Arkansas Mid-Season Player of the Year Watchlist:

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We have reached the midpoint of the regular season! Five weeks are now in the books (Weeks 0-4). With the halfway mark here, it's time to assess how the race for the Prep Redzone AR Player of the Year is shaping up. Our award winners will be announced at the beginning of December. While a lot can change between now and the end of the playoffs, here are 8 standout candidates who could contend for the top award.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1351445"],"_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-68de8c929b3eb"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1351445' first='Jack' last='Palmer'] leads the state in completion rate (73%) and one of the few with zero interceptions on the year. Palmer has been calm and collective, showcasing poise and solid decision-making post-snap. He has helped lead his team to 4-0 with wins over Warren, Russellville, Van Buren and Morrilton.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/Jack_Palmer9","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/Jack_Palmer9 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["401206"],"_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-68de8c929b4a0"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='401206' first='Nikel' last='Lewis'] leads in every critical category for running backs. Rushing yards and touchdowns. He's been elusive and showcases good post-snap vision. Lewis and Hamburg are 3-1 in 2025 and look to move to 4-1 against Central this week.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/NLewis5_/status/1969591694330118444","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/NLewis5_/status/1969591694330118444 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1649913"],"_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-68de8c929b569"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1649913' first='Christian' last='Jackson'] was one of our breakout candidates for the 2025 season and he has done that. He's third in receiving yards and has multiple kickoff returns for touchdowns. Jackson is fluid and has become a vertical threat outwide. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/iiam_cjj/status/1962950667825254436","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/iiam_cjj/status/1962950667825254436 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">MORE ON THE WATCHLIST:</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>QB [player_tooltip player_id='1253196' first='Sedrick-Bishop' last='Allen'] - Hot Springs (Leader in Passing Touchdowns)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>QB [player_tooltip player_id='202575' first='Kane' last='Archer'] - Greenwood (Championship Contender &amp; 3rd in Completion %)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>QB [player_tooltip player_id='1137824' first='Kingston' last='Burnett'] - Little Rock Mills (2nd in Passing Touchdowns &amp; T-5th in Completion %)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>RB [player_tooltip player_id='1283877' first='Enoch' last='Assan'] - Greenbrier (2nd in Rushing Yards &amp; TDs)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>WR [player_tooltip player_id='1283002' first='Austin' last='Riggs'] - Van Buren (Leader in Receiving Yards &amp; TDs)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->