2026 Under the Radar to Watch

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The depth in the class of 2026 is what is going to open plenty of eyes over the next few months in the state of Arkansas. Prep Redzone Arkansas has plenty of prospects that are coming up through the ranks to keep an eye on over the next few seasons. We are going to highlight several prospects that are flying under the radar. All are players to watch out for over the next few seasons.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1206731' first='Kaleb' last='Stancil']-Linebacker-Pottsville-5'9” 180-Pounds</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1206731' first='Kaleb' last='Stancil'] is a prospect that is starting to open some eyes. He has good speed and uses it well to defeat blocks to disrupt the opposing offensive play. Stancil does a nice job of dropping back into pass coverage and has the hands to pick off passes and take them the opposite direction. He is a linebacker that does a great job of forcing turnovers. Stancil is a player to keep an eye on over the next few seasons. He is a player that has the potential to have a strong season for Pottsville this upcoming season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='374932' first='Jackson' last='Lane']-Wide Receiver-Bentonville West-5'9” 130-Pounds</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Bentonville West Wolverines always do a great job of producing talented prospects at the wide receiver position. [player_tooltip player_id='374932' first='Jackson' last='Lane'] is another talented wide receiver with the ability to cause plenty of problems for the opposing secondary. He is a smooth route runner that has the speed to stretch the field deep. Lane can work the underneath routes with plenty of effectiveness. He does have the speed to stretch the field vertically. Lane is a prospect to watch out for over the next few seasons.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1152827' first='Kristian' last='Jackson']-Offensive Line-Sylvan Hills-5'11” 230-Pounds</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1152827' first='Kristian' last='Jackson'] is an athletic prospect on the offensive line for Sylvan Hills. He has the athleticism to play any position along the offensive front. Jackson's speed is impressive, and he does a great job of getting out of the stance. He gets into the opposing defensive linemen with good speed and aggressiveness. Sylvan Hills has had no trouble producing talented prospects and this season one has the potential to be a strong one for Sylvan Hills.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='915790' first='Ta'ron' last='Hurst']-Quarterback-Earle-5'9” 145-Pounds</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='915790' first='Ta'ron' last='Hurst'] is an athletic prospect on the gridiron and the hardwood for Earle. From the gridiron perspective, Hurst is a quarterback that just knows how to make plays with the football. He is an accurate passer that does a great job of fitting the ball into some tight windows. The Earle signal caller knows when to buy time in the pocket and when to use his leg to pick up yards on the ground. Hurst is a player to watch out for over the next couple of seasons.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='479026' first='Barrett' last='Miller']-Quarterback-Mountain Home-5'10” 185-Pounds</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='479026' first='Barrett' last='Miller'] is a versatile player on both sides of the ball for Mountain Home. On the offensive side of the ball, Miller is a signal caller that makes good decisions with the football. He does a nice job of connecting with his wide receivers to all areas of the field. Miller is a quarterback that is not afraid to use his legs to pick up yards on the ground. Meanwhile, from the safety position, he is a physical player that will separate the ball from the ball carrier. Miller has no problem getting physical with opposing wide receivers. He is a player to watch on both sides of the ball for Mountain Home over the next few years.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->