Arkansas HSFB 2025 Award Watchlist

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>As we head into week seven and eyes on the playoffs, I want to analyze potential award winners for the 2025 season. My personal awards will include the MVP, top quarterback, running back, and others, along with the biggest riser, top underclassman, top unoffered prospect, and more. Everything is subject to change from now to the end of the 2025 season. These are only a few on our watchlist. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1453930"],"_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-68eb1aedcff0f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1453930' first='Hayden' last='Williford'] has taken major strides from 2024 to 2025. He's led Van Buren to a 4-2 start. Williford is 102/152 (67%), 1,654 yards, 15 touchdowns and six interceptions. The quarterback has become a better <span>decision-maker</span> along with solid ball placement as he continues his rise. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/HayDub3","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/HayDub3 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1703824"],"_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-68eb1aedcffbf"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1703824' first='Lamyron' last='Smith'] experienced a significant rise in 2025. He's been playing with a high motor all season. Smith has racked in 56 tackles (39 solo), nine tackles for loss and one interception. He continues to dominate each week, making him a player to watch.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Note - Multi-Position Athlete</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/6a6yggSmith/status/1963686695066337332","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/6a6yggSmith/status/1963686695066337332 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1206783"],"_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-68eb1aedd004e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1206783' first='Jordan' last='Harris'] has been dominant off the edge this season. He's racked in 33 tackles, 18 tackles for loss, eight sacks and one PBU. Harris is lengthy with solid quickness off the snap and can contain the edge. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Note - Multi-Sport Athlete</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/JordanHarris11_/status/1977098077665378778","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/JordanHarris11_/status/1977098077665378778 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1351436"],"_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-68eb1aedd00d9"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1351436' first='Wally' last='Wolcott'] continues his rise and dominance as well. Since his tenure as the starter for the Rams, the team has been a dominant program. Wolcott has led them to a 5-1 record. Before week six (W6 Stats aren't out), he went 67/111 (60%), 1,228 yards, 12 touchdowns and one interception. Keep an eye on him. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Note - 4.7 40</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/Wallywolcott9","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/Wallywolcott9 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1317669"],"_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-68eb1aedd0163"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1317669' first='Mason' last='Ball'], one of the top athletes in Arkansas has had his name mentioned among a few awards. Through six games at running back, he has 120 carries for 770 yards and 11 touchdowns. Ball also has 27 tackles (21 solo), three tackles for loss, one interception and one PBU. He's highly athletic with a high motor and good work ethic. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Note – 3.5 GPA</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/MasonAball/status/1971031010881175967","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/MasonAball/status/1971031010881175967 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Current Awards to Watch For:</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Top Quarterback</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Top Running Back</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Top Wide Reciever</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Top Tight End</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Top Offensive Lineman</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Top Defensive Lineman</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Top EDGE Rusher</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Top Linebacker</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Top Defensive Back</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Top Kicker</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Top Punter</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Top Underclassman</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Top Unoffered Prospect</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Biggest Riser</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>MVP</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->