Arkansas Rising Prospects to Watch (2028-2029)

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We look at the current freshmen and younger prospects playing at the varsity, JV, or junior high level. These athletes have significantly impacted their team and aim to continue on that path. Here are five prospects to keep an eye on:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1397603"],"_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-6707f81dd289e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Jackson Plumee is a rising prospect starting at the varsity in recent weeks. Last week, he led his team to victory, throwing 11/16 (69%), 197 yards (12.3 YPA), and 2 TDs. Plumlee demonstrates good ball placement at the short and intermediate levels of the field. He is a solid decision-maker and rarely puts the ball in harm's way. Additionally, he has a good touch, allowing him to layer the football over second-level defenders. Plumlee's athleticism is underrated; he can evade pressure with solid pocket mobility and can be a threat with his legs. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Note - Multi Position Athlete (QB &amp; LB) </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>X: <a href="https://x.com/JacksonPlu76563/status/1840581731071459629">https://x.com/JacksonPlu76563/status/1840581731071459629</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1523432"],"_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-6707f81dd2915"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1523432' first='Caleb' last='Williams'] is a dual-threat quarterback with good athletic ability due to his good foot speed, change of direction, lateral agility, and acceleration. Williams displays solid arm strength with good ball placement at all levels of the field. He has a good touch to layer the football over second—and third-level defenders. He has good pocket mobility and is dangerous in quarterback-designed runs. Williams is a prospect to watch as he progresses through his career. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Note - 3.5 GPA</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>X: <a href="https://x.com/Caleb21659977/status/1843744735024033802">https://x.com/Caleb21659977/status/1843744735024033802</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1524929"],"_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-6707f81dd2974"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1524929' first='Layten' last='Lauderdale'] is a dominant presence on both the offense and defense sides of the trenches. His skills as a 0-3 tech, stood out to me. He displayed solid initial quickness and maintained a solid pad level off the line of scrimmage, allowing him to gain leverage with his hands and make plays in the backfield or at the line of scrimmage. Lauderdale exhibits strong lower body power and uses his hands effectively to drive back the offensive line and apply pressure to the pocket.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Note - 315 Squat</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>X: <a href="https://x.com/Layten1689981/status/1844133492994777185">https://x.com/Layten1689981/status/1844133492994777185</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1409130"],"_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-6707f81dd29cd"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1409130' first='Devin' last='Smith'] is a future star who I expect to have a star ranking as he progresses through his junior and senior high career. Smith displays good initial quickness into his pass sets, with good footwork, bend, balance, and lateral agility to mirror. Along with those traits, he showcases a good anchor due to good lower body strength, core strength, and hand placement to control the opposition. He has good base and reach blocking ability due to his quickness, pad level, and leg drive to displace defenders and create running lanes. His impressive mix of power and quickness will benefit him in the long run. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Note - Multi Position Athlete (OL/DL)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>X: <a href="https://x.com/5star_devin/status/1808156512767881657">https://x.com/5star_devin/status/1808156512767881657</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1399541"],"_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-6707f81dd2a26"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">It's never too early to start scouting long snappers on special teams. [player_tooltip player_id='1399541' first='Chandler' last='Hopper'] is a player to watch. Off the snap, he's quick in his release, accurate, and puts a nice spin with solid velocity on the ball to get the ball to the punter or holder.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Note - 3.1 GPA</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>X: <a href="https://x.com/justmechandler/status/1842270083110125988">https://x.com/justmechandler/status/1842270083110125988</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->