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Arkansas HSFB: Returning Stat Leaders

Arkansas HSFB: Returning Stat Leaders
Colton Edwards
Colton Edwards August 19, 2025 @ 02:34 PM
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Champ Davis
Champ Davis 5'11" | 180 lbs | ATH | 2026
AR
Keagan Sanderson
Keagan Sanderson 5'10" | 220 lbs | EDGE | 2026
AR
Kaleb Roach
Kaleb Roach 5'11" | 185 lbs | DB | 2026
AR
Dax McMellon
Dax McMellon 6'4" | 205 lbs | QB | 2026
AR
Kane Archer
Kane Archer 6'1" | 210 lbs | QB | 2026
AR
<!-- 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 -->

As the 2025 regular season approaches, we take a look at some of the 2024 returning stat leaders by category.

Keagan Sanderson

Keagan Sanderson

AR
EDGE
HEIGHT 5'10"
WEIGHT 220
POS EDGE
CLASS 2026
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Keagan
Sanderson EDGE
Class
2026
Height
5'10"
Weight
220
HS
Salem
|
AR
Arkansas HSFB: Returning Stat Leaders
Keagan Sanderson led the state of Arkansas in sacks last season, racking up 17 total. He’s quick off...
Written by Colton Edwards
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Keagan Sanderson

State: Arkansas
School: Salem
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Kaleb Roach

Kaleb Roach

AR
DB
HEIGHT 5'11"
WEIGHT 185
POS DB
CLASS 2026
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Kaleb
Roach DB
Class
2026
Height
5'11"
Weight
185
HS
Magnolia
|
AR
Arkansas HSFB: Returning Stat Leaders
Kaleb Roach led the state of Arkansas last season with nine interceptions. He’s a true ball-hawk that can...
Written by Colton Edwards
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Kaleb Roach

State: Arkansas
School: Magnolia
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Central Florida
Kane Archer

Kane Archer

AR
QB
HEIGHT 6'1"
WEIGHT 210
POS QB
CLASS 2026
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Kane
Archer QB
Class
2026
Height
6'1"
Weight
210
HS
Greenwood
|
AR
Arkansas HSFB: Returning Stat Leaders
Kane Archer led the state in completion percentage with 82%, also a national record, leading his team to...
Written by Colton Edwards
Central Florida
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Kane Archer

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State: Arkansas
School: Greenwood
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Highlights

Champ Davis

Champ Davis

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ATH
HEIGHT 5'11"
WEIGHT 180
POS ATH
CLASS 2026
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Champ
Davis ATH
Class
2026
Height
5'11"
Weight
180
HS
Greenwood
|
AR
Arkansas HSFB: Returning Stat Leaders
Champ Davis led the state of Arkansas in receiving touchdowns with 21. He has strong hands, good hand-eye...
Written by Colton Edwards
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Champ Davis

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State: Arkansas
School: Greenwood
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Dax McMellon

Dax McMellon

AR
QB
HEIGHT 6'4"
WEIGHT 205
POS QB
CLASS 2026
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Dax
McMellon QB
Class
2026
Height
6'4"
Weight
205
HS
Sheridan
|
AR
Arkansas HSFB: Returning Stat Leaders
Dax McMellon returns after leading the state of Arkansas in yards per game with 330.5. The quarterback is...
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Dax McMellon

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State: Arkansas
School: Sheridan
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