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3-2A: Teams Breakout Candidate

3-2A: Teams Breakout Candidate
Colton Edwards
Colton Edwards August 15, 2025 @ 10:29 AM
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Rylan Johnson
Rylan Johnson 6'0" | 215 lbs | ATH | 2027
AR
Landon Camp
Landon Camp 6'3" | 270 lbs | OL | 2027
AR
Uriah Gatlin
Uriah Gatlin 6'1" | 180 lbs | RB | 2026
AR
Jayden Sterling
Jayden Sterling 5'11" | 170 lbs | WR | 2027
AR
Ben Ernest
Ben Ernest 6'3" | 160 lbs | WR | 2026
AR
Kooper Caldwell
Kooper Caldwell 6'1" | 180 lbs | QB/ATH | 2027
AR
Dakorey Larry
Dakorey Larry 6'0" | 160 lbs | QB/ATH | 2026
AR
Keithen Dixon
Keithen Dixon 6'0" | 200 lbs | EDGE | 2026
AR
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Arkansas high school football will start in a few weeks. 2A is the final division in Arkansas. This report will cover the potential breakout candidates for each team in 2025.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Junction City:</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1602225"],"_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-689f52516d16b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1602225' first='Dakorey' last='Larry'] is a hard-to-defend prospect. He's a dual-threat quarterback who poses a challenge for defenders on the ground and through the air. Larry can make defenders miss in space and evade post-snap pressure. Larry displays solid ball placement in both short and intermediate field levels. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Note – 3.6 GPA</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/DakoreyL13/status/1936539870664487225","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/DakoreyL13/status/1936539870664487225 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Murfreesboro:</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1809902"],"_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-689f52516d1dd"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1809902' first='Kooper' last='Caldwell'] is expected to break out in a big way in 2025. Caldwell isn't afraid to attack the intermediate-to-deep levels of the field. He displays solid ball placement at all field levels. He can be effective on designed rollouts and deliver the ball with accuracy. Keep an eye on him.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Note - Multi-Sport Athlete</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/CaldwellKoop10/status/1943389812473631142","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/CaldwellKoop10/status/1943389812473631142 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Dierks:</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1809921"],"_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-689f52516d22d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1809921' first='Ben' last='Ernest'] is a lengthy and quick receiver off the snap. He displays solid hand-eye coordination, body control, and strong hands at the catch point. Ernest is capable of being a one-on-one, jump-ball threat. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Note - 3.9 GPA</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/Ben_Ernest_10","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/Ben_Ernest_10 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Mineral Springs:</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["575042"],"_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-689f52516d2bd"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='575042' first='Keithen' last='Dixon'] is an athletic edge who I expect to have a big senior season. He displays solid upfield burst off the snap. He has the balance and bend to dip around the arc and make a play in the backfield. Dixon plays with a high motor and solid play strength. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Note - 4.2 GPA</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/KeithenDixon58/status/1955711583788625993","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/KeithenDixon58/status/1955711583788625993 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Lafayette County:</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1809970"],"_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-689f52516d341"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1809970' first='Jayden' last='Sterling'] may be their most valuable deep threat. With his quickness, he can stretch the field and create separation off breaks due to solid COD, balance, and burst. Sterling is someone to watch throughout 2025.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Note - 3.3 GPA</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/Jay_Sterling22","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/Jay_Sterling22 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Gurdon:</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1809991"],"_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-689f52516d3aa"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1809991' first='Uriah' last='Gatlin'] is a name to remember for the 2026 running backs. He can potentially be one of the biggest breakout players out of the position this season. Gatlin is quick and elusive due to good lateral quickness, solid COD, and burst. He shows solid contact balance and leg drive to break through tackles and can be effective in the receiving game. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Note - 4.5 40</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/UriahGatlin/status/1947134511965257798","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/UriahGatlin/status/1947134511965257798 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Spring Hill:</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1810031"],"_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-689f52516d414"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1810031' first='Landon' last='Camp'] will start at offensive guard this off-season. He took a major step over the summer, and I expect the same result throughout the fall. Camp plays throughout the whistle with a solid motor. He's a potential breakout candidate. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Note - No Social Media Found</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Foreman:</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1810091"],"_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-689f52516d466"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1810091' first='Rylan' last='Johnson'] is a versatile prospect for Foreman. They line him up at running back and will bounce him outside in the slot due to his quickness. He displays solid post-snap vision to read and locate running lanes with solid burst. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Note - No Social Media Found</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->

Arkansas high school football will start in a few weeks. 2A is the final division in Arkansas. This report will cover the potential breakout candidates for each team in 2025.

Dakorey Larry

Dakorey Larry

AR
QB/ATH
HEIGHT 6'0"
WEIGHT 160
POS QB/ATH
CLASS 2026
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Larry QB/ATH
Class
2026
Height
6'0"
Weight
160
HS
Junction City
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AR
3-2A: Teams Breakout Candidate
Dakorey Larry is a hard-to-defend prospect. He’s a dual-threat quarterback who poses a challenge for defenders on the...
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School: Junction City
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Kooper Caldwell

Kooper Caldwell

HEIGHT 6'1"
WEIGHT 180
POS QB/ATH
CLASS 2027
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Kooper
Caldwell QB/ATH
Class
2027
Height
6'1"
Weight
180
HS
Murfreesboro
|
AR
3-2A: Teams Breakout Candidate
Kooper Caldwell is expected to break out in a big way in 2025. Caldwell isn’t afraid to attack...
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School: Murfreesboro
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Ben Ernest

Ben Ernest

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WR
HEIGHT 6'3"
WEIGHT 160
POS WR
CLASS 2026
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Ben
Ernest WR
Class
2026
Height
6'3"
Weight
160
HS
Dierks
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AR
3-2A: Teams Breakout Candidate
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State: Arkansas
School: Dierks
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Keithen Dixon

Keithen Dixon

AR
EDGE
HEIGHT 6'0"
WEIGHT 200
POS EDGE
CLASS 2026
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Keithen
Dixon EDGE
Class
2026
Height
6'0"
Weight
200
HS
Mineral Springs
|
AR
3-2A: Teams Breakout Candidate
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School: Mineral Springs
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Jayden Sterling

Jayden Sterling

HEIGHT 5'11"
WEIGHT 170
POS WR
CLASS 2027
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Jayden
Sterling WR
Class
2027
Height
5'11"
Weight
170
HS
Lafayette County
|
AR
3-2A: Teams Breakout Candidate
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State: Arkansas
School: Lafayette County
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Uriah Gatlin

Uriah Gatlin

AR
RB
HEIGHT 6'1"
WEIGHT 180
POS RB
CLASS 2026
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Uriah
Gatlin RB
Class
2026
Height
6'1"
Weight
180
HS
Gurdon
|
AR
3-2A: Teams Breakout Candidate
Uriah Gatlin is a name to remember for the 2026 running backs. He can potentially be one of...
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School: Gurdon
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Landon Camp

Landon Camp

HEIGHT 6'3"
WEIGHT 270
POS OL
CLASS 2027
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Landon
Camp OL
Class
2027
Height
6'3"
Weight
270
HS
Spring Hill
|
AR
3-2A: Teams Breakout Candidate
Landon Camp will start at offensive guard this off-season. He took a major step over the summer, and...
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State: Arkansas
School: Spring Hill
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Rylan Johnson

Rylan Johnson

HEIGHT 6'0"
WEIGHT 215
POS ATH
CLASS 2027
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Rylan
Johnson ATH
Class
2027
Height
6'0"
Weight
215
HS
Foreman
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AR
3-2A: Teams Breakout Candidate
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