Preseason All-Arkansas: First-team Defense

<p>With preseason practices in full swing and less than a month until the kickoff of week 0, the excitement of high school football in Arkansas is heightened once again. Over the coming weeks, we'll unveil our All-Arkansas selections, we're coming at you today with our picks for the third-team offense. You can see the previous editions of our preseason awards list below:</p>   <p><a href="https://prepredzone.com/2024/08/preseason-all-arkansas-third-team-defense/">Third-team Defense</a> | <a href="https://prepredzone.com/2024/08/preseason-all-arkansas-third-team-offense/">Third-team Offense</a></p>   <p><a href="https://prepredzone.com/2024/08/preseason-all-arkansas-second-team-defense/">Second-team Defense</a> | <a href="https://prepredzone.com/2024/08/preseason-all-arkansas-second-team-offense/">Second-team Offense</a></p>   <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><span style="text-decoration: underline">Defensive Line</span></h2>   <h2 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='1216596' first='Danny' last='Beale'] | Cross County | 2026</h2>   <p>"[player_tooltip player_id='1216596' first='Danny' last='Beale']<a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/danny-beale/"></a> 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." - Colton Edwards (<a href="https://prepredzone.com/2024/06/june-rankings-update-2026-defensive-lineman/">June Rankings Update 2026 Defensive Lineman</a>)</p>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/DannyBeale57/status/1817008243744604405 </div></figure>   <h2 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='413517' first='Anthony' last='Kennedy'] | Maumelle | 2026</h2>   <p>"[player_tooltip player_id='413517' first='Anthony' last='Kennedy']<a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/anthony-kennedy-2/"></a> will explode out of the stance and get into the opposing offensive backfield with ease. The Maumelle defensive lineman can play any position along the defensive front. Kennedy can rush the passer with effectiveness or completely shut down the rushing attack of the opponents. Kennedy has the rare mix of power and speed that makes it difficult for opposing offensive linemen to block. He is a player to watch out for over the course of the season." - Tom Tabler (<a href="https://prepredzone.com/2024/07/preseason-defensive-player-of-the-year-prospects/">Preseason Defensive Player of the Year Prospects</a>)</p>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/Anthonydk2026/status/1820620655060217865 </div></figure>   <h2 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='191607' first='Hudson' last='Ball'] | Shiloh Christian | </h2>   <p><span style="text-decoration: underline">UNLV commit</span></p>   <p>"The Shiloh Christian defensive lineman is a versatile prospect that can play any position along the defensive front. Ball sheds block quickly and gets into the offensive backfield. He has the quickness to drop back into pass coverage as well. Ball has a great mix of power and speed that he uses his to advantage to help shut down the rushing attack. The Shiloh Christian defensive lineman placed his commitment to UNLV this week. He is setting the stage for a big season for the Saints." - Tom Tabler (<a href="https://prepredzone.com/2024/08/recruiting-news-and-notes-25/">Recruiting News and Notes</a>)</p>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/HudsonBall22/status/1821588227859575100 </div></figure>   <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><span style="text-decoration: underline">Linebacker</span></h2>   <h2 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='221259' first='Cash' last='Archer'] | Greenwood | 2025</h2>   <p>"[player_tooltip player_id='221259' first='Cash' last='Archer']<a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/cash-archer/"></a> is a versatile prospect on the defensive side of the ball due to his ability to play EDGE and off-ball linebacker. Archer is the 3rd rated overall player and 1st overall at his position in the state of Arkansas (via Prep Redzone) for the class of 2025. Dynamic playmaker on the edge, showcasing good athleticism, explosion and edge containment awareness outside to force the play into traffic. Good explosion off the LOS with the ability to pursue backside vs the run with a very good sideline-to-sideline motor. Displays excellent bend, foot quickness, hand placement, hand strength and lower body power to create leverage to read, shed and beat his opposition, making consistent plays in the backfield. His transition to off-ball linebacker will go smoothly due to his motor and effort. Quick first step while reading and then reacting instantly by attacking downhill vs the run with good angles, staying square with physicality. Vs the pass, he has a good feel in zone coverage, not allowing any opening in his zone and displacing receivers off routes, showcasing good change of direction, lateral agility and high football IQ." - Colton Edwards (<a href="https://prepredzone.com/2024/06/june-rankings-update-2025-linebackers/">June Rankings Update 2025 Linebackers</a>)</p>   <h2 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='1195384' first='Jakore' last='Smith'] | Little Rock Parkview | 2026</h2>   <p>"[player_tooltip player_id='1195384' first='Jakore' last='Smith']<a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/jakore-smith/"></a> is an athletic linebacker with speed and good football IQ. Smith is the 2nd rated overall player and 1st overall at his position in the state of Arkansas (via Prep Redzone) for the class of 2026. Smith displays very good read and react ability, attacking downhill instantly vs the running game while staying square with good pad level, angles and UOH to shed blocks and make a play. Sideline-to-Sideline motor