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<p>In this report, we give you another close-up of the upcoming 2030 release. These five prospects will be included in the first-ever ranking for 2030 Arkansas. </p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2070917' first='Laron' last='Mason'] could be another top prospect to come out of Dumas at the running back position. He's shifty between the tackles, displaying good footwork and lateral quickness to navigate with solid vision. </p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1321123' first='Jasyd' last='Boone'] is a prospect to add to the recruiting board. He already holds a D1 offer from Arkansas. He's an athletic and lethal wide receiver and edge rusher. Boone is lengthy with elite size and room to add muscle. He succeeds in the contest due to his catch radius, strong hands, and good hand-eye coordination at the catch point. </p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2241534' first='Owen' last='Hood'] had a strong 2025 season and an impressive spring off the edge/DE. Hood flies to the football with a high motor, making tackles for loss and punching out the football. He's a young, physical prospect who can contain the edge. </p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2169287' first='Bentley' last='Smith'] excelled in blitz packages in 2025. He consistently made plays and created havoc in the backfield. Smith is quick and fluid, flying to the football. He's a prospect to monitor throughout the 2026 season. </p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1596140' first='Ryan' last='McLaughlin'] is a prospect to watch this fall. He's athletic and plays on both sides of the football. McLaughlin attacks gaps with solid vision and burst. He's patient and will let running lanes develop. Keep an eye on him.</p>
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In this report, we give you another close-up of the upcoming 2030 release. These five prospects will be included in the first-ever ranking for 2030 Arkansas.
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could be another top prospect to come out of Dumas at the running back position. He's shifty between the tackles, displaying good footwork and lateral quickness to navigate with solid vision. https://twitter.com/LaronMason2030/status/2066983637279469703?s=20
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is a prospect to add to the recruiting board. He already holds a D1 offer from Arkansas. He's an athletic and lethal wide receiver and edge rusher. Boone is lengthy with elite size and room to…
Owen HoodOwenHood
6'2" | 215 lbs | EDGE/TE
Bentonville | 2030 StateAR
had a strong 2025 season and an impressive spring off the edge/DE. Hood flies to the football with a high motor, making tackles for loss and punching out the football. He's a young, physical prospect who can contain the edge.
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Bentley SmithBentleySmith
5'8" | 165 lbs | LB
Valley View | 2030 StateAR
excelled in blitz packages in 2025. He consistently made plays and created havoc in the backfield. Smith is quick and fluid, flying to the football. He's a prospect to monitor throughout the 2026 season.
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Ryan McLaughlinRyanMcLaughlin
5'7" | 170 lbs | RB/LB
Batesville Southside | 2030 StateAR
is a prospect to watch this fall. He's athletic and plays on both sides of the football. McLaughlin attacks gaps with solid vision and burst. He's patient and will let running lanes develop. Keep an eye on him.
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Owen
Hood
6'2" | 215 lbs | EDGE/TE
Bentonville | 2030
State
AR
had a strong 2025 season and an impressive spring off the edge/DE. Hood flies to the football with a high motor, making tackles for loss and punching out the football. He's a young, physical prospect who can contain the edge. 
Bentley
Smith
5'8" | 165 lbs | LB
Valley View | 2030
State
AR
excelled in blitz packages in 2025. He consistently made plays and created havoc in the backfield. Smith is quick and fluid, flying to the football. He's a prospect to monitor throughout the 2026 season. 
Ryan
McLaughlin
5'7" | 170 lbs | RB/LB
Batesville Southside | 2030
State
AR
is a prospect to watch this fall. He's athletic and plays on both sides of the football. McLaughlin attacks gaps with solid vision and burst. He's patient and will let running lanes develop. Keep an eye on him.
