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Top 20 Arkansas Defensive Tackles

Top 20 Arkansas Defensive Tackles
Colton Edwards
Colton Edwards May 12, 2026 @ 11:12 AM
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Alvaro Rodriguez
Alvaro Rodriguez 6'2" | 305 lbs | DL | 2027
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Jayden Simmons
Jayden Simmons 6'2" | 300 lbs | DL | 2027
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Charlie Hudnall
Charlie Hudnall 6'3" | 275 lbs | DL/OL | 2027
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Trey Phillips
Trey Phillips 2028
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Emarion Moorehead
Emarion Moorehead 6'1" | 275 lbs | DL | 2029
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Riley Cox
Riley Cox 6'3" | 310 lbs | DL/OL | 2027
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Jaydon Williamson
Jaydon Williamson 6'3" | 355 lbs | DL | 2027
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Eli Thornton
Eli Thornton 6'4" | 300 lbs | DL | 2027
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Cayden Dye
Cayden Dye 5'10" | 255 lbs | DL | 2027
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Antwone Miller
Antwone Miller 6'4" | 270 lbs | DL | 2027
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Makel Ward
Makel Ward 6'0" | 280 lbs | DL | 2027
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Braylon Bennett
Braylon Bennett 6'2" | 310 lbs | DL | 2027
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Bennett Moseley
Bennett Moseley 6'4" | 265 lbs | DL/EDGE | 2028
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Tre’son King
Tre’son King 6'1" | 280 lbs | DL/OL | 2028
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Aaden Franklin
Aaden Franklin 6'4" | 280 lbs | DL | 2027
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Braceson Mitchell
Braceson Mitchell 6'4" | 290 lbs | DL | 2028
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Alex Clopper
Alex Clopper 6'2" | 245 lbs | DL/EDGE | 2028
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DJ Williams
DJ Williams 6'2" | 280 lbs | DL | 2027
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<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here are the current top 20 defensive tackles in the state of Arkansas based on a combination of factors. Those factors include size, traits, potential at the next level, film, and more.</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":["1586103"],"_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-6a034f381f506"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1586103' first='Eli' last='Thornton'] is an Arkansas commit who held tons of P4 offers. He effectively utilizes his power, upfield burst, and hand placement to create leverage off the snap and win against 1v1s. This combination enables him to engage and extend, and generate pressure in the pocket. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/EliThornton27/status/2048477214572736931?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/EliThornton27/status/2048477214572736931?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":["1199016"],"_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-6a034f381f542"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1199016' first='Aaden' last='Franklin'] holds offers from Austin Peay, Alcorn State, Central Arkansas, and Charlotte. He stacks and sheds effectively off the snap. He is a true bull rusher with good size for the next level. Franklin consistently creates pressure from the interior and possesses good athletic ability for size.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/AadenFranklin/status/2046347399044477336?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/AadenFranklin/status/2046347399044477336?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":["1258056"],"_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-6a034f381f564"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1258056' first='Makel' last='Ward'] is a prospect to add to the recruiting board. He's physical and stout at the POA due to good lower body strength and an anchor ability. Ward is a high motor, sideline-to-sideline prospect who is a force in the trenches.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/WardMakel/status/2042241823029039596?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/WardMakel/status/2042241823029039596?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":["1300201"],"_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-6a034f381f583"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1300201' first='Antwone' last='Miller'] holds offers from App State, Chicago State, Missouri State, Southern Miss, and UAPB. Miller's good use of hands helps him control and quickly disengage from blockers, coupled with his ability to read and react when engaged with the OL. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/AntwoneMiller12/status/2034430488249541033?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/AntwoneMiller12/status/2034430488249541033?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":["624809"],"_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-6a034f381f5a1"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='624809' first='DJ' last='Williams'] holds offers from Arkansas Baptist, Central Arkansas, Henderson State, Missouri State, Northeastern State, and UAPB. Williams is stout at the POA due to good lower body strength, pad level, and balance to clog running lanes within the A/B gaps. He can slide across an opponent's face with ease. He's a strong run stopper with the ability to create pressure.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/DJWilliams2027/status/2044097250557567218?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/DJWilliams2027/status/2044097250557567218?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">6-20</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>6.&nbsp;[player_tooltip player_id='1227672' first='Bennett' last='Moseley'] (Conway)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>7.&nbsp;[player_tooltip player_id='692082' first='Alex' last='Clopper'] (Rogers)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>8.&nbsp;[player_tooltip player_id='1619288' first='Jaydon' last='Williamson'] (Nashville)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>9.&nbsp;Lamari'on Robinson (Junction City)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>10.&nbsp;[player_tooltip player_id='1727115' first='Charlie' last='Hudnall'] (Greenwood)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>11.&nbsp;[player_tooltip player_id='1651663' first='Emarion' last='Moorehead'] (Little Rock Mills)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>12.&nbsp;[player_tooltip player_id='1650019' first='Riley' last='Cox'] (Glen Rose)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>13.&nbsp;[player_tooltip player_id='1199025' first='Tre'son' last='King'] (Joe T. Robinson)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>14.&nbsp;[player_tooltip player_id='1198671' first='Braceson' last='Mitchell'] (Searcy)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>15.&nbsp;[player_tooltip player_id='1249496' first='Braylon' last='Bennett'] (Pine Bluff)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>16.&nbsp;[player_tooltip player_id='1324992' first='Cayden' last='Dye'] (Fort Smith Northside)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>17.&nbsp;[player_tooltip player_id='2201674' first='Alvaro' last='Rodriguez'] (Springdale)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>18.&nbsp;[player_tooltip player_id='1692174' first='Trey' last='Phillips'] (Stuttgart)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>19.&nbsp;Ajani McKenzie (Joe T. Robinson)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>20.&nbsp;[player_tooltip player_id='2175659' first='Jayden' last='Simmons'] (Searcy)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->

