February Edition: Never before Covered

Tom Tabler February 18, 2025 @ 03:33 PM

Each month, during the offseason, Prep Redzone Arkansas highlights several prospects who will debut on the next set of prospect rankings. In this article, we have prospects from the 2025 class up to the 2028 to watch out for over the next few months. Here are several players who will debut in the March set of updates in a few weeks.   [player_tooltip player_id='1608101' first='Tylen' last='Whitted']-Defensive Line-Rivercrest-6'2” 330-Pounds-2028   [player_tooltip player_id='1608101' first='Tylen' last='Whitted'] is a versatile lineman who has the ability to see playing time on both sides of the ball. On the defensive side of the ball, he uses his power to get into the offensive backfield. Whitted can stuff the opposing running back in the backfield with ease. He is a player to watch out for over the next few years. He has the potential to earn playing time on Saturdays in the future. Meanwhile, expect for him to continue to develop and open plenty of eyes in the process.   [player_tooltip player_id='1531592' first='Landry' last='Taylor']-Athlete-Elkins-5'9” 160-Pounds-2027   The Elkins Elks are doing a nice job of producing players who can play on both sides of the ball. Taylor has the versatility needed to play multiple positions for the Elks. He is a player who can handle the running back position well. Meanwhile, Taylor has the talent to catch the ball as a receiver and make opposing defenders miss. Taylor is a player who has the potential to do big things for the Elks next season.   [player_tooltip player_id='1537510' first='Ben' last='Barksdale']-Tight End-Centerpoint-6'3” 175-Pounds-2025   The Centerpoint tight end has had a solid career over the past few years. He has proven to be a player who can haul in a much-needed reception at key moments. Meanwhile, he has the ability to help open up rushing lanes for his teammates. Barksdale has seen playing time on both sides of the ball and has shown he is not afraid to deliver a hit on the defensive side of the ball. He is a player who earned a spot on the final ranking update for the class of 2025 in March.   [player_tooltip player_id='1594139' first='Brady' last='Richards']-Wide Receiver-Farmington-6'2” 185-Pounds-2026   [player_tooltip player_id='1594139' first='Brady' last='Richards'] had an impressive camp at the Prep Redzone Arkansas showcase in January. He showcased impressive speed and the ability to haul in just about anything thrown in his direction. Richards uses his speed to his advantage to create separation from opposing defensive backs. The Farmington wide receiver has the potential to cause plenty of headaches for opposing defensive secondaries next season.   [player_tooltip player_id='1349675' first='Kaedon' last='Curtis']-Linebacker-Sylvan Hills-5'11” 200-Pounds-2026   [player_tooltip player_id='1349675' first='Kaedon' last='Curtis'] is a prospect who I expect will have a busy offseason. Curtis does a great job of reading the play and putting himself in a position to make a play on the ball. He has the speed to get sideline-to-sideline. Curtis has an impact in defending both the run as well as the pass. The Sylvan Hills linebacker has the potential to have a big 2025 football season and he is a player to watch out for on the field.

Each month, during the offseason, Prep Redzone Arkansas highlights several prospects who will debut on the next set of prospect rankings. In this article, we have prospects from the 2025 class up to the 2028 to watch out for over the next few months. Here are several players who will debut in the March set of updates in a few weeks.