FBS & FCS College Football Sleeper Prospects

<p>As National Signing Day approaches, the transition to the 2026 senior class will be a priority for recruitment. This report can include 2027s (Upcoming Juniors). We will examine some sleeper prospects who have the potential to play at the Division 1 level, whether they are ready right now or expected to make significant strides in 2025.</p>    <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='401206' first='Nikel' last='Lewis'] is still one of the most underrated running backs in Arkansas. He displays very good athletic ability, including very good foot speed, foot quickness, and contact balance. His change of direction and lateral agility, combined with good burst and acceleration, make him a lethal player at every level. Lewis showcases good post-snap vision, allowing him to locate first-level defenders and identify running lanes quickly. He has the agility to evade early penetration, using his burst to attack openings and escape the first level of defense. His good vision and quick lateral movements aids his ability to recognize cutback lanes. He possesses very good contact balance, enabling him to withstand tackles while maintaining good leg drive and lower body strength to break free and gain additional yardage. Lewis can dominate both gap and zone schemes. </p>   <p class="text-gray-700">Note – 3.5 GPA / 4.43 40</p>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/IManmeeze/status/1856395690219294882 </div></figure>     <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1134117' first='Noah' last='Wendel'] has officially transferred from Valley View HS to Jonesboro HS. As mentioned plenty of times, Wendel displays good upfield burst, foot quickness, and dip off the line of scrimmage, putting himself in a position to make a play in the backfield or at the LOS. Off the snap, he creates leverage by engaging with good hand placement, timing, and lower body strength to either drive back the OL or shed blocks, keeping his eyes in the backfield. He consistently generates pressure vs the run or pass. Demonstrates good bend, lateral agility, awareness, and power off the EDGE. Wendel displays his sideline-to-sideline motor when pursuing backside and chasing down ball carriers. Overall, good athletic ability and physicality at the POA. Coaches, add him to your recruiting board. </p>   <p class="text-gray-700">Note – 4.1 GPA</p>     <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1340834' first='Maddox' last='Welborn'] is one of the top offensive line prospects in the state of Arkansas. He displays good initial quickness off the line of scrimmage along with good footwork. Welborn demonstrates good hand placement and hand strength, using well-timed, powerful punches to disrupt defenders and create space. He can drive defenders back/displace them, opening up opportunities for the running game especially off base blocks. His quickness enables him to execute effective reach and zone blocks, consistently overpowering opponents. In pass protection, he maintains a strong anchor and showcases good lower body strength and core strength to control. He also demonstrates effective hand placement and awareness of potential stunts. Additionally, Welborn exhibits good lateral agility, balance, bend, and footwork when mirroring pass rushers.</p>   <p class="text-gray-700">Note – 4.0 GPA / 28 ACT</p>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/MaddoxWelborn/status/1871354787410727165 </div></figure>     <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1509016' first='Kambrien' last='Blackmon'] is on pace to be the top wide receiver prospects in the state, meaning the coaches do not want to miss out on him. He showcases a quick release due to his good acceleration and footwork. His foot quickness allows him to eat up space and create separation off his breaks, due to his good COD, lateral agility, balance, and burst. 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 or on third down.</p>   <p class="text-gray-700">Note – 3.2 GPA</p>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/kamblackmon/status/1877984207244325015 </div></figure>     <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1415593' first='Bradley' last='Sturdivant'] was dominant and impressive in 2024. He displays good initial quickness off the snap and showcases effective pass protection in all pass sets including vertical, 45 and jump. This is due to his good hand placement, upper and lower body strength, as well as his balance, bend and lateral agility, which allow him to mirror defenders effectively. Sturdivant also demonstrates a strong anchor, due to his good lower body strength, UOH, balance, core strength with the ability to bend and control the opposition. In the run game, he demonstrates good footwork and angles, which enable him to get out in space during pulls and zone runs. On base blocks, he wins at the POA due to good hand placement to create inside leverage, enhanced by good pad level and active feet to displace. </p>   <p class="text-gray-700">Note – 5.3 40</p>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/BradleyStu20314/status/1847713919827399047 </div></figure>

As National Signing Day approaches, the transition to the 2026 senior class will be a priority for recruitment. This report can include 2027s (Upcoming Juniors). We will examine some sleeper prospects who have the potential to play at the Division 1 level, whether they are ready right now or expected to make significant strides in 2025.