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2029 Breakout Candidates for 2025 – 2.0

2029 Breakout Candidates for 2025 – 2.0
Colton Edwards
Colton Edwards August 18, 2025 @ 02:45 PM
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KJ Whitfield
KJ Whitfield 5'8" | 200 lbs | DL/OL | 2029
AR
Brice Mitchell
Brice Mitchell 6'1" | 240 lbs | DL | 2029
AR
Easton Pifer
Easton Pifer 5'11" | 150 lbs | QB | 2029
AR
Carter Criswell
Carter Criswell 5'10" | 230 lbs | DL | 2029
AR
Jordan Johnson
Jordan Johnson 5'8" | 135 lbs | DB/WR | 2029
AR
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>With the 2025 season kicking off soon, we take a look at rising freshmen who could breakout this fall.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1702416"],"_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-68a2b40757d77"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1702417' first='Jordan' last='Johnson'] has been grinding this off-season at both wide receiver and defensive back. A recent film indicates he's been taking and practicing reps at wide receiver. He displays a quick release due to solid acceleration and foot quickness off the snap. Keep an eye on him.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Note - 3.8 GPA</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/Jordan733826961/status/1957276788847182126","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/Jordan733826961/status/1957276788847182126 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"> </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1818721"],"_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-68a2b40757dda"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1818721' first='Easton' last='Pifer'] is a quarterback prospect to watch throughout 2025. He's comfortable in the pocket with poise under pressure. He can thread tight windows with solid velocity and ball placement. Pifer displays solid mechanics and footwork within the pocket. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/eastonpifer10/status/1957135530652537129","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/eastonpifer10/status/1957135530652537129 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1818737"],"_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-68a2b40757e28"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1818737' first='Brice' last='Mitchell'] is going to be a force throughout his high school years. He displays good burst off the snap and instantly gets into the body of the OL with solid hand placement. This allows him to create leverage and shed to make a play or pressure the pocket. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Note - 3.3 GPA</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/BriceBr59783/status/1949250307533533666","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/BriceBr59783/status/1949250307533533666 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1718505"],"_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-68a2b40757e74"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1718505' first='Carter' last='Criswell'] is a defensive lineman to watch this fall. He has quick feet and the ability to shed and make plays at the line of scrimmage. Overall, he plays with a high motor to chase down ball carriers. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Note - Multi-Position Athlete</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/CriswellCa65036/status/1947106093336772615","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/CriswellCa65036/status/1947106093336772615 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1818744"],"_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-68a2b40757ebe"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1818744' first='KJ' last='Whitfield'] is a prospect who has been developing his craft this off-season. He has ways to go but he is on track to be an impact player on either side of the trenches. Whitfield possesses solid lower-body power and strength to pressure the pocket. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Note - Multi-Position Athlete</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/2029Kj/status/1949265327554019548","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/2029Kj/status/1949265327554019548 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->

With the 2025 season kicking off soon, we take a look at rising freshmen who could breakout this fall.

Jordan Johnson

Jordan Johnson

AR
DB/WR
HEIGHT 5'8"
WEIGHT 135
POS DB/WR
CLASS 2029
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Jordan
Johnson DB/WR
Class
2029
Height
5'8"
Weight
135
HS
Drew Central
|
AR
2029 Breakout Candidates for 2025 – 2.0
Jordan Johnson has been grinding this off-season at both wide receiver and defensive back. A recent film indicates...
Written by Colton Edwards
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State: Arkansas
School: Drew Central
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Easton Pifer

Easton Pifer

AR
QB
HEIGHT 5'11"
WEIGHT 150
POS QB
CLASS 2029
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Easton
Pifer QB
Class
2029
Height
5'11"
Weight
150
HS
Cabot
|
AR
2029 Breakout Candidates for 2025 – 2.0
Easton Pifer is a quarterback prospect to watch throughout 2025. He’s comfortable in the pocket with poise under...
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Easton Pifer

State: Arkansas
School: Cabot
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Brice Mitchell

Brice Mitchell

AR
DL
HEIGHT 6'1"
WEIGHT 240
POS DL
CLASS 2029
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Brice
Mitchell DL
Class
2029
Height
6'1"
Weight
240
HS
Pulaski Academy
|
AR
2029 Breakout Candidates for 2025 – 2.0
Brice Mitchell is going to be a force throughout his high school years. He displays good burst off...
Written by Colton Edwards
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Brice Mitchell

State: Arkansas
School: Pulaski Academy
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Carter Criswell

Carter Criswell

AR
DL
HEIGHT 5'10"
WEIGHT 230
POS DL
CLASS 2029
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Carter
Criswell DL
Class
2029
Height
5'10"
Weight
230
HS
Conway
|
AR
2029 Breakout Candidates for 2025 – 2.0
Carter Criswell is a defensive lineman to watch this fall. He has quick feet and the ability to...
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Carter Criswell

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State: Arkansas
School: Conway
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KJ Whitfield

KJ Whitfield

AR
DL/OL
HEIGHT 5'8"
WEIGHT 200
POS DL/OL
CLASS 2029
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KJ
Whitfield DL/OL
Class
2029
Height
5'8"
Weight
200
HS
North Little Rock
|
AR
2029 Breakout Candidates for 2025 – 2.0
KJ Whitfield is a prospect who has been developing his craft this off-season. He has ways to go...
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KJ Whitfield

State: Arkansas
School: North Little Rock
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