2026 Prospects Ready for Spring Football

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The class of 2026 has one more spring football session ahead of them over the next few weeks. In this article, we will highlight several players to watch out for during spring practices. The class of 2026 is one of the most talented classes the state of Arkansas has seen in quite some time.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1247771' first='Akin' last='Johnson']-Wide Receiver-Farmington-6'2” 165-Pounds</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Farmington wide receiver has a knack for hauling in receptions that can help extend drives. Johnson uses his crisp route running ability to create separation and get open for his quarterback. He is a threat to score in the redzone and can be difficult for opposing defensive backs to bring down in the open field. Johnson is a player to watch out for during spring practices over the next few weeks.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='702192' first='Christopher' last='Byrd']-Linebacker-Marion-6'0” 210-Pounds</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='702192' first='Christopher' last='Byrd'] has tore it up in camps over the past few months and has hit the offseason with impressive intensity. He uses his mix of speed and power to defeat blocks. Byrd gets into the offensive backfield with impressive consistency. He has the speed to get sideline to sideline and is a player to watch out for during the spring for the Patriots.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1305652' first='Cody' last='Johnson']-Defensive Line-Greenwood-6'5” 240-Pounds</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Over the past two years, [player_tooltip player_id='1305652' first='Cody' last='Johnson'] is a prospect who continues to open plenty of eyes He has the power to drive opposing offensive linemen into the offensive backfield. Johnson can play multiple positions along the defensive front. He does a great job of getting to the ball carrier and he puts pressure on the opposing quarterback. Johnson is a player to watch out for during the spring. He has the potential for a big 2025 season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1616561' first='Lawson' last='Webb']-Linebacker-Lavaca-6'0” 190-Pounds</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Lavaca linebacker does a great job of reading the play. Webb puts himself in position to bring the ball carrier down. He has great speed and uses it to drop back into pass coverage. Webb uses the speed to get sideline to sideline in pursuit of the ball carrier. The Lavaca linebacker is a prospect to watch out for this spring. Webb is a player to watch out for over the spring.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1599637' first='Matthew' last='Goldsberry']-Athlete-Forrest City-6'0” 150-Pounds</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1599637' first='Matthew' last='Goldsberry'] is a versatile weapon on both sides of the ball for the Forrest City Mustangs. On the defensive side of the ball, Goldsberry has no problem disrupting the passing game. He reads the quarterback and opposing wide receiver extremely well. Meanwhile, on the offensive side of the ball, Goldsberry does a great job of creating separation from opposing defensive backs using his route running and quickness. Goldsberry is a player to watch this spring.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->