2028 Introduction – Natural State

<!-- 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 -->