Arkansas Future Trench Maulers to Watch

As the playoffs reach their midpoint, I want to highlight some standout young offensive and defensive line prospects from the classes of 2028 and 2029. These players have impressive film and power. Here are five prospects to watch from these emerging classes.    [player_tooltip player_id='1402699' first='Bryce' last='Patton'] is versatile, playing multiple positions on both the offensive and defensive lines. On defense, he demonstrates solid upper body strength, UOH with the ability to shed blockers, allowing him to make plays at the line of scrimmage or in the backfield. Patton has a relentless motor, enabling him to chase down ball carriers from sideline to sideline. Offensively, he exhibits solid initial quickness and maintains proper pad level in both running and passing situations.   Note - Multi Position Athlete   X: <a href="https://x.com/brycep910">https://x.com/brycep910</a>     [player_tooltip player_id='1355451' first='Ja'Den' last='Byrd'] is a promising 2-gap plug at the high school level due to his quickness off the line of scrimmage and his size. He exhibits solid upfield burst with good foot quickness and upper body strength to overpower and extend offensive linemen, applying pressure to the pocket. Byrd consistently makes plays at the line of scrimmage and in the backfield. Watch this young prospect closely; he have the potential to become a future in high school.   Note - 3.6 GPA   X: <a href="https://x.com/jaybyrd234">https://x.com/jaybyrd234</a>     [player_tooltip player_id='1227672' first='Bennett' last='Moseley'] continues to impress our staff at a young age with his versatility. Moseley shows good explosion off the line of scrimmage, using effective footwork, hand placement, and pad level to create leverage and drive offensive linemen back into the backfield. As a result, he can generate pressure on the quarterback or make plays against the run. Additionally, Moseley is a high-motor prospect who plays with relentless effort, consistently chasing down ball carriers from sideline to sideline.   Note – 79″ Wingspan   X: <a href="https://x.com/bennettmoseleyy">https://x.com/bennettmoseleyy</a>     [player_tooltip player_id='1409130' first='Devin' last='Smith'] is a well-balanced offensive lineman who excels in both the running and passing games. He demonstrates good initial quickness in his pass sets, along with good footwork, bend, balance, and lateral agility that allow him to mirror defenders effectively. Additionally, he has a strong anchor due to his lower body strength, core strength, and proper hand placement, which enable him to control opposing players. Smith possesses good base and reach blocking skills, due to his quickness, low pad level, and strong leg drive, which help him to move defenders and create running lanes. His impressive combination of power and quickness will serve him well in the long run.   Note – Multi Position Athlete (OL/DL)   X: <a href="https://x.com/5star_devin">https://x.com/5star_devin</a>     [player_tooltip player_id='1402983' first='Hayden' last='Harshaw'] is an emerging prospect in the class of 2028. He demonstrates solid initial quickness off the snap and uses a strong punch to disrupt defenders. In run blocking, he showcases solid footwork, good hand placement, and active feet, which allow him to drive defensive linemen out of their gaps and create running lanes, reflecting his high motor. He possesses good play strength and consistently plays until the whistle. Additionally, he has a strong anchor in pass protection due to his solid lower body strength, upward hand placement, and balance.   Note – 3.4 GPA   X: <a href="https://x.com/Haydenharshaw1">https://x.com/Haydenharshaw1</a>

As the playoffs reach their midpoint, I want to highlight some standout young offensive and defensive line prospects from the classes of 2028 and 2029. These players have impressive film and power. Here are five prospects to watch from these emerging classes.