June 2026: Ranking Risers

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Prep Redzone Arkansas recently updated the class of 2026 and as always numerous prospects shot up the player rankings. The 2026 class is a talented one in the Natural State. Here are several players to watch out for over the course of the 2025 football season.</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>The Marion linebacker continues to raise his level of play each time he steps on the field. Byrd has had a strong offseason, with several impressive performances on the camp circuit. He does an impressive job of diagnosing the play and putting himself in position to bring down the ball carrier. He has the speed needed to get sideline to sideline. Byrad is a linebacker who can disrupt both the run as well as the passing attack. He is a player to watch out for this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1392948' first='Noah' last='Butler']-Tight End-North Little Rock-6'6” 229-Pounds</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1392948' first='Noah' last='Butler'] is one of the most athletic prospects in the class of 2026. Butler is a matchup problem on the gridiron as well as on the basketball court. Butler has an impact on the passing game and does a great job of hauling in difficult receptions. He is able to high point the football with impressive effectiveness. Butler has the speed and size to be a problem for opposing defenders in the red zone. He is a player to watch out for as summer workouts continue.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1508043' first='Maddox' last='Berry']-Quarterback-Morrilton-6'3” 180-Pounds</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1508043' first='Maddox' last='Berry'] is coming off of a strong 2024 football season with the Devil Dogs. Berry is a quarterback who has a variety of ways of punishing the opposing defense. The Morrilton signal caller reads the defense well and makes good decisions with the football. He has the accuracy to fit the football into some tight windows. Meanwhile, he has the athleticism to escape the pocket and pick up yards on the ground. Berry has the potential to have a strong 2025 season and is a player to watch out for this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1616564' first='Lebron' last='Modacure']-Defensive Line-Hot Springs-6'6” 310-Pounds</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hot Springs does an impressive job of producing talented prospects on both sides of the ball each season. [player_tooltip player_id='1616564' first='Lebron' last='Modacure'] is a force on the defensive side of the ball for the Trojans. He does an excellent job of using his power to disrupt the opposing rushing attack. Meanwhile, he has the size and speed to cause plenty of problems for opposing quarterbacks. Modacure is a defensive lineman with the potential to dominate the defensive side of the ball this season for the Trojans.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1449788' first='Ben' last='Napier']-Quarterback-Elkins-6'1” 185-Pounds</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1449788' first='Ben' last='Napier'] is a signal caller to watch out for this upcoming season with the Elks. Napier has the arm strength to test the opposing defensive secondary. He does a good job of extending the play while keeping his eyes downfield. Meanwhile, he is not afraid to use his legs to pick up yards on the ground. Napier is a prospect to watch out for over the next few months. He has the potential to put up some big numbers for the Elks this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->