Players to Watch at Arkansas Junior Day 1-11-25

We have reached the point in the year when camps and recruiting visits will dominate football news until late July. Over the next few weeks, the Arkansas Razorback will play host to prospects from the junior class. In this article, we will highlight several players to keep an eye on as the camp season heats up.   [player_tooltip player_id='401196' first='Kamauri' last='Austin']-Wide Receiver-Bryant-6'4” 185-Pounds-2026   The Bryant wide receiver is a dynamic playmaker who can turn a short gain into an explosive one in the blink of an eye. Austin is a player who uses his combination of speed and route running to create separation from opposing defensive backs. He is a dangerous player in the red zone who must be accounted for on the field. The offseason has the potential to be a big one for the talented Bryant wide receiver. He is a player to keep track of coming out of the Razorbacks Junior Days over the next few weeks.   [player_tooltip player_id='1152703' first='Braylon' last='Stigger']-Defensive Back-Pine Bluff-6'1” 175-Pounds-2026   [player_tooltip player_id='1152703' first='Braylon' last='Stigger'] is a versatile defensive back who can play multiple positions in the secondary. He has the speed and range to defend against the pass. Meanwhile, he is a safety who does not mind moving up and stuffing the rushing lane. Stigger will separate the ball from the ball carrier with impressive consistency. Stigger will be making the trip to Fayetteville for the first junior day of the year that the University of Arkansas is putting on this weekend. He is a player to watch out for over the next few months.   [player_tooltip player_id='1283877' first='Enoch' last='Assan']-Running Back-Greenbrier-5'7” 185-Pounds-2026   [player_tooltip player_id='1283877' first='Enoch' last='Assan'] excels at making opposing defenders miss tackles. He is a patient running back who allows his blockers to create rushing lanes. Assan has the speed to get to the second level with impressive quickness. He is a running back who can be used effectively in the passing game. During the 2024 season, Assan accounted for 22 touchdowns and 2,100 all-purpose yards. He is a player to keep track of during junior days this offseason.   [player_tooltip player_id='731120' first='Jackson' last='Elam']-Kicker-Batesville-6'0” 170-Pounds-2026   [player_tooltip player_id='731120' first='Jackson' last='Elam'] is off to a busy start to the offseason. Elam has already hit multiple camps this offseason. He continues to put in the work and hone his craft with kicking field goals as well as punting. Elam has moved up the national rankings in terms of punting as well as kicking. Kohl's Kicking has Elam ranked as the 12th ranked punter and the 42nd ranked kicker. He will be visiting Arkansas for junior days this upcoming weekend.   [player_tooltip player_id='401190' first='Isiah' last='Reese']-Linebacker-Joe T. Robinson-6'0” 200-Pounds-2026   The linebacker position in the class of 2026 is loaded with talented prospects. [player_tooltip player_id='401190' first='Isiah' last='Reese'] fits that description perfectly. Reese has great speed and uses it well to shed blocks. He gets into the opposing offensive backfield quickly. Last season, Reese racked up 103 tackles and picked off two passes. He is a player at the linebacker who just has a nose for the football. Reese will travel up I-49 this week to take part in junior days with the Arkansas Razorbacks.   [player_tooltip player_id='910087' first='Kevin' last='Pope']-Linebacker-Pine Bluff-6'2” 230-Pounds-2026   [player_tooltip player_id='910087' first='Kevin' last='Pope'] earned all-conference honors this season for the Pine Bluff Zebras. He does an excellent job of reading the play and getting to the ball carrier. Pope has the quickness to get sideline to sideline. He does a great job of getting into the offensive backfield. Pope pressures the quarterback well and forces the opposing quarterback to get rid of the football. He will be in Fayetteville over the weekend and is a player to watch throughout the 2025 season.   [player_tooltip player_id='1451011' first='Buddah' last='Harris']-Wide Receiver-Rivercrest-6'4” 180-Pounds-2026   [player_tooltip player_id='1451011' first='Buddah' last='Harris'] had a breakout season for Rivercrest in 2024. Harris is an athletic prospect that does a great job of snagging the football at its highest level. He has a knack for hauling in the tough reception. The Rivercrest wide receiver had 51 receptions for 1020 yards and 13 touchdowns. He is a prospect who has the potential to have a big senior season in 2025. Harris is a player to watch out for in camps during the offseason.   [player_tooltip player_id='1033379' first='Zimran' last='Phelix']-Linebacker-Marion-6'2” 200-Pounds-2026   [player_tooltip player_id='1033379' first='Zimran' last='Phelix'] is one of the most versatile prospects in the class of 2026. Phelix has the ability to play a number of positions for Marion. He has tremendous speed and gets to the ball carrier in the blink of an eye. Phelix does a great job of dropping back into pass coverage. He separates the ball from the ball carrier. Phelix will be in Fayetteville over the weekend, taking part in junior days at the University of Arkansas.

We have reached the point in the year when camps and recruiting visits will dominate football news until late July. Over the next few weeks, the Arkansas Razorback will play host to prospects from the junior class. In this article, we will highlight several players to keep an eye on as the camp season heats up.