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ARKANSAS 2026 RANKINGS UPDATE: Defensive Line Breakdown

ARKANSAS 2026 RANKINGS UPDATE: Defensive Line Breakdown
Colton Edwards
Colton Edwards June 6, 2025 @ 09:50 AM
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Julien Jones
Julien Jones 5'10" | 250 lbs | DL | 2026
AR
Ja’Mahd Risper
Ja’Mahd Risper 6'4" | 310 lbs | DL | 2026
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Lebron Modacure
Lebron Modacure 6'6" | 310 lbs | DL | 2026
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Will Neumann
Will Neumann 6'4" | 300 lbs | DL/OL | 2026
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Cody Johnson
Cody Johnson 6'5" | 240 lbs | DL | 2026
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Nygel Farsee
Nygel Farsee 6'3" | 305 lbs | DL | 2026
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Danny Beale
Danny Beale 6'4" | 300 lbs | DL | 2026
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Deminio Patterson
Deminio Patterson 6'4" | 340 lbs | DL/OL | 2026
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Emmanuel Hudson
Emmanuel Hudson 5'11" | 275 lbs | DL | 2026
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Kellen Wrona
Kellen Wrona 6'2" | 335 lbs | DL | 2026
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Roderick Williams
Roderick Williams 6'2" | 325 lbs | DL | 2026
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Anthony Kennedy
Anthony Kennedy 6'6" | 280 lbs | DL | 2026
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Malachi McDonald
Malachi McDonald 5'11" | 280 lbs | DL | 2026
AR
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <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 defensive linemen with analysis. Over the next month, I will break down these rankings by position in each class, including other segments. For the defensive linemen, I will provide you with evaluations of some of the top prospects and the players flying under the radar:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/position-ranking-table {"name":"acf/position-ranking-table","data":{"class":"2026","_class":"field_65cfb7374abb9","position":"2406","_position":"field_65cfbfcb19ad6","national_rankings":"0","_national_rankings":"field_660c1d73c0e49","state":"2456","_state":"field_65cfb88a603fe"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6842ffad0b2f6"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1035451"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6842ffad0ccb0"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1035451' first='Emmanuel' last='Hudson'] continues to develop and rise on our board. He's a stout defensive tackle who can plug and create traffic. He displays good full-body strength, power, and an upfield burst off the snap. He also has good UOH as he can quickly transition to his rip move and generate pressure in the backfield. Hudson showcases good pad level and lower body power, enabling him to execute an effective bull rush and create pressure in the pocket. Overall, he showcases a good motor and play strength. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Note – All-State</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/emmanuel_C2026/status/1930219280991162540","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/emmanuel_C2026/status/1930219280991162540 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1560963"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6842ffad0cd0f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1560963' first='Will' last='Neumann'] is a prospect to watch throughout 2025. He possesses the size and quickness to be effective at the next level. He displays a solid upfield burst and maintains good pad level off the snap. Neumann effectively creates leverage through good hand placement and uses his length to extend against offensive linemen, allowing him to quickly read and shed blocks to make plays at the LOS. He demonstrates a powerful bull rush due to his strong lower body, power, and active feet, enabling him to apply pressure in the pocket. Add him to your recruiting board. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Note – 3.9 GPA</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/WIllNeumann3/status/1899246268154515572","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/WIllNeumann3/status/1899246268154515572 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1276136"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6842ffad0cd62"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1276136' first='Nygel' last='Farsee'] has had a busy offseason, working hard and receiving multiple offers from Sacramento State, Central Oklahoma, Yale, Alcorn State, and Southeast Missouri State. He's technique and assignment sound. Farsee displays solid upfield burst and will engage with good hand placement to create leverage, control, read, and shed to make a play in the backfield or at the line of scrimmage. He's physical at the point of attack with solid play strength. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Note - 3.7 GPA</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/FarseeNygel/status/1929233803882471829","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/FarseeNygel/status/1929233803882471829 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1660853"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6842ffad0cdae"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1660853' first='Ja'Mahd' last='Risper'] is a potential breakout candidate in 2025 that I expect to continue to rise up our rankings throughout this season. Risper is a run-mauler who can effectively plug two gaps on the interior. His ideal positions are between the 0 and 3 tech. He displays a solid burst off the line at the snap, using solid pad level, hand placement, and active feet to bull rush the OL into the pocket and generate pressure. His power and capability to create early penetration against the run necessitate consistent double teams. He's a prospect to watch this summer and during his senior season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Note – Multi-Position Athlete</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/JamahdRisper/status/1926684465947906073","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/JamahdRisper/status/1926684465947906073 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1669846"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6842ffad0cdfb"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1669846' first='Julien' last='Jones'] is a stout defensive tackle capable of anchoring against double teams. I expect him to receive more attention during the 2025 season. His good lower body strength, pad level, and hand placement allow him to anchor and hold his ground. Off the snap, he uses his hand placement to gain leverage, which enables him to read and shed blockers, making plays at the line of scrimmage or applying pressure on the quarterback. Keep an eye on him throughout 2025. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Note – 3.2 GPA</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/BigBeastJUJU/status/1919710434963185936","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/BigBeastJUJU/status/1919710434963185936 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">OTHER TOP 100 DEFENSIVE LINEMEN:</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>1. [player_tooltip player_id='413517' first='Anthony' last='Kennedy'] (Little Rock Central)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2. [player_tooltip player_id='1216596' first='Danny' last='Beale'] (Cross County)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>3. [player_tooltip player_id='1206538' first='Deminio' last='Patterson'] (Joe T. Robinson)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>4. [player_tooltip player_id='928532' first='Kellen' last='Wrona'] (Bentonville)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>5. [player_tooltip player_id='261127' first='Malachi' last='McDonald'] (Bryant)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>6. [player_tooltip player_id='1305652' first='Cody' last='Johnson'] (Greenwood)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>7. [player_tooltip player_id='1616564' first='Lebron' last='Modacure'] (Hot Springs)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>9. [player_tooltip player_id='884532' first='Roderick' last='Williams'] (Cross County)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->

