2025 Sophomore All-State Team

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 2025 regular season is complete for the sophomores of the Class of 2028. They are now aiming to make an impact in round one or focus on off-season development. We examine their performance on film to determine who made the most impact. Here are 20 sophomores to watch as they continue to progress in their high school careers. <strong><em>These prospects have been named Sophomore All-State by Prep Redzone Arkansas.</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1662683"],"_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-69161e69f18db"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1662683' first='Jacob' last='Smith'] led Cutter to their best season in the 21st century, going 7-3 and earning their first home playoff game. Smith went 129-227 (57%), 1,946 yards, 18 touchdowns, and seven interceptions. He also had 45 carries for 245 yards and two touchdowns. We've seen Smith multiple times in person, including at our camp in May. He isn't afraid to take shots and attack vertically with toughness under pressure. He possesses solid mechanics, a quick release, good velocity, and arm strength. Smith can effectively layer the ball over second-level coverage against zone defenses. </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/JacobQB8/status/1972062150899216617?s=20","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/JacobQB8/status/1972062150899216617?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2048625"],"_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-69161e69f1981"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2048625' first='John' last='Skolarski'] was one of the biggest breakout prospects in Arkansas. He carried the football 143 times for 1,355 yards and 19 touchdowns. He racked in nine receptions for 125 yards and two touchdowns. He was even dominant defensively, racking up 38 tackles (33 solo), two interceptions, two PBUs, and one tackle for loss. Skolarski is a high motor prospect with solid contact balance at the point of attack. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Note - No Social Media Found</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1745506"],"_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-69161e69f19fd"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1745506' first='Hayden' last='Christenberry'] continues to get better every season. He carried the football 218 times for 1,137 yards and seven touchdowns. Christenberry racked up 16 receptions for 100 yards and one touchdown. He's a true workhorse running back with good contact balance and leg drive at the POA.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Note - 4.0 GPA</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/HaydenChri28309/status/1983011431067824189?s=20","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/HaydenChri28309/status/1983011431067824189?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2048631"],"_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-69161e69f1a61"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2048631' first='Blaine' last='Sears'] showcased his sideline-to-sideline motor on the defensive side of the football. Sears had 102 tackles (42 solo), 11 tackles for loss, four pressures, three sacks, and one interception. He's a young prospect to watch and keep an eye on. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Note - Multi-Position Athlete</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/BlaineSears21","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/BlaineSears21 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1330945"],"_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-69161e69f1adb"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1330945' first='Jaxen' last='Cepeda'] was one of the top Sophomore offensive linemen this season. He's young and will be playing at the next level. Cepeda displays solid initial quickness in his pass sets, quickly getting into the body of rushers with good hand timing. Cepeda is strong at the point of attack, creating running lanes on the edge. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Note - 4.0 GPA</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/JaxenCepeda/status/1971688560270233628?s=20","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/JaxenCepeda/status/1971688560270233628?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">MORE SOPHOMORE ALL-STATE:</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>QB [player_tooltip player_id='1229839' first='Aron' last='Orgil'] (Pulaski Academy)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>QB [player_tooltip player_id='1195596' first='Jacob' last='Miles'] (Searcy)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>QB [player_tooltip player_id='1137824' first='Kingston' last='Burnett'] (Little Rock Mills)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>QB [player_tooltip player_id='1858209' first='Easton' last='Barksdale'] (Sheridan)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>RB [player_tooltip player_id='1449608' first='JJ' last='Johnson'] (Lake Hamilton)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>WR [player_tooltip player_id='256895' first='Chase' last='Hancock'] (Pulaski Academy)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>WR [player_tooltip player_id='1136552' first='Braylyn' last='Brown'] (Joe T. Robinson)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>WR [player_tooltip player_id='1373219' first='Gabriel' last='Jaime'] (Hot Springs)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>OL [player_tooltip player_id='927131' first='Zandan' last='Massey'] (North Little Rock)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>OL [player_tooltip player_id='1396655' first='Zane' last='Hathcock'] (Malvern)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>LB [player_tooltip player_id='1893147' first='Maxton' last='Burns'] (Pulaski Academy)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>DB [player_tooltip player_id='1192124' first='[player_tooltip player_id='1192048' first='Toiree' last='']' last='Enlow-Moore'] (Little Rock Parkview)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>DB [player_tooltip player_id='1206047' first='Aaron' last='Freeman'] (Joe T. Robinson)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>ATH [player_tooltip player_id='1651685' first='Jackson' last='McGlone'] (Cutter Morning Star)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>ATH <a href="https://www.maxpreps.com/ar/little-rock/little-rock-christian-academy-warriors/athletes/blake-haughaboo/football/stats/?careerid=0ov7e87bggatd">[player_tooltip player_id='2048640' first='Blake' last='Haughaboo']</a> (Little Rock Christian)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->