2027 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 2027 prospects to watch during the 2024 season: </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1187539"],"_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 tu003cliu003e5-Foot-10u003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003e150 Poundsu003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003eQuarterbacku003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003eClass of 2027u003c/liu003ernu003c/ulu003ernNewport quarterback [player_tooltip player_id='1187539' first='Luke' last='Sampson'] brings good athleticism and good decision making to the game. Sampson displays a quick release with a solid throwing motion and foundation underneath. 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