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 defensive linemen with analysis. Over the next month, I will break down these rankings by position in each class, including other segments. For the defensive linemen, I will provide you with evaluations of some of the top prospects and the players flying under the radar:

Emmanuel Hudson

Emmanuel Hudson

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DL
HEIGHT 5'11"
WEIGHT 275
POS DL
CLASS 2026
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Pine Bluff
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ARKANSAS 2026 RANKINGS UPDATE: Defensive Line Breakdown
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Will Neumann

Will Neumann

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DL/OL
HEIGHT 6'4"
WEIGHT 300
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CLASS 2026
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Will
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2026
Height
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Weight
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Bentonville
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ARKANSAS 2026 RANKINGS UPDATE: Defensive Line Breakdown
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Nygel Farsee

Nygel Farsee

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DL
HEIGHT 6'3"
WEIGHT 305
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CLASS 2026
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2026
Height
6'3"
Weight
305
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Little Rock Parkview
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ARKANSAS 2026 RANKINGS UPDATE: Defensive Line Breakdown
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School: Little Rock Parkview
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Ja&#8217;Mahd Risper

Ja’Mahd Risper

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DL
HEIGHT 6'4"
WEIGHT 310
POS DL
CLASS 2026
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Ja’Mahd
Risper DL
Class
2026
Height
6'4"
Weight
310
HS
Central
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ARKANSAS 2026 RANKINGS UPDATE: Defensive Line Breakdown
Ja’Mahd Risper is a potential breakout candidate in 2025 that I expect to continue to rise up our...
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Julien Jones

Julien Jones

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HEIGHT 5'10"
WEIGHT 250
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CLASS 2026
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2026
Height
5'10"
Weight
250
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Conway
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