2027 Rankings Update – Breakout New Additions

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>These prospects have debuted in our newest rankings for the class of 2027 in Arkansas. They truly impressed our staff and made their stamp in 2024 as we delve into our analysis below:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1509016"],"_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-6769dfc12636a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1509016' first='Kambrien' last='Blackmon'] is a rising prospect who poses a significant threat all over the field. He showcases a quick release, attributed to his good burst, acceleration, and footwork. His foot quickness allows him to cover ground rapidly and create separation during his breaks, due to his change of direction, lateral agility, balance, and burst, which provide his quarterback with a window to deliver the ball. Additionally, he is a vertical threat, using his speed to beat his defenders over the top. With very good hand-eye coordination, body control, and strong hands, he can adjust mid-route and successfully catch passes in contested situations, making him a dependable target in the red zone.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Note – 3.2 GPA</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>X: <a href="https://x.com/kamblackmon">https://x.com/kamblackmon</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1586103"],"_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-6769dfc1263c9"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1586103' first='Eli' last='Thornton'] is an underrated prospect who demonstrates solid athletic ability in the interior. He effectively utilizes his power, has a solid upfield burst, and maintains good hand placement. This combination enables him to engage and extend, which helps him generate pressure in the pocket or in the backfield. As a result, he exhibits good play strength and consistently makes plays behind the line of scrimmage.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Note - 4.88 Shuttle</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>X: <a href="https://x.com/EliThornton27">https://x.com/EliThornton27</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1546574"],"_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-6769dfc126411"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Marcus Barnes ranks as the 15th-best running back in the class and rising. He runs with a lower center of gravity, showcasing good contact balance and leg drive that allows him to break tackles consistently. Barnes demonstrates solid post-snap vision, enabling him to read the defensive line and quickly locate running lanes. In open space, he can become elusive and create plays from seemingly nothing. His athletic ability is good, featuring good foot speed, change of direction, and lateral agility.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Note – 3.2 GPA</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">X: <a href="https://x.com/MJ_Barnes1">https://x.com/MJ_Barnes1</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1537369"],"_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-6769dfc126455"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1537369' first='Gage' last='Hood'] is a quarterback prospect to watch for in 2025. Throughout the 2024 season, he demonstrated solid ball placement at all levels of the field and developed into a significant threat on the ground. Hood's awareness and pocket mobility allow him to evade pressure, making him effective in every phase of the game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Note – 4.8 40</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">X:<a href="https://x.com/GageHood2027">https://x.com/GageHood2027</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1530896"],"_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-6769dfc126497"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1530896' first='Quentin' last='Lavalais'] has been officially added to our updated rankings. He is a sideline-to-sideline linebacker known for his physicality at the point of attack. Lavalais aggressively pursues running plays and demonstrates good read-and-react skills, staying square while filling gaps to make tackles at the line of scrimmage or in the backfield. He possesses the foot speed and angles needed to effectively chase down ball carriers. In coverage, Lavalais shows solid lateral agility, change of direction, and burst, allowing him to position himself to make plays on the football.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Note – 3.7 GPA</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>X: <a href="https://x.com/LavalaisQuentin">https://x.com/LavalaisQuentin</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->