Prime Time Players Week 7

The high school regular season is starting to wind down across the Natural State. Each weekend, Prep Redzone Arkansas highlights several prospects that lit up Friday night this week. As always, the list of prospects to watch out is an impressive one this week.   [player_tooltip player_id='715179' first='KJ' last='Colen']-Defensive Back-Pulaski Academy-6'1” 175-Pounds-2025   The Pulaski Academy Bruins always have talented players on both sides of the ball each season. [player_tooltip player_id='715179' first='KJ' last='Colen'] was all over the field for the Bruins. Colen exploded for 89-yard kickoff return for a touchdown. On the defensive side of the ball, he had an interception return for a touchdown, six tackles, and a forced fumble. He is opening eyes no matter where he is lined up on the field for the Bruins as the season winds down.   [player_tooltip player_id='1451011' first='Buddah' last='Harris']-Wide Receiver-Rivercrest-6'4” 180-2026   [player_tooltip player_id='1451011' first='Buddah' last='Harris'] has the size and athleticism to cause plenty of problems for opposing defensive secondaries. Harris has the ability to stretch the field with the vertical routes. He can turn a short gain into an explosive one with very little trouble. On Friday night, he had 7 receptions for 189 yards and 3 touchdowns. Harris is a player to watch out for as the season starts to wind down.   DJ Williams-Defensive Line-Little Rock Christian-6'2” 280-Pounds-2027   DJ Williams has tremendous versatility along the defensive front for the Little Rock Christian Warriors. He uses his mix of speed and power to his advantage to get into the opposing offensive backfield. On Friday night, Williams accounted for 12 tackles, 2 sacks, and 3 tackles for loss on the night. Williams is a player to keep an eye on over the next couple of years for Little Rock Christian.   [player_tooltip player_id='382974' first='Trevor' last='Grant']-Quarterback-Bentonville-6'0” 175-Pounds-2025   The Bentonville signal caller came up in a big way for the Tigers against the Fayetteville Bulldogs this week. [player_tooltip player_id='382974' first='Trevor' last='Grant'] was able to pick apart the Fayetteville secondary. Grant threw for 271 yards and 4 touchdowns on Friday. The Bentonville Tigers are starting to get hot at the right time. Bentonville is a team to watch out for as the season winds down.   [player_tooltip player_id='740170' first='Marquez' last='Jackson Jr']-Athlete-Lonoke-5'10” 168-Pounds-2025   The Lonoke prospect has the versatility to play all over the field. [player_tooltip player_id='740170' first='Marquez' last='Jackson Jr']. racked up the yardage on Friday night for Lonoke. Jackson Jr. made the most of his eight carries on Friday night. He racked up 157 yards and 2 touchdowns this week. He continues to put up solid number each time he steps on the field. Jackson Jr. is a player to watch out for this season.   [player_tooltip player_id='382978' first='John' last='Thompson III']-Quarterback-Bentonville West-6'1” 175-Pounds-2026   [player_tooltip player_id='382978' first='John' last='Thompson III'] had a solid performance on Friday night against Springdale Har-Ber. He used his legs as well as his arm to pick apart the opposing defense this week. Thompson III was 15 of 26 for 187 yards and 2 touchdowns. Meanwhile, he tacked on 16 carries for 97 yards and 2 touchdowns. He had a busy night and is a player to watch out for as the season winds down and the playoffs approach.   [player_tooltip player_id='881383' first='Greyson' last='Miller']-Quarterback-Helena-West Helena-5'8” 176-Pounds-2026   [player_tooltip player_id='881383' first='Greyson' last='Miller'] is a signal caller that can pick apart opposing defense quickly when he gets into rhythm. On Friday night, Miller was 15 of 24 for 348 yards and 3 touchdowns on the night. Miller is a quarterback that can fit the football into tight coverages. He has the ability to hurt opposing defenses with his throwing arm or his legs. Miller is a player to keep an eye on as the season starts to wind down.   [player_tooltip player_id='1155131' first='TJ' last='Hodges']-Running Back-Marked Tree-6'1” 190-Pounds-2026   Over the past few years, [player_tooltip player_id='1155131' first='TJ' last='Hodges'] has been one of the most productive running backs in the state of Arkansas. He is a patient running back that allows his blockers to create a rushing lane. Hodges does a nice job of picking out his rushing lanes. On Friday night, he had 26 carries for 250 yards and 2 touchdowns. Hodges has the ability to play at the next level and he is a player to watch out for over the next couple of months.   [player_tooltip player_id='202575' first='Kane' last='Archer']-Quarterback-Greenwood-6'1” 190-Pounds-2026   Another week, and [player_tooltip player_id='202575' first='Kane' last='Archer'] continues to put up impressive numbers each week for the Greenwood Bulldogs. Archer is able to slice up an opposing defense with his throwing arm. Archer had another impressive showing against Lake Hamilton this week. Archer was effective throwing the ball as well as running the ball. He was 18 of 21 for 240 yards and 4 touchdowns. Archer rushed 7 times for 90 yards as well.   [player_tooltip player_id='1516821' first='Mario' last='Brownlee']-Linebacker-Prescott-5'11” 195-Pounds-2027   The Prescott linebacker is a prospect that is all over the field for the Curley Wolves. He has great speed and uses it to his advantage to get into the offensive backfield. Brownlee had a busy night against Parkers Chapel this week. He racked up 9 tackles, 3 tackles for loss, 1 forced fumble, and 1 quarterback hurry. Brownlee continues to be a target to watch out for over the next couple of seasons for Prescott.   [player_tooltip player_id='1194202' first='Korri' last='Graham']-Running Back-DeWitt-5'10” 175-Pounds-2026   DeWitt always has a rushing attack that can take over a football game. He is a running back that can run between the tackles or break the run down the sideline. Graham had 23 carries for 185 yards and 5 touchdowns on Friday night. Meanwhile, on the defensive side of the ball, he had a safety, 1 forced fumble, 6 tackles, and 1 sack. Graham is a player to watch out for on both sides of the ball.   Blair Irvin III-Wide Receiver-Bentonville-6'1” 175-Pounds-2026   Blair Irvin III has a great mix of speed and route running that causes opposing secondaries plenty of problems. On Friday night, he caused plenty of problems in the Fayetteville secondary. Irvin III had 9 receptions for 119 yards and 1 touchdown. Irvin III is a player that can rack up the receiving yards in a short amount of time. He is a player to watch out for as the season winds down.

The high school regular season is starting to wind down across the Natural State. Each weekend, Prep Redzone Arkansas highlights several prospects that lit up Friday night this week. As always, the list of prospects to watch out is an impressive one this week.