2026 Under the Radar May 2024 Edition

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Each month, Prep Redzone Arkansas highlights several prospects that may be flying under the radar. The class of 2026 is loaded with talented players throughout the Natural State. In this article, we are going to highlight some players that are ready for a breakout season this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Wyatt Golden-Quarterback-White Hall-6'3” 195-Pounds</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The White Hall signal caller impressed me at the Prep Redzone Arkansas May combine earlier in the month. Golden throws the ball with impressive accuracy. He does a nice job of reading the opposing secondary. Golden has the arm strength to test the opposing secondary with the deep ball. He can extend the play while keeping his eyes down the field. Golden is a quarterback to watch out for this upcoming season. He has the arm strength and accuracy to put up some big numbers over the course of the season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='761945' first='Shane' last='Cummings']-Linebackers-Hot Springs-5'9” 175-Pounds</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='761945' first='Shane' last='Cummings'] has impressive versatility for the Trojans. He has impressive speed and does a nice job of going sideline to sideline. Cummings has the versatility to shift from playing in the secondary to playing the linebacker spots. Has the quickness to drop back into pass coverage. Meanwhile, he has no problem plugging the rushing lanes that the running back is attempting to use. Cummings is a prospect to watch out for with the Trojans this upcoming season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='419605' first='Max' last='Rocha']-Offensive Line-Mena-6'0” 270-Pounds</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Mena offensive line impressed me last season. The Mena coaching staff has prospects coming up through the ranks all along the offensive line positions. Rocha plays along the interior of the Mena offensive line. He has a good mix of power and quickness. Rocha can overpower opposing defenders and clear a rushing lane in the process. He is an offensive lineman to watch out for over the next couple of seasons for the Bearcats. N</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1283269' first='Cole' last='Crawford']-Quarterback-Atkins-6'0” 185-Pounds</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The class of 2026 in the state of Arkansas is loaded with talented prospects at the quarterback position. Crawford throws the quarterback with impressive accuracy. He can fit the ball into some tight coverages. Crawford is a signal caller that moves around well in the pocket and extends the play. He does a great job of keeping his eyes down the field looking for the open wide receiver. Crawford is a prospect to watch out for this upcoming season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='806166' first='Avion' last='Jones']-Running Back-Wynne-5'11” 175-Pounds</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='806166' first='Avion' last='Jones'] has tremendous versatility and can work effectively on both sides of the ball. From the offensive side of the ball, Jones is a running back that can run between the tackles. He does not go down on initial contact. Meanwhile, he has the speed to cut the run to the outside. Jones is a prospect that can light up opposing teams on both the offensive and defensive sides of the ball. He is a player to watch out for over the next couple of seasons.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->