March Update: 2026 Ranking Risers

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The month of March brings with it plenty of ranking updates from Prep Redzone Arkansas. With each ranking update, we see players move up the rankings, and we will highlight several players who have moved up the rankings this update.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='207186' first='Evan' last='Goodwin']-Offensive Line-Bauxite-6'7” 310-Pounds</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='207186' first='Evan' last='Goodwin'] is one of the most talented, sought-after prospects in the state of Arkansas. He mixes tremendous power with impressive speed and quickness. Goodwin has good hand placement to disrupt the opposing defender's pass rush moves. Meanwhile, he has no problem helping to open up a rushing lane and clear a path for his running backs. Goodwin is a player to watch out for this offseason for the Miners.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1301127' first='Wesley' last='Tapp']-Quarterback-Conway-6'5” 210-Pounds</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1301127' first='Wesley' last='Tapp'] is a prospect to watch out for with the Conway Wampus Cats. Tapp has a strong arm and a quick release. He is not afraid to test the opposing secondary with a deep throw down the field. Tapp does a good job of taking what the opposing secondary gives him. He does not lock in on just one receiver and spreads the ball around to his corps. The Conway quarterback is a player to watch out for over the offseason.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1316501' first='Kevin' last='Young Jr.']-Running Back-Forrest City-5'11” 205-Pounds</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Over the past few months, [player_tooltip player_id='1316501' first='Kevin' last='Young Jr.'] has exploded from a recruiting perspective. He is a patient running back who has the power to break tackles and explode through the rushing lanes. Young Jr. does a good job of allowing his blockers to clear a rushing lane before exploding through the hole. He had a great 2024 season, and he is a running back to watch out for as we start getting closer to the 2025 football season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='213495' first='Blair' last='Ken Irvin III']-Wide Receiver-Bentonville-6'1” 180-Pounds</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 2026 wide receiver class is talented. [player_tooltip player_id='213495' first='Blair' last='Ken Irvin III'] has the ability to take over games at the receiver position. He has tremendous athleticism, which he mixes with his impressive speed to create separation from opposing defensive backs. Irvin III is a nightmare to bring down in the open field. He is a dangerous receiver and can turn a short gain into an explosive one. He is a player to watch out for this upcoming season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1283877' first='Enoch' last='Assan']-Running Back-Greenbrier-5'8” 190-Pounds</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1283877' first='Enoch' last='Assan'] had an excellent 2024 season for Greenbrier. He identifies the rushing lane quickly and explodes through the hole. Assan has the ability to run the ball between the tackles or make a cut and take off down the sideline. Assan is a back to watch out for during the course of the offseason for Greenbrier. He is setting the stage for a strong 2025 football season this fall.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->