2026 Rankings Update - Unoffered Juniors

With early signing day behind us and the first cycle of the transfer portal soon closing, most people's attention will shift to the 2026 recruiting class. These junior prospects from Arkansas have the potential to compete at various levels, including FBS, FCS, DII, DIII, NAIA, and JUCO. Here are five athletes worth checking out who have yet to receive offers:    [player_tooltip player_id='1517260' first='Nichael' last='Rucker'] is an athletic offensive lineman who starts at right guard and is also capable of playing the center position. He demonstrates solid initial quickness in his pass sets and effectively uses his hands to control pass rushers with a strong anchor. Rucker can move in space during pulls or outside zone runs. He shows good motor and play strength, consistently attacking until the whistle blows.   Note - 3.7 GPA   X: <a href="https://x.com/rucktotuff">https://x.com/rucktotuff</a>     [player_tooltip player_id='1539865' first='Malachi' last='Momphery'] is a versatile and athletic prospect who excels as both a defensive back and wide receiver. Coaches are likely to take notice of him in 2025.   Defensively, he exhibits solid read-and-react skills, positioning himself effectively to challenge the catch point, resulting in pass breakups (PBUs), interceptions (INTs), or tackles in space. Momphery also demonstrates good fluidity in his backpedal, change of direction, balance, and burst, allowing him to minimize separation from receivers off their breaks by staying inside the hip pocket.   As a wide receiver, he is both a yard-after-catch (YAC) and vertical threat. Momphery can elude defenders in space and is capable of beating them deep. His change of direction, balance, and burst enable him to create separation effectively.   Note – 3.7 GPA   X:<a href="https://x.com/Malach1Momphery">https://x.com/Malach1Momphery</a>     [player_tooltip player_id='1257465' first='Orion' last='Roberts'] is a versatile athlete, playing both defensive back and wide receiver. In 2024, he recorded 32 tackles, 6 pass breakups, and 2 interceptions. Roberts also had 35 receptions for 735 yards and 15 touchdowns. He showcases a good sideline-to-sideline motor, displaying good recovery speed and fluidity when transitioning to stay with his opponent. He is capable of lining up in off-man coverage, playing on the boundary, or taking on a role at the nickel position. Additionally, he demonstrates the ability to tackle effectively in open space, utilizing good technique and physicality.   Note - 4.58 40   X: <a href="https://x.com/Orion_Roberts5">https://x.com/Orion_Roberts5</a>     [player_tooltip player_id='552783' first='Kingston' last='Jackson'] is a force in the trenches. He demonstrates good initial quickness off the snap, coupled with good hand placement and pad level that allow him to create leverage and displace defensive linemen out of running lanes during base and down blocks. Jackson displays solid foot speed and the ability to take the correct angles to reach the edge, opening up space for outside zone runs. In pass protection, he displays good lower body strength, core strength, and timing with his hand placement, along with the balance needed to anchor and control pass rushers.   Note – 3.8 GPA   X: <a href="https://x.com/k1ngst0nj">https://x.com/k1ngst0nj</a>     [player_tooltip player_id='497411' first='Carson' last='Hayter'] is a quick and elusive running back. Hayter displays good burst and acceleration through his running lanes, separating from the first—and second-level defenders. He demonstrates the ability to read the flow of the defensive line. He has good contact balance, leg drive, and lower body strength to withstand contact and break tackles for additional yardage.   Note – 3.6 GPA   X: <a href="https://x.com/Carson_Hayter9">https://x.com/Carson_Hayter9</a>

With early signing day behind us and the first cycle of the transfer portal soon closing, most people's attention will shift to the 2026 recruiting class. These junior prospects from Arkansas have the potential to compete at various levels, including FBS, FCS, DII, DIII, NAIA, and JUCO. Here are five athletes worth checking out who have yet to receive offers: