Arkansas High School Football Spring Watchlist: 2026 RBs

<p>Off-season training and weight room activities are active. Spring football and college camps are approaching. This report evaluates their 2024 season and current off-season development, highlighting ten running backs from the class of 2026 to watch this spring.</p>    <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1283877' first='Enoch' last='Assan'] is expected to have a significant rise during our spring update. His game is impressive as he demonstrates very good post-snap vision, which allows him to read the defensive front and quickly identify running lanes. Assan has the lateral quickness needed to make plays when faced with early penetration, along with good change of direction and burst. When he plants off his back foot, he explodes through the hole, showcasing his remarkable acceleration and burst. Additionally, he possesses multi-cut ability, contact balance, and leg drive, enabling him to break tackles and easily evade second-level defenders.</p>   <p class="text-gray-700">Note – 4.0 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/EnochAssan7/status/1857913618244972827 </div></figure>     <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1142032' first='Rico' last='Ward'] has had an impressive off-season so far, starting by winning our Offensive MVP award at the showcase in January. He demonstrates a quick first step, good foot quickness, and acceleration, which allow him to attack running lanes and separate from the first level of defense. He possesses good lateral agility and balance, enabling him to evade early penetration and evade defenders in space, becoming elusive. Additionally, he is effective in the receiving game, consistently catching check-down passes and immediately getting upfield.</p>   <p>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/Ricoward15/status/1858913732807520746 </div></figure>     <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='497411' first='Carson' last='Hayter'] is a prospect to add to your recruiting board. He displays good burst and acceleration through his running lanes, separating from the first—and second-level defenders. He also has good post-snap vision to aid decision-making and read the flow of the defense. Hayter has good contact balance, leg drive, and lower body strength to withstand contact and break tackles for additional yardage.</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/Carson_Hayter9/status/1861454902897058005 </div></figure>     <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1565413' first='James' last='Pratt'] has a big senior season that is upcoming, making him a player to watch. He displays solid post-snap vision, footwork, and the burst necessary to exploit gaps within the interior. With a low center of gravity and good contact balance, Pratt can effectively break tackles at any level of the field and can become elusive in space. Moreover, he can potentially be a significant threat in the receiving game. His dual-threat potential is intriguing for a prospect. </p>   <p class="text-gray-700">Note – 4.1 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/JamesPratt2026/status/1859273434393350218 </div></figure>     <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='401206' first='Nikel' last='Lewis'] is among the top running back prospects in Arkansas. He is a player worth adding to your recruiting board soon. His athleticism and versatility are evident throughout his game film. He displays very good athletic ability, including his 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 quickly locate first-level defenders and identify running lanes. He has the lateral quickness to evade early penetration, using his burst to attack openings and escape the first level of defense. His good vision and quick lateral movements aid 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/NLewis5_/status/1856395690219294882 </div></figure>     <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1194202' first='Korri' last='Graham'] is another underrated running back prospect in Arkansas. He displays good post-snap vision with the patience to follow his blockers and quickly identify running lanes. His burst and acceleration allow him to transition effectively from the first level of defense to the second. Graham is elusive in space, showcasing a good change of direction, lateral agility, and foot speed. He consistently shows good contact balance, lower body strength, and leg drive, enabling him to withstand contact and break tackles. Keep an eye on him throughout 2025.</p>   <p>Note - All-State</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/GrahamKorri/status/1854208875299234068 </div></figure>     <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1157296' first='Titus' last='Cramer'] is expected to see a significant rise in our rankings this spring. He is a true gap running back with very good patience to follow lead blockers and allow running lanes to develop. He displays solid post-snap vision to identify running lanes and the flow. He exhibits good footwork with a solid burst off his plant foot to attack through gaps. Cramer runs through contact effectively, showcasing good contact balance, leg drive, and lower body power. Add him to your board. </p>   <p class="text-gray-700">Note – 4.49 40</p>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/TitusCramer/status/1858731734625309103 </div></figure>     <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1346246' first='Xavier' last='Harrell'] has the potential to be a reliable workhorse in a run-first offensive scheme at the next level. His physicality at the point of attack is impressive, demonstrating good leg drive, contact balance, and acceleration. His upper and lower body strength enables him to break tackles consistently as well. He displays good food speed, athletic ability, and post-snap vision, enabling him to quickly assess first-level defenders and identify running lanes. He exhibits a solid burst that helps him separate from defenders and advance into the second level after making his initial cut. With his ability to quickly locate cutback lanes, good change of direction, and vision, he effectively gets upfield consistently.</p>   <p class="text-gray-700">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/DaBoyZay13/status/1885931607954980954 </div></figure>     <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1295600' first='Robert' last='Blevins'] has the potential to have a big breakout senior season this upcoming year, making him a player to watch this spring. Blevins displays solid post-snap vision and burst to locate running lanes and exploit openings. He possesses solid change of direction, lateral agility, and acceleration, making him elusive in space and allowing him to quickly hit the hole and gain yardage.</p>   <p>Note - 4.0 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/_RobBlevins3/status/1884407872265527790 </div></figure>     <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1514709' first='Dak' last='Crosby'] is a player to watch this spring and throughout 2025, as he has the opportunity to step up after two P4 running back prospects graduate from Parkview. He displays solid post-snap vision to quickly read first-level defenders and locate the running lane. Crosby showcases good burst and acceleration when attacking through a gap and separating from the first and second levels. He uses good contact balance and leg drive to break through arm tackles and create extra yardage. Crosby has the potential to be a threat out of the receiving game as well. </p>   <p>Note - 4.7 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/Dakcrosby22/status/1886501454451724306 </div></figure>

Off-season training and weight room activities are active. Spring football and college camps are approaching. This report evaluates their 2024 season and current off-season development, highlighting ten running backs from the class of 2026 to watch this spring.