July Edition: 2027 Never Before Covered

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Each month, Prep Redzone Arkansas adds fresh names to the prospect rankings for the next update. In this article, our focus is on the class of 2027. The class of 2027 in the state of Arkansas continues to impress and is shaping up to be a class that will surprise plenty of people with the amount of talent it is going to produce. Here are several prospects to watch out for in the future.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1308507' first='Will' last='Marlin']-Tight End-Jonesboro-6'3” 220-Pounds</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1308507' first='Will' last='Marlin'] is a prospect at the tight end position that can block in the passing game as well as in the rushing attack. Marlin does a great job of helping to clear rushing lanes for his running backs. Meanwhile, he is a tight end that is able to create separation from opposing defenders with impressive consistency. Marlin is a difficult player to bring down and does a nice job of making plays with the ball in his hands. He is a player to watch out for over the next couple of years for Jonesboro.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1317669' first='Mason' last='Ball']-Athlete-Jacksonville-6'1” 185-Pounds</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1317669' first='Mason' last='Ball'] has the versatility to line up anywhere on the field for Jacksonville. For the purpose of this article, we are going to focus on Ball's work at the running back position. Ball is a decisive runner and chooses his rushing lanes wisely. He has impressive speed and can get to the second level quickly. Ball causes opposing defenders to miss tackles and seems to have a nose for the end zone. He is a player to watch out for over the next few seasons for Jacksonville.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1265738' first='Jaiden' last='Andrews']-Wide Receiver-Marked Tree-6'3” 161-Pounds</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Over the years, the talent at the wide receiver position has continued impress to me. [player_tooltip player_id='1265738' first='Jaiden' last='Andrews'] is an athletic prospect that is a difficult matchup for opposing defensive backs in the red zone. He is a wide receiver that can stretch the field vertically. Andrews has the athleticism to high point the football and force opposing defenses to adjust to him. He is a player that is difficult to bring down in the open field. Andrews is a wide receiver that will cause opposing defenses plenty of headaches over the next few years.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1308354' first='Silas' last='Thomas']-Linebacker-Valley View-5'11” 168-Pounds</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Valley View has a tradition of producing talented players on the defensive side of the ball. [player_tooltip player_id='1308354' first='Silas' last='Thomas'] is a linebacker that reads the play well and puts himself in great position to shut the play down. Thomas uses his speed well to get away from blockers and haul down the ball carrier. He has the quickness to get sideline to sideline to haul down the ball carrier. The Valley View has the potential to make plenty of impact plays over the next few years.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1308131' first='Cody' last='Burt']-Defensive Line-Nettleton-6'1” 275-Pounds</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Defensive linemen that can play multiple positions are always a strong facet of a team and defense. [player_tooltip player_id='1308131' first='Cody' last='Burt'] has the ability to shift from the defensive tackle to the edge rusher spot with no problem at all. Burt has a good mix of speed and power and can drive opposing blockers into the offensive backfield. He is a defender that can pressure the opposing quarterback and force the signal caller to hurry his throw. Burt is a player to watch out for over the next few years for Nettleton.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->