2026 Prospects Ready for Strong Offseason

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The football offseason is in full swing. It is the time of year where players begin to prepare for the upcoming 2025 season as well as hit camps and recruiting visits. In this article, we will highlight several prospects to watch out for this offseason.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1606853' first='Ernest' last='Haynes']-Wide Receiver-Little Rock Mills-5'11” 145-Pounds</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1606853' first='Ernest' last='Haynes'] is a dynamic weapon for the Mills Comets. He has the route-running ability to create separation with the underneath routes. Meanwhile, he has the speed to stretch the field on the vertical routes. He can turn a short gain into an explosive one in the blink of an eye. Haynes is a prospect to watch out for this offseason. He has the potential to open some eyes and, in the process, attract the attention of college scouts.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1392948' first='Noah' last='Butler']-Tight End-North Little Rock-6'8” 220-Pounds</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The North Little Rock tight end is one of the most athletic prospects in the state at the tight end position. [player_tooltip player_id='1392948' first='Noah' last='Butler'] is a matchup nightmare for opposing defenders. He has the ability to snag the football at its highest points with ease. Butler will surprise you with how athletic he is on the field as well as on the court. He is a prospect to watch out for over the course of the season. He has the potential for a big 2025 season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1158066' first='Ryan' last='Beals']-Offensive Line-Maumelle-6'2” 270-Pounds</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1158066' first='Ryan' last='Beals'] is a dynamic player on both sides of the ball for the Hornets. Beals can operate effectively on the offensive line as well as on the defensive line. He is an explosive player who can open rushing lanes on the offensive side of the ball. Meanwhile, on the defensive side of the ball he has the speed needed to close the gaps in the rushing lanes. He has earned a scholarship offer from Wayland Baptist University and is a player to watch out for this offseason.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1474793' first='Peyton' last='Zimmerman']-Athlete-Fort Smith Southside-5'10” 185-Pounds</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1474793' first='Peyton' last='Zimmerman'] is one of the most versatile players in the class of 2026. He does a great job of creating separation and getting open for his quarterback. Zimmerman has the speed to stretch the field vertically, and he is a problematic wide receiver for opposing defensive backs to cover. He has the talent to make opposing defenders miss. Zimmerman is a prospect to watch out for this offseason. He has the potential for a big 2025 football season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1171700' first='Dawson' last='Keaton']-Wide Receiver-Farmington-5'10”</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Farmington has a knack for producing talented wide receivers that can work the underneath routes. Keaton is a route-runner who excels at creating separation through the use of his route-running. He does a great job of catching the football. Meanwhile, he is a wide receiver who can stretch the field vertically. Keaton is a prospect to watch out for this offseason. He has the potential to put up some big numbers next season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->