NEW: Arkansas High School Football Top 25 Prospects

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This is Colton Edwards' Top 25, updated prospects ranking in classes 2027-2029 in Arkansas. As the offseason is in full swing, we look at the top prospects currently in the Natural State. (As always, players develop, grow, and change positions as that can or will adjust the rankings in the future).</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">#1</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1532731"],"_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-6992953ec4df8"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1532731' first='Trey' last='Stewart'] holds multiple P4 offers across the country. He displays good post-snap vision, allowing him to quickly and effectively identify running lanes. His COD and lateral quickness enable him to evade early penetration from defenders and make defenders miss in space. He can outrun second-level defenders to reach the sideline and burst upfield.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/TreyStewart2027/status/2021398806248706290?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/TreyStewart2027/status/2021398806248706290?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">#2</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1509016"],"_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-6992953ec4ea1"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1509016' first='Kambrien' last='Blackmon'] is highly underrated across the country. He displays good foot quickness, allowing him to eat up space quickly and create separation off his breaks. Blackmon showcases very good hand-eye coordination, body control, and strong hands. He can adjust mid-route and successfully catch passes in contested situations, making him a dependable target in the red zone or on third down. Add him to your recruiting board. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/kamblackmon/status/2000289153095983158?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/kamblackmon/status/2000289153095983158?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">#3</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1195565"],"_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-6992953ec4f24"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1195565' first='Isaiah' last='Stephens'] adds to a talented running back core in Arkansas. He demonstrates good post-snap vision, allowing him to read first- and second-level defenders effectively. His ability to identify run lanes on zone runs, combined with his mental processing and patience, helps him follow his lead blocker on inside gap runs. He poses a significant threat in the receiving game, showcasing the ability to outmaneuver linebackers with his fluid route running.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/zay_quicksand/status/1987544335831720233?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/zay_quicksand/status/1987544335831720233?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">#4</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1415593"],"_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-6992953ec4fa2"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1415593' first='Bradley' last='Sturdivant'] is currently the only committed prospect out of the top 2025. He displays good initial quickness off the snap and showcases effective pass protection in all pass sets, including vertical, 45, and jump. This is due to his good hand placement, upper- and lower-body strength, and balance, bend, and lateral agility, which allow him to mirror defenders effectively. Sturdivant also demonstrates a strong anchor, thanks to his good lower-body strength, UOH, balance, and core strength, with the ability to bend and control the opposition. In the run game, he demonstrates good footwork and angles, enabling him to get out in space on pulls and zone runs. On base blocks, he wins at the POA due to good hand placement to create inside leverage, enhanced by good pad level and active feet to displace.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/BradleyStu20314/status/2020997512945934392?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/BradleyStu20314/status/2020997512945934392?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">#5</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["441618"],"_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-6992953ec501d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='441618' first='Jeremiah' last='Dent'] displays good post-snap vision to read first-level and second-level defenders, allowing himself to identify his run lane on Inside/Outside Zone quickly with good mental processing and patience to follow the lead blocker on inside Gap runs. He has good lower-body strength, leg drive, and pad level to break arm tackles and fight for extra yards.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/JeremiahD2027/status/1995280599905370508?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/JeremiahD2027/status/1995280599905370508?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">6-25:</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>6. 2027 RB [player_tooltip player_id='1173104' first='Carter' last='Wallace'] (Valley View)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>7. 2027 DB [player_tooltip player_id='403107' first='Aaron' last='Austin III'] (Bryant)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>8. 2028 WR [player_tooltip player_id='256895' first='Chase' last='Hancock'] (Pulaski Academy)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>9. 2028 WR [player_tooltip player_id='1136552' first='Braylyn' last='Brown'] (Joe T. Robinson)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>10. 2027 RB [player_tooltip player_id='1317669' first='Mason' last='Ball'] (Jacksonville)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>11. 2029 QB [player_tooltip player_id='1251945' first='Bryson' last='Kennedy'] (Little Rock Central)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>12. 2029 WR [player_tooltip player_id='1412262' first='Quinton' last='Sykes Jr'] (Bryant)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>13. 2027 OL [player_tooltip player_id='1644049' first='Henry' last='Frazier'] (Rogers)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>14. 2027 DL [player_tooltip player_id='1586103' first='Eli' last='Thornton'] (Valley View)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>15. 2027 RB [player_tooltip player_id='527845' first='Joseph' last='JoJo Accelus'] (Monticello)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>16. 2028 RB [player_tooltip player_id='1136507' first='Kentz' last='Brown'] (Dumas)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>17. 2029 LB [player_tooltip player_id='1601653' first='Tylan' last='Florey'] (Valley View)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>18. 2028 QB [player_tooltip player_id='1323417' first='Elijah' last='Moody'] (Little Rock Mills)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>19. 2028 QB [player_tooltip player_id='1137824' first='Kingston' last='Burnett'] (Jacksonville)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>20. 2028 WR [player_tooltip player_id='1026808' first='Jamir' last='Lee'] (North Little Rock)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>21. 2028 WR [player_tooltip player_id='1603755' first='Caileb' last='Matthews'] (Conway)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>22. 2027 RB [player_tooltip player_id='789982' first='Micah' last='Gamble'] (Fordyce)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>23. 2028 QB [player_tooltip player_id='1715900' first='Ryder' last='X Cook'] (Conway)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>24. 2028 QB [player_tooltip player_id='1353999' first='Tyce' last='Fletcher'] (Cabot)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>25. 2027 TE [player_tooltip player_id='1078073' first='Jaxon' last='Rawls'] (Monticello)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1637114,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepredzone.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2025/03/ColtonEdwardsHeader.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1637114" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Photo: Sofia Jordan</figcaption></figure> <!-- /wp:image -->