Arkansas HSFB: Returning Stat Leaders

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>As the 2025 regular season approaches, we take a look at some of the 2024 returning stat leaders by category. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">SACK LEADER:</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["893510"],"_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-68a47dd275e6c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='893510' first='Keagan' last='Sanderson'] led the state of Arkansas in sacks last season, racking up 17 total. He's quick off the snap with good upfield burst. He can stretch and pressure the pocket with his dynamic speed rush. Sanderson is a prospect to add to the recruiting board. </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">INTERCEPTION LEADER:</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["701205"],"_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-68a47dd275eec"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='701205' first='Kaleb' last='Roach'] led the state of Arkansas last season with nine interceptions. He's a true ball-hawk that can cover the entire field. Roach displays good footwork and fluidity in his backpedal, allowing him to transition quickly with good balance.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Note - 3.8 GPA</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/kalebroach2026/status/1956162031439982789","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/kalebroach2026/status/1956162031439982789 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">COMPLETION % &amp; PASSING TD LEADER:</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["202575"],"_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-68a47dd275f55"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='202575' first='Kane' last='Archer'] led the state in completion percentage with 82%, also a national record, leading his team to another state championship title. He also led the state in passing touchdowns with 57. Archer is a UCF commit who, with his talent and skillset, could play in the SEC. He can diagnose and anticipate where the pocket may break down, enabling him to evade pressure. Archer showcases very good ball placement and anticipation at all field levels. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Note – 10 1/8″ Hands</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/KaneArcher9/status/1956463993398219034","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/KaneArcher9/status/1956463993398219034 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">RECEIVING TD LEADER:</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1241685"],"_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-68a47dd275fba"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1241685' first='Champ' last='Davis'] led the state of Arkansas in receiving touchdowns with 21. He has strong hands, good hand-eye coordination, ball tracking, and body control, enabling him to catch the ball from his frame and secure catches in the contest. Davis can also adjust mid-route to snag passes that are behind or too high, high-pointing the football. He's a threat after the catch as well.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Note - 4.3 GPA</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/iamchampdavis/status/1955472371995037795","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/iamchampdavis/status/1955472371995037795 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">YPG LEADER:</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["204462"],"_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-68a47dd276004"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='204462' first='Dax' last='McMellon'] returns after leading the state of Arkansas in yards per game with 330.5. The quarterback is a gunslinger and will thread the needle at any level of the field. McMellon displays good velocity on the football with the pocket awareness to evade pressure. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Note - 4.0 GPA</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/dax_QB15","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/dax_QB15 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->