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2028 Introduction – Natural State

2028 Introduction – Natural State
Colton Edwards
Colton Edwards July 29, 2024 @ 10:52 AM
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Hudson James
Hudson James 6'5" | 180 lbs | WR/TE | 2028
AR
Ashton McDaniel
Ashton McDaniel 5'9" | 165 lbs | ATH | 2028
AR
Corwin Couch
Corwin Couch 6'2" | 240 lbs | DL | 2028
AR
Rayshun Reed
Rayshun Reed 6'3" | 185 lbs | WR | 2028
AR
Brayden Wallace
Brayden Wallace 5'10" | 175 lbs | RB/LB | 2028
AR
Khari Hendrix
Khari Hendrix 6'0" | 165 lbs | DB/ATH | 2028
GA
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We are still diving into the future of Arkansas and evaluating the up-and-coming prospects. As they rise to the next level of high school, it's my pleasure to showcase the promising class of 2028 in the Natural State. Any prospects in the class of 2028 and beyond, interested in playing at the next level, feel free to DM me&nbsp;<a href="https://x.com/cedwardsNFL">@cedwardsNFL</a>&nbsp;on X.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1227299"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66a6e98b0555e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1227299' first='Brayden' last='Wallace'] brings solid speed, agility, and physicality to his position. He displays a quick first step, demonstrating his ability to burst through gaps and quickly reach the second level. His lateral agility and vision enable him to bounce outside or find the cutback lane and get up field. Wallace maintains solid contact balance and uses his active feet to break tackles.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Note - 3.8 GPA</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/BraydenLWallace/status/1814786062650143219","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/BraydenLWallace/status/1814786062650143219 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1351622"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66a6e98b055cd"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1351622' first='Corwin' last='Couch'] is already showcasing solid explosion off the snap, coupled with good pad level, hand usage, and leg drive to drive the offensive line back and disrupt the backfield against both the run and the pass. Couch's power and strength will be a major factor in the trenches. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Note - Multi Position Athlete</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/couch_2028/status/1815177259302437017","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/couch_2028/status/1815177259302437017 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1318916"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66a6f56873637"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1318916' first='Rayshun' last='Reed'] has already earned an offer from Arkansas-Pine Bluff. As a young, agile, and explosive wide receiver, he can damage defenses vertically or leverage his body to win. He displays good foot quickness, balance, and control, with a burst out of breaks that creates separation. His catch radius, hand-eye coordination, and body control enable him to high-point the football, adjust mid-route, or win vs contest. He will become a Red Zone threat.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Note - Holds a D1 Offer</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/SlimReaperRay/status/1815573241664327924","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/SlimReaperRay/status/1815573241664327924 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1351637"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66a6f5687368f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1351637' first='Ashton' last='McDaniel'] is a versatile athlete, experienced in playing quarterback, running back, and defensive back. Offensively, his athleticism shines through his speed, lateral agility, and quick acceleration. On defense, he demonstrates strong recovery speed and physicality against the run.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Note - 3.9 GPA</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/Ashton25AGM/status/1797788410683314209","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/Ashton25AGM/status/1797788410683314209 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1351656"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66a6f568736d2"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1351656' first='Hudson' last='James'] is a big body receiver known for his smooth route-running skills. His route running enables him to create separation on breaks, due to his good control, balance, and burst. He excels in contested situations and one-on-one jump ball scenarios, leveraging his length, good hand-eye coordination, and body control.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Note - 4.0 GPA / Multi Sport Athlete</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/HudsonWJames28/status/1816292886394331591","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/HudsonWJames28/status/1816292886394331591 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1208132"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66a6f56873711"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1208132' first='Khari' last='Hendrix'] displays solid fluidity and ball-tracking abilities in the secondary. His fluidity enables him to quickly transition and stay vertical with the wide receiver or stay inside the hip pocket on a break, preventing any separation. He has solid recovery speed and demonstrates good athleticism in the backend. Additionally, he takes good angles to take down the ball carrier.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Note - 3.5 GPA</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/khariheem/status/1793070711474385372","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/khariheem/status/1793070711474385372 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->

We are still diving into the future of Arkansas and evaluating the up-and-coming prospects. As they rise to the next level of high school, it's my pleasure to showcase the promising class of 2028 in the Natural State. Any prospects in the class of 2028 and beyond, interested in playing at the next level, feel free to DM me @cedwardsNFL on X.

Brayden Wallace

Brayden Wallace

AR
RB/LB
HEIGHT 5'10"
WEIGHT 175
POS RB/LB
CLASS 2028
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Brayden
Wallace RB/LB
Class
2028
Height
5'10"
Weight
175
HS
Sylvan Hills
|
AR
2028 Introduction – Natural State
Brayden Wallace brings solid speed, agility, and physicality to his position. He displays a quick first step, demonstrating...
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Corwin Couch

Corwin Couch

AR
DL
HEIGHT 6'2"
WEIGHT 240
POS DL
CLASS 2028
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Corwin
Couch DL
Class
2028
Height
6'2"
Weight
240
HS
North Little Rock
|
AR
2028 Introduction – Natural State
Corwin Couch is already showcasing solid explosion off the snap, coupled with good pad level, hand usage, and...
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State: Arkansas
School: North Little Rock
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Rayshun Reed

Rayshun Reed

AR
WR
HEIGHT 6'3"
WEIGHT 185
POS WR
CLASS 2028
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Rayshun
Reed WR
Class
2028
Height
6'3"
Weight
185
HS
Pine Bluff
|
AR
2028 Introduction – Natural State
Rayshun Reed has already earned an offer from Arkansas-Pine Bluff. As a young, agile, and explosive wide receiver,...
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School: Pine Bluff
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Ashton McDaniel

Ashton McDaniel

AR
ATH
HEIGHT 5'9"
WEIGHT 165
POS ATH
CLASS 2028
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Ashton
McDaniel ATH
Class
2028
Height
5'9"
Weight
165
HS
Wynne
|
AR
2028 Introduction – Natural State
Ashton McDaniel is a versatile athlete, experienced in playing quarterback, running back, and defensive back. Offensively, his athleticism...
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Hudson James

Hudson James

AR
WR/TE
HEIGHT 6'5"
WEIGHT 180
POS WR/TE
CLASS 2028
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Hudson
James WR/TE
Class
2028
Height
6'5"
Weight
180
HS
Benton
|
AR
2028 Introduction – Natural State
Hudson James is a big body receiver known for his smooth route-running skills. His route running enables him...
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School: Benton
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Khari Hendrix

Khari Hendrix

GA
DB/ATH
HEIGHT 6'0"
WEIGHT 165
POS DB/ATH
CLASS 2028
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Khari
Hendrix DB/ATH
Class
2028
Height
6'0"
Weight
165
HS
Conway
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GA
2028 Introduction – Natural State
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