Booneville Bearcats 2026 Team Preview

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 2026 football season will look a little different for the Bearcats this season. Booneville moves up into the 4-A this season. However, the Bearcats are coming off of a nine win season and the potential is there for another deep playoff run this season. Here are a few prospects to watch out for this season with the Bearcats.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1878468' first='Braxton' last='Hubble']-Offensive Line/Defensive Line-Booneville-5'11” 200-Pounds-2028</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1878468' first='Braxton' last='Hubble'] is a versatile prospect who can play multiple positions for the Bearcats. On the offensive side of the ball, he does a great job of opening up rushing lanes. Meanwhile, on the defensive side of the ball, Hubble is always around the ball carrier. He sheds blocks quickly and can live in the opposing offensive backfield. Hubble is a player to keep an eye on at several positions over the next few years for the Bearcats.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Kass Dupree-Linebacker-Booneville-5'11” 195-Pounds-2028</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Kass Dupree does a good job of reading the play. He puts himself in a position to bring down the ball carrier. Dupree uses his quickness well to shed blocks. He has the speed to get sideline-to-sideline in pursuit of the ball carrier. Dupree is a linebacker who can use his quickness to drop back into pass coverage when needed. He is a player to watch out for over the course of the season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2249333' first='Hayden' last='Daniel']-Running Back/Defensive Back-Booneville-5'8” 170-Pounds-2028</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2249333' first='Hayden' last='Daniel'] is coming off a season where he racked up all-conference honors at the running back spot. He is a patient running back who allows the rushing lanes to develop before exploding through the hole. Daniel can carry the ball between the tackles or cut the run down the sideline. He is a tough running back to bring down. Daniel is a player to keep an eye on this season. He has the potential to put up impressive numbers this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Tayden Washburn-Quarterback-Booneville-6'3” 185-Pounds-2027</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Bearcats always have a running back who knows how to run the flexbone and this year is not any different with Washburn. Washburn reads the defense well and knows when to make the pitch and when to keep the football. He is a physical runner who can pick up yards on the ground. Washburn is a prospect to watch this season with the Bearcats. He has the potential to put up some big numbers on the ground this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2249507' first='Brody' last='Chambers']-Running Back-Booneville-5'9” 200-Pounds-2027</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2249507' first='Brody' last='Chambers'] is another offensive backfield rusher who racked up all-conference honors last season. Chambers can punish opposing defenders with his rushing style. He is able to break tackles running between the tackles or cutting the run down the sideline. Chambers is another running back capable of having a big season this for Booneville. He is a player to watch out for this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>More Booneville Bearcats to watch this season:</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Drake Brackney-Quarterback-Booneville-6'0” 160-Pounds-2029</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Ayden Rhineart-Linebacker-Booneville-5'8” 170-Pounds-2029</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Jasper Meeker-Wide Receiver-Booneville-6'0” 190-Pounds-2028</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Logan Wheeler-Center-Booneville-5'10” 205-Pounds-2027</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->