2025 Stock Risers in Arkansas to Watch in 2024

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>After another outstanding year of high school football and the beautiful grind during the off-season, it's time to highlight some of our current prospects rising up my list. After a full season evaluation and off-season dedication, here's five 2025 prospects to watch during the 2024 season: </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='1247603' first='Micah' last='Johnson']","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2025","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"6'2u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"215","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"field_65b288425ecf6","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"2406","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Little Rock Parkview","_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-2u003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003e215 Poundsu003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003eDefensive Lineu003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003eClass of 2025u003c/liu003ernu003c/ulu003ernLittle Rock Parkview defensive lineman [player_tooltip player_id='1247603' first='Micah' last='Johnson'] has speed and athleticism at the end position. Johnson displays good acceleration up field off the snap with good bend to beat the opposition. Good hand placement and hand strength to control the OL and read the backfield to make a play. Impressive ability to contain the edge with power and awareness. Good motor as he demonstrates he can chase ball carriers down from behind. Johnson is flying under the radar as he's moved up my board this off-season.rnrnNote - First Team All-Conference","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66195a8377ae4"} /--> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/MicahDJ2025/status/1773877739704959083","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/MicahDJ2025/status/1773877739704959083 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["250021"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"u003culu003ern tu003cliu003e6-Footu003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003e185 Poundsu003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003eWide Receiveru003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003eClass of 2025u003c/liu003ernu003c/ulu003ernNorth Little Rock wide receiver [player_tooltip player_id='250021' first='Tony' last='Wilkins'] is a deep threat who can hurt you at any level of the field. Wilkins displays good acceleration on his release with smooth route running ability. Good fluidity, control and body movements to consistently create separation at his breaks. Good hand-eye coordination with strong hands and concentration to catch through contest. After the catch, he's a YAC threat with good up field burst. Wilkins will open up any offense schematically as he can play at the X, Z or inside at the slot.rnrnNote - 3.5 GPA / Multi Sport Athlete","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66195a8377b70"} /--> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/TonyW2025/status/1724582762668068995","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/TonyW2025/status/1724582762668068995 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["850575"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"u003culu003ern tu003cliu003e6-Footu003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003e170 Poundsu003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003eWide Receiveru003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003eClass of 2025u003c/liu003ernu003c/ulu003ernShiloh Christian wide receiver u003cspan class=u0022pn-tooltip pn-player-linku0022u003eu003cspan class=u0022name-pointeru0022u003eDalton Carnesu003c/spanu003eu003c/spanu003e is a strong handed prospect with great body control making himself a reliable target. Carnes displays good route running ability while creating separation through zone and off his breaks due to his body control, footwork and fluidity. He's able to attack the field at every level with good athleticism and IQ. Carnes is someone to keep an eye on during the 2024 season.rnrn'23 Stats: 35 rec – 400 yards (11.4 avg) 3 TDsrnrnNote – 3.98 GPA","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66195a8377bd7"} /--> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/carnesdf5/status/1776664833615692136","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/carnesdf5/status/1776664833615692136 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- 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='1247606' first='Marlon' last='Liddell']","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2025","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"6'2u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"240","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"field_65b288425ecf6","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"2406","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Little Rock Parkview","_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-2u003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003e240 Poundsu003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003eDefensive Lineu003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003eClass of 2025u003c/liu003ernu003c/ulu003ernLittle Rock Parkview [player_tooltip player_id='1247606' first='Marlon' last='Liddell'] demonstrates good lower body strength with a good motor. 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