AR C/O 2027: Defensive Linemen on the Rise

<p>We will conduct a detailed analysis of each position, and next is the offensive linemen for this class. The Arkansas 2027s will be juniors in the next school year, marking a significant start in recruitment. Here are five prospects to watch closely:</p>    <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='624809' first='DJ' last='Williams'] is rising and continues to become a force in the trenches. He showcases solid quickness off the line of scrimmage (LOS) with solid UOH to shed quickly or drive the OL back into the pocket to create pressure. Williams consistently makes plays at the LOS. His good lower body strength and power allow him to bull rush. Williams plays with a high motor. </p>   <p class="text-gray-700">Note – 3.6 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/DJWilliams2027/status/1868088986398560470 </div></figure>     <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1586103' first='Eli' last='Thornton'] is a prospect to watch throughout 2025. He effectively utilizes his power, solid upfield burst, and maintains good hand placement to create leverage. 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. His ability to quickly shed blocks is notable.</p>   <p class="text-gray-700">Note – 4.88 Shuttle</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/EliThornton27/status/1882929173666357487 </div></figure>     <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1619288' first='Jaydon' last='Williamson'] is a stout 0-3 tech who consistently applies pressure from the interior. He demonstrates solid upfield burst with good hand placement and length, allowing him to create leverage and drive the offensive linemen back or quickly shed them to make a play at the line of scrimmage. A true run-stopper that has intriguing potential. </p>   <p>Note - 3.0 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/Jaydarealone23 </div></figure>     <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1237288' first='Boosie' last='Hardaway'] is athletic for his size and will be difficult to block in his junior and senior seasons. He explodes off the line of scrimmage with good hand placement and hand strength to shed blocks and disrupt plays in the backfield. He is a solid tackler against the run, executing tackles with good pad level and technique. Additionally, he possesses strong lower body power, allowing him to drive offensive linemen back into the pocket and create pressure. Keep an eye on him throughout 2025. </p>   <p class="text-gray-700">Note – 0-3 Tech</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/Boosie2Shiesty </div></figure>     <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1199016' first='Aaden' last='Franklin'] is a stout defensive tackle who disrupts both the running and passing games. He possesses good full-body power and strength, combined with solid athletic ability. Franklin effectively uses his lower-body power, reach, and hand placement to drive back the offensive line and apply pressure in the pocket. His quick footwork, UOH, and ability to explode off the snap allow him to create leverage and shed blocks, enabling him to make plays at the line of scrimmage or in the backfield. He shows dominance against both base and combo blocks.</p>   <p class="text-gray-700">Note – 3.5 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/AadenFranklin/status/1886545382806597771 </div></figure>

We will conduct a detailed analysis of each position, and next is the offensive linemen for this class. The Arkansas 2027s will be juniors in the next school year, marking a significant start in recruitment. Here are five prospects to watch closely: