June Rankings Update: 2026 Defensive Lineman
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We have officially released another rankings update in the state of Arkansas for the class of 2026. In this article, we will showcase the 2026 defensive lineman with analysis. Over the next month, I will breakdown these rankings by position…
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Continue ReadingWe have officially released another rankings update in the state of Arkansas for the class of 2026. In this article, we will showcase the 2026 defensive lineman with analysis. Over the next month, I will breakdown these rankings by position in each class with other segments included.
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Continue ReadingAnthony Kennedy Anthony Kennedy 6'6" | 275 lbs | DL Maumelle | 2026 State AR is a force in the trenches with the ability to play the 1-5 tech. Kennedy is the 3rd rated overall player and 1st overall at his position in the state of Arkansas (via Prep Redzone) for the class of 2026. Kennedy explodes off the line of scrimmage with good foot quickness, pad level and hand placement to drive the OL back into the pocket, putting pressure within. Good vs base and reach blocks due to his foot quickness, lateral agility and use of hands to disengage quickly and make a play. Showcases good football IQ especially being able to contain the edge really well. He’s an interior force and an outside mechanism. He puts his athleticism on notice almost every rep.
Offer List: Arkansas, Auburn, Alcorn State, Georgia, Kansas State, Miami, Missouri, Oklahoma State, SMU, TCU, Tennessee, Texas A&M, UNLV, USC & UTSA
Note – Multi Sport Athlete
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Danny Beale Danny Beale 6'4" | 300 lbs | DL Cross County | 2026 State AR is a versatile prospect due to his ability to play both sides of the ball, inside the trenches. Beale is the 8th rated overall player and 2nd overall at his position in the state of Arkansas (via Prep Redzone) for the class of 2026. He displays explosion off the snap with good hand strength, punch timing and placement to disengage off blocks and make a play in the backfield. Showcases good foot quickness, upper and lower body power along with pad level to drive the OL back with a bull rush. A 2-gap run stopper with a blend of quickness, power, strength and athleticism that you want inside. Can play the 0-3 tech, dominating vs the run and pass.
Offer List: Arkansas, Arkansas State, Arkansas-Pine Bluff, Auburn, Florida, Georgia, Missouri, Mississippi State, Oregon, Oklahoma, Ole Miss, SMU, Southeast Missouri State, Temple, Texas A&M & USC.
Note – 3.6 GPA
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Carson Riggins Carson Riggins 6'3" | 220 lbs | DL Dewitt | 2026 State AR plays with a sideline-to-sideline motor along with physicality. Riggins is the 30th rated overall player and 4th overall at his position in the state of Arkansas (via Prep Redzone) for the class of 2026. Riggins displays explosiveness off the ball, making it hard for the offensive line to react and mirror due to his acceleration, foot quickness and bend off the EDGE or within the interior. Good UOH to disengage off blocks and make a play in the backfield with good pad level and lower body strength.
Offer List: None ATM
Note – 3.5 GPA
Keagan Sanderson Keagan Sanderson 5'9" | 195 lbs | DL Salem | 2026 State AR a quick and athletic edge rusher, putting pressure into the backfield. Sanderson is the 31st rated overall player and 5th overall at his position in the state of Arkansas (via Prep Redzone) for the class of 2026. He has a quick burst off the snap with good hand placement and hand strength with a variety of moves to disengage off blockers. Good football IQ to set the edge and force plays back into traffic or split the double team and make a play with force. Solid speed rusher due to good foot quickness and up field burst to beat the OT around the arc, putting pressure on the quarterback.
Offer List: None ATM
Note – 4.0 GPA
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Kellen Wrona Kellen Wrona 6'2" | 335 lbs | DL Bentonville | 2026 State AR is a force in the trenches due to his ability to be a 2-gap defender and cause penetration. Wrona is the 35th rated overall player and 6th overall at his position in the state of Arkansas (via Prep Redzone) for the class of 2026. Wrona displays solid burst off the line of scrimmage with good footwork and hand placement while showcasing his reach to bring down ball carrier while still being blocked. Good lower and upper body strength with power to bull rush and penetrate vs the run or passing game. Can disrupt the timing in the backfield due to his strengths.
Offer List: UL Monroe
Note – 3.7 GPA
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OTHER TOP 100 DEFENSIVE LINEMAN IN THE CLASS OF 2026:
3. Terrance Ellis Terrance Ellis 6'1" | 195 lbs | DL Bryant | 2026 State AR (Bryant)
7. Noah Wendel Noah Wendel 6'2" | 225 lbs | DL Valley View | 2026 State AR (Valley View)
8. Malachi Mcdonald Malachi Mcdonald 5'11" | 280 lbs | DL Bryant | 2026 State AR (Bryant)
9. Zaccheus Harris Zaccheus Harris 6'2" | 210 lbs | DL Nashville | 2026 State AR (Nashville)
10. George Jackson George Jackson 6'1" | 230 lbs | DL Magnolia | 2026 State AR (Magnolia)
11. Ray J Hunter Ray J Hunter 5'11" | 225 lbs | DL North Little Rock | 2026 State AR (North Little Rock)
12. Emmanuel Hudson Emmanuel Hudson 5'11" | 275 lbs | DL Pine Bluff | 2026 State AR (Pine Bluff)
13. Kevin Gonzales Kevin Gonzales 6'1" | 275 lbs | DL Fort Smith Northside | 2026 State AR (Fort Smith Northside)
14. Jacquel Brown Jacquel Brown 6'0" | 205 lbs | DL Farmington | 2026 State AR (Farmington)
15. Keundre Brooks Keundre Brooks 6'2" | 245 lbs | DL Beebe | 2026 State AR (Beebe)