Here are the current top 20 defensive tackles in the state of Arkansas based on a combination of factors. Those factors include size, traits, potential at the next level, film, and more.

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Eli Thornton

Eli Thornton

AR
DL
HEIGHT 6'4"
WEIGHT 300
POS DL
CLASS 2027
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Eli
Thornton DL
Class
2027
Height
6'4"
Weight
300
HS
Valley View
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Top 20 Arkansas Defensive Tackles
Eli Thornton is an Arkansas commit who held tons of P4 offers. He effectively utilizes his power, upfield...
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School: Valley View
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Aaden Franklin

Aaden Franklin

AR
DL
HEIGHT 6'4"
WEIGHT 280
POS DL
CLASS 2027
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Aaden
Franklin DL
Class
2027
Height
6'4"
Weight
280
HS
Monticello
|
AR
Top 20 Arkansas Defensive Tackles
Aaden Franklin holds offers from Austin Peay, Alcorn State, Central Arkansas, and Charlotte. He stacks and sheds effectively...
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Aaden Franklin

State: Arkansas
School: Monticello
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Makel Ward

Makel Ward

AR
DL
HEIGHT 6'0"
WEIGHT 280
POS DL
CLASS 2027
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Makel
Ward DL
Class
2027
Height
6'0"
Weight
280
HS
Cross County
|
AR
Top 20 Arkansas Defensive Tackles
Makel Ward is a prospect to add to the recruiting board. He’s physical and stout at the POA...
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State: Arkansas
School: Cross County
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Antwone Miller

Antwone Miller

AR
DL
HEIGHT 6'4"
WEIGHT 270
POS DL
CLASS 2027
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Antwone
Miller DL
Class
2027
Height
6'4"
Weight
270
HS
Pine Bluff
|
AR
Top 20 Arkansas Defensive Tackles
Antwone Miller holds offers from App State, Chicago State, Missouri State, Southern Miss, and UAPB. Miller’s good use...
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State: Arkansas
School: Pine Bluff
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DJ Williams

DJ Williams

AR
DL
HEIGHT 6'2"
WEIGHT 280
POS DL
CLASS 2027
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DJ
Williams DL
Class
2027
Height
6'2"
Weight
280
HS
Little Rock Christian
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AR
Top 20 Arkansas Defensive Tackles
DJ Williams holds offers from Arkansas Baptist, Central Arkansas, Henderson State, Missouri State, Northeastern State, and UAPB. Williams...
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School: Little Rock Christian
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