ARKANSAS 2026 RANKINGS UPDATE: ATH Breakdown

<p>2026s, you're on the clock, and all eyes are on you. We have officially released a new set of rankings for the class of 2026 in Arkansas. In this article, we will showcase the 2026 athletes with analysis. Over the next month, I will break down these rankings by position in each class, including other segments. For the athletes, I will provide you with evaluations of some of the top prospects and the players flying under the radar:</p>     <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1415596' first='Zadean' last='Wilson'] ranks number 6 at his position, excelling as both an off-ball linebacker and an EDGE rusher due to his explosiveness. Wilson has been racking in the offers, recently from UT Martin, Kennesaw State, Central Arkansas, and more. He effectively engages with blocks, demonstrating quick initial movement off the line of scrimmage, good pad level, hand placement, and burst to shed blocks quickly and make plays either at the LOS or in the backfield. He consistently applies pressure on the quarterback and shows a good sideline-to-sideline motor in pursuit of ball carriers. </p>   <p>Note - 3.8 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/Zayslidn/status/1929280309498908936 </div></figure>     <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1215058' first='Jaireon' last='Jacobs-Ford'] is one of our biggest risers this cycle. He's an athletic wide receiver and defensive back who recently received an offer from Rice in May. He demonstrates a quick release due to his solid foot quickness and acceleration off the line of scrimmage. Ford is a smooth route runner capable of creating separation, whether he's going deep or making sharp cuts, due to his good change of direction, foot speed, and burst. Overall, good ball tracking skills. Defensively, he is a ball hawk with a strong ability to transition smoothly. Be sure to add him to your recruiting board.</p>   <p>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/J_JacobsFord26/status/1925705751420424273 </div></figure>     <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1627684' first='Kameran' last='Thornton-Mead'] is a rising prospect who lands at number 20 at his position. He excels as a linebacker, edge rusher, and running back. I expect his recruitment to jumpstart in the fall. His high motor allows him to chase down ball carriers from sideline to sideline. Mead demonstrates strong recognition skills, allowing him to read and react quickly and efficiently. He pressures the quarterback, fills gaps, and locks down his zone. He's a prospect to watch throughout 2025.</p>   <p class="text-gray-700">Note – 4.5840</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/kamthorntonmead/status/1931422270620123592 </div></figure>     <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1543261' first='Maurice' last='Washington'] is a potential breakout candidate for the upcoming 2025 season, landing at number 31. He plays tight end, wide receiver, and running back. Washington displays a quick release due to his solid acceleration and foot quickness. He possesses good hand-eye coordination, body control, and strong hands, which enable him to adjust mid-route and high-point the football. He demonstrates solid post-snap vision at running back, effectively locating running lanes and displaying good burst through tackles. Overall, he has good contact balance and leg drive, allowing him to consistently break tackles. </p>   <p class="text-gray-700">Note – Multi-Position Athlete</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/MJWashington3/status/1930370114936778819 </div></figure>     <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1655846' first='Camarion' last='Davis'] is a "FREAK" of an athlete who set a new school record in the high jump this offseason. He's another breakout candidate for the upcoming 2025 season. His athleticism also stands out in his roles as a wide receiver and defensive back. He's fluid, quick, and ultimately a vertical threat over the top with solid hands. </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/itscamarion5/status/1929322104706535439 </div></figure>    <h2 class="wp-block-heading">OTHER TOP 100 ATHLETES:</h2>   <p>1. [player_tooltip player_id='1241685' first='Champ' last='Davis'] (Greenwood)</p>   <p>2. [player_tooltip player_id='231812' first='Aamonii' last='Wren'] (Newport)</p>   <p>3. [player_tooltip player_id='824762' first='Brody' last='Jones'] (Fayetteville)</p>   <p>4. [player_tooltip player_id='309401' first='Jacob' last='Henry'] (Maumelle)</p>   <p>5. [player_tooltip player_id='424570' first='Trevion' last='Greer'] (Newport)</p>   <p>7. [player_tooltip player_id='401190' first='Isiah' last='Reese'] (Joe T. Robinson)</p>   <p>9. [player_tooltip player_id='595769' first='Braden' last='Nash'] (Bentonville West)</p>

2026s, you're on the clock, and all eyes are on you. We have officially released a new set of rankings for the class of 2026 in Arkansas. In this article, we will showcase the 2026 athletes with analysis. Over the next month, I will break down these rankings by position in each class, including other segments. For the athletes, I will provide you with evaluations of some of the top prospects and the players flying under the radar: