Scouting Report: Five Arkansas Defensive Linemen

<p>The talent in the Natural State is growing across the 2026-2028 classes. These athletes possess the skills to compete at the next level, including FBS, FCS, D2, D3, NAIA, or JUCO. Here are five scouting reports:</p>    <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1656535' first='Isaiah' last='Beltran'] is a promising prospect with experience on both sides of the line. He is stout and effective at clogging up interior running lanes. Beltran displays solid hand placement to create leverage off the snap. I expect Beltran to continue his growth throughout 2025. </p>   <p>Note - 3.1 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/D1B3LTRAN/status/1886163249080476132 </div></figure>     <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1553869' first='Aidan' last='Eller'] is an intriguing prospect, particularly for those looking to counter the option or gap running game. He's a stout nose guard who can hold his ground at the LOS and can also play in the 1-3 technique due to his power and quickness off the snap. Eller displays good pad level, lower body strength, and active feet, allowing him to effectively bullrush the interior and create pressure within the pocket. He plays with a high motor as he will chase down ball carriers and quarterbacks all over the field. Add him to your recruiting board.</p>   <p class="text-gray-700">Note – 585 Squat</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/ADog5626 </div></figure>     <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='624809' first='DJ' last='Williams'] is a breakout candidate for the upcoming 2025 season. He explodes off the snap with a solid upfield burst, UOH to shed quickly or drive the OL back into the pocket to create pressure. His good lower body strength and power allow him to bull-rush the interior. Overall, he always plays with a high motor. </p>   <p class="text-gray-700">Note – 3.6 GPA</p>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/DJWilliams2027/status/1905053759039762632 </div></figure>     <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1586103' first='Eli' last='Thornton'] is a strong breakout candidate for the 2025 season. He has the ideal length and size and the potential to add more mass. 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 LOS. His ability to quickly shed blocks is notable. Keep an eye on him throughout this spring and summer.</p>   <p class="text-gray-700">Note – 3.5 GPA</p>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/EliThornton27/status/1911222364198654164 </div></figure>     <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1336006' first='Christopher' last='Buckhanan'] looks to take that next step this spring and summer. He displays solid power and strength. His quickness in shedding blocks off the snap can be attributed to his strength, solid UOH, and pad level. He consistently applies pressure in the pocket, making him someone to watch. </p>   <p class="text-gray-700">Note – Multi Position Athlete</p>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/buck_c2028/status/1831900978549035485 </div></figure>

The talent in the Natural State is growing across the 2026-2028 classes. These athletes possess the skills to compete at the next level, including FBS, FCS, D2, D3, NAIA, or JUCO. Here are five scouting reports: