tackles in impressive fashion. Hodges has the speed and power to run between the tackles. However, he is a running back that can cut the run down the sideline. He has proven to be a running back that can catch the ball out of the backfield. Hodges is a player that has the potential to have a big 2024 football season this fall.
Matthew Heckman Matthew Heckman 6'2" | 290 lbs | OL Fayetteville | 2026 State AR -Offensive Line-Fayetteville-6’2” 290-Pounds
The Fayetteville Bulldogs always have talented prospects coming up through the ranks on both sides of the ball. Heckman is a versatile prospect that can work all along the offensive line for the Bulldogs. He is quick out of the stance and gets into the opposing defender in an aggressive manner. Heckman has the power to cause plenty of problems for opposing defensive linemen. The speed he has on the offensive line is used to keep the opposing defensive linemen off-balance. He has the potential open plenty of eyes this upcoming season.
Tavien Clegg Tavien Clegg 5'9" | 155 lbs | RB Malvern | 2026 State AR -Running Back-Malvern-5’9” 155-Pounds
Tavien Clegg Tavien Clegg 5'9" | 155 lbs | RB Malvern | 2026 State AR is another in a long line of talented Malvern running backs with the potential to put big numbers on Friday nights in the future. He is a patient running back that does a good job of picking out his rushing lanes. Clegg has the ability to make the first defender miss and get into the open field quickly. He is a running back to watch out for over the next couple of seasons. Clegg has the ability to put big numbers in the future for the Leopards.
Deminio Patterson Deminio Patterson 6'4" | 320 lbs | OL Joe T. Robinsson | 2026 State AR -Offensive Line-Joe T. Robinson-6’4” 320-Pounds
Deminio Patterson Deminio Patterson 6'4" | 320 lbs | OL Joe T. Robinsson | 2026 State AR ‘s versatility is impressive. He has worked consistently on both the offensive and the defensive lines and done so with impressive productivity. He is capable of overpowering opposing defensive linemen when he works on the offensive side of the ball. Patterson has great timing and explodes out of the stance with good speed. He is a prospect to keep an eye on over the next couple of seasons for Robinson.