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Prospects on the Horizon

Prospects on the Horizon
Colton Edwards
Colton Edwards August 28, 2025 @ 11:36 AM
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Isaac Ballard
Isaac Ballard 6'0" | 175 lbs | K/P | 2027
AR
Brody Bartholomew
Brody Bartholomew 5'10" | 150 lbs | QB | 2029
AR
Tristian Wainwright
Tristian Wainwright 5'11" | 150 lbs | WR/DB | 2029
AR
Walter Tucker Jr.
Walter Tucker Jr. 6'1" | 295 lbs | OL | 2027
AR
Jay Smith
Jay Smith 6'0" | 160 lbs | ATH | 2029
AR
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In this report, we explore prospects across the state that are poised for breakout or extensive recruitment. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1856542"],"_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-68b069bfbce1d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1856542' first='Brody' last='Bartholomew'] is a <span>mobile quarterback who is</span> effective on designed rollouts. He displays solid ball placement at all levels of the field. Bartholomew showcases the ability to reset his feet and deliver under pressure. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Note - Multi-Sport Athlete</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/brodybartho/status/1959370230519529650","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/brodybartho/status/1959370230519529650 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1703480"],"_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-68b069bfbce86"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1703480' first='Tristian' last='Wainwright'] has the <span>potential to be a vertical threat at the high school level. He has solid foot speed and</span> the ability to stretch the field. He could be hard to defend once he develops his route running and route tree. Wainwright is someone to watch throughout 2025. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Note - 3.4 GPA</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/tj_wainwright1/status/1959281662845419715","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/tj_wainwright1/status/1959281662845419715 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1856591"],"_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-68b06d7c112e4"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1856591' first='Isaac' last='Ballard'] is on the horizon and someone to add to the recruiting board. Ballard is a rising kicker who was ranked a four-star kicker and 4.5-star punter by Kohl's. He has smooth mechanics and a strong leg with good accuracy. I expect his recruitment to kickstart over the next year. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Note - 3.8 GPA</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/IsaacBallard08/status/1950943594178908480","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/IsaacBallard08/status/1950943594178908480 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1475556"],"_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-68b06d7c11395"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1475556' first='Jay' last='Smith'] has the potential to be highly recruited throughout his high school career. He's a multi-sport athlete with good athletic ability. Smith displays a quick release off the snap, eating up space quickly due to good foot quickness and acceleration. He gets to the stem quickly and creates separation off breaks due to good COD, balance, and burst. He's smooth, elusive, and will make defenders miss. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Note - 3.8 GPA</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/Jayshowtime8/status/1960460279260860838","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/Jayshowtime8/status/1960460279260860838 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1591578"],"_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-68b06d7c11426"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1591578' first='Walter' last='Tucker Jr.'] will break out in a significant way this fall, and he's only a Junior. He displays good initial quickness off the snap. Tucker showcases a strong anchor due to his good pad level, lower body strength, balance, and UOH to control the POA. He effectively mirrors pass rushers in his pass sets due to his good footwork and solid lateral quickness. Keep an eye on him this season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Note – 3.9 GPA</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/WalterTuckerJr1/status/1934286062324416621","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/WalterTuckerJr1/status/1934286062324416621 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->

In this report, we explore prospects across the state that are poised for breakout or extensive recruitment.

Brody Bartholomew

Brody Bartholomew

HEIGHT 5'10"
WEIGHT 150
POS QB
CLASS 2029
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Brody
Bartholomew QB
Class
2029
Height
5'10"
Weight
150
HS
Prairie Grove
|
AR
Prospects on the Horizon
Brody Bartholomew is a mobile quarterback who is effective on designed rollouts. He displays solid ball placement at...
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Brody Bartholomew

State: Arkansas
School: Prairie Grove
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Tristian Wainwright

Tristian Wainwright

HEIGHT 5'11"
WEIGHT 150
POS WR/DB
CLASS 2029
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Tristian
Wainwright WR/DB
Class
2029
Height
5'11"
Weight
150
HS
Conway school
|
AR
Prospects on the Horizon
Tristian Wainwright has the potential to be a vertical threat at the high school level. He has solid...
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Tristian Wainwright

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State: Arkansas
School: Conway school
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Isaac Ballard

Isaac Ballard

HEIGHT 6'0"
WEIGHT 175
POS K/P
CLASS 2027
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Isaac
Ballard K/P
Class
2027
Height
6'0"
Weight
175
HS
Mountain Home
|
AR
Prospects on the Horizon
Isaac Ballard is on the horizon and someone to add to the recruiting board. Ballard is a rising...
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Isaac Ballard

State: Arkansas
School: Mountain Home
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Jay Smith

Jay Smith

AR
ATH
HEIGHT 6'0"
WEIGHT 160
POS ATH
CLASS 2029
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Jay
Smith ATH
Class
2029
Height
6'0"
Weight
160
HS
Bentonville West
|
AR
Prospects on the Horizon
Jay Smith has the potential to be highly recruited throughout his high school career. He’s a multi-sport athlete...
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State: Arkansas
School: Bentonville West
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Walter Tucker Jr.

Walter Tucker Jr.

AR
OL
HEIGHT 6'1"
WEIGHT 295
POS OL
CLASS 2027
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Walter
Tucker Jr. OL
Class
2027
Height
6'1"
Weight
295
HS
Marion
|
AR
Prospects on the Horizon
Walter Tucker Jr. will break out in a significant way this fall, and he’s only a Junior. He...
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Walter Tucker Jr.

State: Arkansas
School: Marion
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