2025 New Additions to Watch

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Earlier in the week, Prep Redzone Arkansas released the December update of the 2025 player rankings. In this article, we will highlight several new additions to the Prep Redzone Arkansas 2025 prospect rankings. Over the next few weeks, 2026, 2027, and 2028 player rankings will follow.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1421359' first='Aiden' last='Parker']-Athlete-Greenland-5'7” 175-Pounds</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1421359' first='Aiden' last='Parker'] is a versatile prospect who can easily play both sides of the ball. On the offensive side of the ball, Parker does a great job of creating separation from opposing defensive backs. He has the speed to stretch the field vertically for the team that lands him at the next level. Meanwhile, on the defensive side of the ball, Parker has adapted what he has learned from playing offense to cause plenty of trouble for opposing wide receivers in the secondary. <strong></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Marquise Lee-Defensive Back-Pine Bluff-6'1” 150-Pounds</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Pine Bluff always has talented prospects on the defensive side of the ball, and this season was no different. Lee reads the play well and puts himself in a position to make the play on the ball. He does not shy away from contact and has no problem separating the ball from the ball carrier. The Pine Bluff defensive back is a player with the potential to play on Saturdays in the future.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1370464' first='James' last='Townsend']-Wide Receiver-Elkins-5'10” 140-Pounds</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1370464' first='James' last='Townsend'] can play multiple positions on the field. However, he has proven to be a consistent target at the wide receiver position. He has a knack for hauling in the key reception. Townsend creates separation from opposing defensive backs through his quickness and route running. He has the opportunity to close out his high school career by playing in the state championship game this weekend. Townsend is another player at the receiver position who has the ability to play at the next level.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1561721' first='Lathan' last='Compton']-Athlete-Murfreesboro-5'11” 160-Pounds</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1561721' first='Lathan' last='Compton'] can play either side of the football with impressive effectiveness. On the offensive side of the ball, Compton has done an excellent job of picking up yards on the ground. Compton is a patient running back who allows his rushing lanes to develop. He can carry the ball between the tackles or cut the run down the sideline. Meanwhile, on the defensive side of the ball, Compton has seen playing time at the linebacker spot. He gets sideline to sideline quickly and hauls down the ball carrier with ease. He is a player to watch out for at the next level.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1346471' first='Caden' last='Brewer']-Wide Receiver-Lincoln-6'1” 170-Pounds</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Lincoln wide receiver [player_tooltip player_id='1346471' first='Caden' last='Brewer'] uses his crisp routes to his advantage to create separation from opposing defensive backs. He does not mind going across the middle on intermediate routes. However, he does a nice job of using his speed to stretch the field from a vertical perspective. Brewer is a prospect who has the potential to play at the next level. Brewer had a solid 2024 season for the Wolves.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->