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ARKANSAS HSFB: Week Three Scouting Report

ARKANSAS HSFB: Week Three Scouting Report
Colton Edwards
Colton Edwards September 16, 2025 @ 01:08 PM
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Maxton Burns
Maxton Burns 6'2" | 200 lbs | LB | 2028
AR
Austin Childers
Austin Childers 6'2" | 215 lbs | DL | 2028
AR
Jace Ponder
Jace Ponder 6'1" | 195 lbs | LB/LS | 2026
AR
Dayvian Withers
Dayvian Withers 5'11" | 170 lbs | DB/ATH | 2026
AR
Tyler Jackson
Tyler Jackson 6'0" | 180 lbs | ATH | 2028
AR
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Week three is here! We continue our weekly scouting reports. We will provide detailed analyses of key players to watch and highlight potential risers or promising prospects that have not received much attention.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1893138"],"_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-68c972a71de02"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1893138' first='Austin' last='Childers'] caught our attention last week, making him a player to watch for week three. He's stout at the point of attack as he can clog up running lanes. Childers is versatile between the interior and off the edge. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Note - 3.6 GPA</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/AustinC2028/status/1967274664302161987","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/AustinC2028/status/1967274664302161987 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":[1660157],"_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-68c972a71de64"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1893140' first='Jace' last='Ponder'] has taken a major leap this fall and is showcasing his talents on Friday nights. He's racked in 27 tackles (13 Solo), four tackles for loss, four pressures, two sacks, and two forced fumbles. Ponder is a sideline-to-sideline, high-motor linebacker to watch. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Note - 3.7 GPA</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/JacePonder07/status/1967295302811238648","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/JacePonder07/status/1967295302811238648 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1893147"],"_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-68c972a71deb1"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1893147' first='Maxton' last='Burns'] is a young linebacker who's getting varsity reps. He plays with a high motor, chasing down ball carriers sideline-to-sideline. Burns can fill gaps at the line of scrimmage. He's also solid in zone coverage. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Note - Multi-Position Athlete</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/maxton_burns/status/1967287432866660677","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/maxton_burns/status/1967287432866660677 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1229949"],"_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-68c972a71def7"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1229949' first='Tyler' last='Jackson'] has displayed his elusiveness this season. He can evade early penetration due to his patience, solid change of direction, lateral quickness, and burst. Jackson continues to develop, making him a player to watch. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Note - 4.57 40</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/2douss/status/1966960603823587563","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/2douss/status/1966960603823587563 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1327684"],"_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-68c97e619c0b8"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1327684' first='Dayvian' last='Withers'] racked in five receptions for 91 yards last week. He displays a quick release with the foot speed to eat up space. Withers showcases the mental processing and awareness to rework his route for a pressured quarterback. Keep an eye on him.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Note - 3.0 GPA</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/dayv1ann/status/1967666608069054482","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/dayv1ann/status/1967666608069054482 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->

Week three is here! We continue our weekly scouting reports. We will provide detailed analyses of key players to watch and highlight potential risers or promising prospects that have not received much attention.

Austin Childers

Austin Childers

AR
DL
HEIGHT 6'2"
WEIGHT 215
POS DL
CLASS 2028
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Austin
Childers DL
Class
2028
Height
6'2"
Weight
215
HS
Pulaski Academy
|
AR
ARKANSAS HSFB: Week Three Scouting Report
Austin Childers caught our attention last week, making him a player to watch for week three. He’s stout...
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Austin Childers

State: Arkansas
School: Pulaski Academy
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Jace Ponder

Jace Ponder

AR
LB/LS
HEIGHT 6'1"
WEIGHT 195
POS LB/LS
CLASS 2026
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Jace
Ponder LB/LS
Class
2026
Height
6'1"
Weight
195
HS
Van Buren
|
AR
ARKANSAS HSFB: Week Three Scouting Report
Jace Ponder has taken a major leap this fall and is showcasing his talents on Friday nights. He’s...
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State: Arkansas
School: Van Buren
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Maxton Burns

Maxton Burns

AR
LB
HEIGHT 6'2"
WEIGHT 200
POS LB
CLASS 2028
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Maxton
Burns LB
Class
2028
Height
6'2"
Weight
200
HS
Pulaski Academy
|
AR
ARKANSAS HSFB: Week Three Scouting Report
Maxton Burns is a young linebacker who’s getting varsity reps. He plays with a high motor, chasing down...
Written by Colton Edwards
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Maxton Burns

State: Arkansas
School: Pulaski Academy
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Tyler Jackson

Tyler Jackson

AR
ATH
HEIGHT 6'0"
WEIGHT 180
POS ATH
CLASS 2028
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Tyler
Jackson ATH
Class
2028
Height
6'0"
Weight
180
HS
Little Rock Southwest
|
AR
ARKANSAS HSFB: Week Three Scouting Report
Tyler Jackson has displayed his elusiveness this season. He can evade early penetration due to his patience, solid...
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Tyler Jackson

State: Arkansas
School: Little Rock Southwest
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Dayvian Withers

Dayvian Withers

AR
DB/ATH
HEIGHT 5'11"
WEIGHT 170
POS DB/ATH
CLASS 2026
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Dayvian
Withers DB/ATH
Class
2026
Height
5'11"
Weight
170
HS
North Little Rock
|
AR
ARKANSAS HSFB: Week Three Scouting Report
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School: North Little Rock
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