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PLAYOFF SHOWDOWN: Opening Round Prospects to Key

PLAYOFF SHOWDOWN: Opening Round Prospects to Key
Colton Edwards
Colton Edwards November 14, 2025 @ 11:14 AM
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Ashton Aaron Humphries
Ashton Aaron Humphries 5'9" | 160 lbs | RB/LB | 2027
AR
Jack Sexton
Jack Sexton 6'3" | QB | 2027
AR
Bryce Gittens
Bryce Gittens 5'8" | 160 lbs | WR | 2027
AR
Mitchell Polk
Mitchell Polk 6'2" | 190 lbs | QB | 2026
AR
Jackson Denton
Jackson Denton 5'11" | 160 lbs | QB | 2027
AR
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Tonight is opening night for the Arkansas High School Football playoffs. With multiple talented prospects across the state, here are five to watch and key in your notes. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1683649"],"_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-69169bf79e1d1"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1683649' first='Jack' last='Sexton'] and Barton have the opportunity to pull off the upset against Charleston. He's tough and a competitor. Sexton displays poise in the pocket, delivering under pressure. He can reset his feet when forced outside the pocket and throw efficiently on the run. That mobility will be key.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Note - 3.8 GPA</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/Jack_Sexton_15/status/1982243734759542825?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/Jack_Sexton_15/status/1982243734759542825?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1940608"],"_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-69169bf79e256"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1940608' first='Ashton' last='Aaron Humphries'] has been a key prospect for McGehee this season. He's dominated on both sides of the football with a high motor. Humphries has carried the football 68 times for 565 yards and three touchdowns. He's also racked up 62 tackles, five tackles for loss, and two PBUs. Keep an eye on him. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Note - 4.43 40</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/HumpDawg12/status/1988788116858282448?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/HumpDawg12/status/1988788116858282448?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["866986"],"_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-69169bf79e2c2"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='866986' first='Mitchell' last='Polk'] has been impressive this season. He's experienced, and it will be key against Hackett. Polk is a solid decision-maker post-snap and can dissect defenses. He showcases good pocket mobility and awareness, allowing him to evade pressure and throw while on the run.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Note - 4.56 40</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/MitchellPolk/status/1985075472183767243?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/MitchellPolk/status/1985075472183767243?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["227898"],"_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-69169bf79e31e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='227898' first='Jackson' last='Denton'] and Warren are exceptionally young and loaded with talent. They face the Gentry in one of the more intriguing matchups tonight. Denton displays solid footwork within the pocket, stepping into his throws with solid torque through the hips, generating good velocity to thread the needle. He's one of the top quarterbacks this season in passing yards. </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/JacksonDenton10/status/1970895838231552394?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/JacksonDenton10/status/1970895838231552394?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1158057"],"_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-69169bf79e374"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1158057' first='Bryce' last='Gittens'] and Pulaski Academy have had an unexpected, up-and-down season, but are another young team that's loaded with talent. Gittens is elusive and quick in space. He's a smooth route runner with the ability to create separation off breaks. He attacks the boundary effectively and can adjust mid-route. Add him to your recruiting board. </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/Bryce_Gittens/status/1984033449624400047?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/Bryce_Gittens/status/1984033449624400047?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->

Tonight is opening night for the Arkansas High School Football playoffs. With multiple talented prospects across the state, here are five to watch and key in your notes.

Jack Sexton

Jack Sexton

AR
QB
HEIGHT 6'3"
POS QB
CLASS 2027
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Jack
Sexton QB
Class
2027
Height
6'3"
HS
Barton
|
AR
PLAYOFF SHOWDOWN: Opening Round Prospects to Key
Jack Sexton and Barton have the opportunity to pull off the upset against Charleston. He’s tough and a...
Written by Colton Edwards
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Jack Sexton

State: Arkansas
School: Barton
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Ashton Aaron Humphries

Ashton Aaron Humphries

AR
RB/LB
HEIGHT 5'9"
WEIGHT 160
POS RB/LB
CLASS 2027
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Ashton
Aaron Humphries RB/LB
Class
2027
Height
5'9"
Weight
160
HS
McGehee
|
AR
PLAYOFF SHOWDOWN: Opening Round Prospects to Key
Ashton Aaron Humphries has been a key prospect for McGehee this season. He’s dominated on both sides of...
Written by Colton Edwards
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Ashton Aaron Humphries

State: Arkansas
School: McGehee
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Mitchell Polk

Mitchell Polk

AR
QB
HEIGHT 6'2"
WEIGHT 190
POS QB
CLASS 2026
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Mitchell
Polk QB
Class
2026
Height
6'2"
Weight
190
HS
Smackover
|
AR
PLAYOFF SHOWDOWN: Opening Round Prospects to Key
Mitchell Polk has been impressive this season. He’s experienced, and it will be key against Hackett. Polk is...
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State: Arkansas
School: Smackover
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Jackson Denton

Jackson Denton

AR
QB
HEIGHT 5'11"
WEIGHT 160
POS QB
CLASS 2027
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Jackson
Denton QB
Class
2027
Height
5'11"
Weight
160
HS
Warren
|
AR
PLAYOFF SHOWDOWN: Opening Round Prospects to Key
Jackson Denton and Warren are exceptionally young and loaded with talent. They face the Gentry in one of...
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State: Arkansas
School: Warren
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Bryce Gittens

Bryce Gittens

AR
WR
HEIGHT 5'8"
WEIGHT 160
POS WR
CLASS 2027
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Bryce
Gittens WR
Class
2027
Height
5'8"
Weight
160
HS
Pulaski Academy
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AR
PLAYOFF SHOWDOWN: Opening Round Prospects to Key
Bryce Gittens and Pulaski Academy have had an unexpected, up-and-down season, but are another young team that’s loaded...
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School: Pulaski Academy
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