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During the offseason, Prep Redzone Arkansas highlights players that are new additions to the rankings or prospects that have been opening eyes in the lab. In this article, we highlight several players to watch out for over the next couple…
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Continue ReadingDuring the offseason, Prep Redzone Arkansas highlights players that are new additions to the rankings or prospects that have been opening eyes in the lab. In this article, we highlight several players to watch out for over the next couple of seasons. From eastern side of the state to the Ozarks, we have new players to take a look at in this article.
Champ Davis Champ Davis 5'11" | 180 lbs | ATH Greenwood | 2026 AR -Athlete-Greenwood-5’11” 180-Pounds
Champ Davis Champ Davis 5'11" | 180 lbs | ATH Greenwood | 2026 AR is the kind of player that you can line up all over the field. He has tremendous versatility and can line up at wide receiver or at the running back spots. Davis has great speed and is a tough wide receiver to jam at the line of scrimmage. He is a vertical threat in the passing game. Davis has the route running ability to create separation from opposing defensive backs. He adds another talented wide receiver to one of the best receiving units in the state.
Hunter Estes Hunter Estes 6'2" | 170 lbs | DB Mountain Home | 2026 AR -Defensive Back-Mountain Home-6’1” 165-Pounds
Hunter Estes Hunter Estes 6'2" | 170 lbs | DB Mountain Home | 2026 AR has opened eyes as he patrols the defensive secondary for the Mountain Home Bombers. Estes can play the safety or the cornerback positions with impressive effectiveness. He is not afraid to move up and fill the rushing lane. Estes does not shy away from contact and has no trouble making the tackle. He is a defensive back that plays with a chip on his shoulder. Estes is a prospect to watch out for over the next couple of seasons for Mountain Home.
Danny Beale Danny Beale 6'4" | 300 lbs | DL Cross County | 2026 AR -Defensive Line-Cross County-6’4” 300-Pounds
One player that is building recruiting momentum in tremendous fashion this offseason is Danny Beale Danny Beale 6'4" | 300 lbs | DL Cross County | 2026 AR out of Cross County High School. Beale is the kind of defensive lineman that can take the game over. He does a great job of shedding blocks and getting into the opposing offensive backfield. Beale’s speed will surprise opposing blockers and he uses it well to pursue the ball carrier. He is opening plenty of eyes on the camp circuit and I look forward to seeing what he will do in the 2024 season.
Jacquel Brown Jacquel Brown 6'0" | 205 lbs | DL Farmington | 2026 AR -Defensive Line-Farmington-6’0” 205-Pounds
Jacquel Brown Jacquel Brown 6'0" | 205 lbs | DL Farmington | 2026 AR is an athletic prospect on the Farmington defensive line. He has impressive speed that he uses to shed blocks and disrupt the offensive backfield. Brown does a nice job of putting pressure on the quarterback. He is able to clog up the rushing lanes and force opposing running backs to alter the direction they were going. Brown is a prospect that can drop back into pass coverage when called upon. Brown is a prospect with the potential to put together big seasons for the Cardinals over the next few years.
Caden Kilpatrick Caden Kilpatrick 5'11" | 175 lbs | QB Fayetteville | 2026 AR -Quarterback-Fayetteville-5’11” 175-Pounds
The Fayetteville signal caller is a prospect to watch out for in the future. Kilpatrick reads the coverage well and makes good decisions with the football. He is a quarterback that has the arm strength to stretch the field vertically. Kilpatrick can make the throws to all areas of the field. He does a nice job of moving around in the pocket and extending the play when needed. Kilpatrick is not afraid to use his legs to extend drives. He is a quarterback to watch out for over the next couple of seasons for the Bulldogs.