with the physicalness and speed to shoot gaps and make a play in the backfield. Good feel in zone and man coverage, keying the quarterbacks' eyes and reacting off the throw. His change of direction and lateral agility allows him to transition through assignments and stay on his man. Impressive open field tackler with good technique." - Colton Edwards (<a href="https://prepredzone.com/2024/06/june-rankings-update-2026-linebackers/">June Rankings Update 2026 Linebackers</a>)</p>   <h2 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='865680' first='Kevin' last='Ellis'] | Little Rock Parkview | 2025</h2>   <p>"[player_tooltip player_id='865680' first='Kevin' last='Ellis']<a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/kevin-ellis/"></a> showcases good athleticism with a sideline-to-sideline motor in pursuit. Ellis is the 18th rated overall player and 2nd overall at his position in the state of Arkansas (via Prep Redzone) for the class of 2025. He displays good read and react ability with speed and change of direction, showcasing his mental processing skills to attack the ball quickly. He's agile with good feel in zone coverage, locking down underneath and communicating with the defense. Vs the run, he's able to attack blockers head on, staying square while disengaging and making a play on the ball carrier." - Colton Edwards (<a href="https://prepredzone.com/2024/06/june-rankings-update-2025-linebackers/">June Rankings Update 2025 Linebackers</a>)</p>   <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><span style="text-decoration: underline">Defensive Back</span></h2>   <h2 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='236139' first='Omarion' last='Robinson'] | Little Rock Parkview | 2025</h2>   <p><span style="text-decoration: underline">Oklahoma commit</span></p>   <p>"[player_tooltip player_id='236139' first='Omarion' last='Robinson']<a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/omarion-robinson/"></a> is one of the most versatile prospects on the field. He can line up anywhere on the field for the Parkview defense. Robinson does a great job of patrolling the defensive secondary for Parkview. He is a playmaker on the defensive side of the ball. Robinson does a tremendous job of reading the opposing quarterback and putting himself in a position to make a play on the ball. He is a player that I expect to have a strong season this upcoming season and he has a chance to earn player of the year honors this season." - Tom Tabler (<a href="https://prepredzone.com/2024/07/preseason-defensive-player-of-the-year-prospects/">Preseason Defensive Player of the Year Prospects</a>)</p>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/MarshallRivals/status/1823364501925732723 </div></figure>   <h2 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='264998' first='Marcus' last='Wimberly'] | Bauxite | 2025</h2>   <p><span style="text-decoration: underline">Oklahoma commit</span></p>   <p>"<strong>[player_tooltip player_id='264998' first='Marcus' last='Wimberly']</strong><a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/marcus-wimberly/"></a> is a prospect that will rarely come off of the field for this upcoming season. Wimberly will see time on the offensive side of the at a number of positions. Meanwhile, he is a player that patrols the secondary with impressive efficiency. He plays the ball well in the air and can separate the ball from the ball carrier. Wimberly is another defensive back that is dangerous with the ball in his hands. He has the ability to put up some big numbers on Friday nights this fall." - Tom Tabler (<a href="https://prepredzone.com/2024/07/preseason-defensive-player-of-the-year-prospects/">Preseason Defensive Player of the Year Prospects</a>)</p>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/Marcus1Wimberly/status/1819015156342329454 </div></figure>   <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Jakob Coleman | Joe T. Robinson | 2025</h2>   <p>"<strong>Jakob Coleman</strong><a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/jakob-coleman-2/"></a> demonstrates his versatility with experience at Safety, Wide Receiver, and as a Return Specialist. He is ranked as the 13th overall player and the top in his position in Arkansas for the class of 2025 by Prep Redzone. Defensively, Coleman shows good reaction skills and the ability to read the quarterback's eyes, allowing him to diagnose plays and arrive at the catch point quickly. He exhibits a quick break on the ball, demonstrating good change of direction and lateral agility, positioning himself to force PBUs or INTs. Good hip fluidity and speed in the secondary, coupled with solid open-field tackling and notable ball-tracking abilities, stand out. Offensively, he is a smooth route runner and a YAC threat, due to his elusiveness, lateral agility, change of direction, and burst, enabling him to make sharp cuts or accelerate up field quickly." - Colton Edwards (<a href="https://prepredzone.com/2024/06/june-rankings-update-2025-ath/">June Rankings Update 2025 ATH</a>)</p>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/jaaythaagoat1/status/1781798462054609196 </div></figure>   <h2 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='823707' first='Decari' last='Prater'] | Prescott | 2025</h2>   <p><span style="text-decoration: underline">Tulsa commit</span></p>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/decari_prater/status/1800654301804548228 </div></figure>

With preseason practices in full swing and less than a month until the kickoff of week 0, the excitement of high school football in Arkansas is heightened once again. Over the coming weeks, we'll unveil our All-Arkansas selections, we're coming at you today with our picks for the third-team offense. You can see the previous editions of our preseason awards list below: