ARKANSAS HSFB 2026 RANKINGS UPDATE: New Additions

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>These prospects have debuted in our newest rankings for the class of 2026 in Arkansas. They truly impressed our staff as we delve into our analysis below:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["212235"],"_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-68b879872aa17"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='212235' first='Tay' last='Lockett'], the Arkansas commit transferred from California to Conway this off-season. That alone makes him a prospect to watch throughout the fall. He's a high-IQ safety who can cover the entire field, sideline-to-sideline, with good athletic ability. Lockett displays good read and react ability in the deep thirds, often challenging the catch point over the top. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Note - 2X Max-Preps All-American</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/lockett_tay/status/1961240155551142043","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/lockett_tay/status/1961240155551142043 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1720929"],"_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-68b879872aa7f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1720929' first='Jayden' last='Jones'] is a running back prospect to add to the recruiting board. He's a strong downhill runner with good post-snap vision to read the flow and locate running lanes. Jones has the change of direction, balance, and lateral quickness to evade early penetration and hit cutback lanes. He can also be effective out of the backfield in the receiving game. I expect him to receive multiple offers throughout the fall. </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/JaydenmikeJones/status/1959324851304587628","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/JaydenmikeJones/status/1959324851304587628 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1695837"],"_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-68b879872aad5"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1695837' first='Dayton' last='Waters'] has been a breakout candidate for the 2025 season. In his first ranking, he lands at number 159 overall and 18th at the offensive line position. He possesses elite size and solid overall play strength. Waters demonstrates a strong initial punch in pass protection and effectively executes combo blocks. Overall, he showcases solid initial quickness off the snap. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Note – 5.1 40</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/daytonwat57/status/1949193914751258720","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/daytonwat57/status/1949193914751258720 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1685317"],"_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-68b879872ab27"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1685317' first='Brayden' last='Mccraw'] comes in at number 609 overall and 52 at his position for his first-ever ranking. I expect that to rise throughout the season and in the final 2026 ranking update. McCraw plays both defensive back and quarterback, making his ability to diagnose on the defensive side of the ball more efficient. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Note - 3.7 GPA</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/MccrawBrayden/status/1952410463708299398","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/MccrawBrayden/status/1952410463708299398 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1695611"],"_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-68b879872ab73"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1695611' first='Joshua' last='Vences'] may be small in stature, but he's effective at all phases of the game. He displays good initial quickness off the snap and into his base and down blocks. Vences showcases a strong anchor due to solid pad level, lower body strength, and hand placement to control. Keep an eye on him.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Note - 5.35 40</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/D1JoshVences/status/1949644744281199056","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/D1JoshVences/status/1949644744281199056 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">MORE NEW ADDITIONS TO WATCH:</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>ATH [player_tooltip player_id='980889' first='Dequane' last='Prevo'] (Bentonville)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>EDGE [player_tooltip player_id='1741838' first='Ontarious' last='Odom'] (North Little Rock)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>RB [player_tooltip player_id='1863736' first='Kollin' last='Robinson'] (Bryant)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>LB [player_tooltip player_id='1692453' first='LaDareon' last='Humphrey'] (Pine Bluff)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>WR [player_tooltip player_id='1639468' first='Aidan' last='Ikenberry'] (Rogers)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>DB [player_tooltip player_id='1327684' first='Dayvian' last='Withers'] (North Little Rock)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>LB [player_tooltip player_id='1680259' first='Darrin' last='Weston'] (Little Rock Mills)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>WR [player_tooltip player_id='1673487' first='Bryson' last='Waymire'] (McCrory)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>ATH [player_tooltip player_id='1580483' first='Jadon' last='Sowell'] (Arkansas High)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>LS [player_tooltip player_id='1732512' first='Kasey' last='Pye'] (Arkadelphia)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>WR [player_tooltip player_id='1572862' first='Tylan' last='Owl'] (Gentry)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->