Elkins Elks 2026 Team Preview

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Elkins Elks are coming off of a historic 2025 season in which they won the state championship. The 2026 season means the Elks will go from the hunters to the hunted. However, the pieces are in place for an impressive season, and the Elks are once again state title contenders this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1158055' first='Austin' last='Born']-Quarterback-Elkins-6'2' 215-Pounds-2027</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Elkins signal caller is a prospect who plays the position with a chip on his shoulder. He is not afraid to use his legs to pick up yards on the ground. Born is a dangerous runner who can pick up chunks of yards using his legs. Meanwhile, he continues to improve throwing the football and can fit the football into tight coverages. Born recently committed to play his college football at Northeastern State University in Tahlequah. He has the potential for a strong 2026 season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1223230' first='Cason' last='Roten']-Edge/Linebacker-Elkins-5'11” 215-Pounds-2027</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1223230' first='Cason' last='Roten'] is a player who is versatile enough to play multiple positions along the defensive front for the Elks this season. Roten does a great job of using his speed to shed blocks to get into the opposing offensive backfield. Roten consistently puts pressure on the opposing quarterback and disrupts the offensive backfield. Roten has opened eyes this season and is setting the stage for a big 2026 senior season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Treyton Whittle-Wide Receiver-Elkins-5'7” 165-Pounds-2027</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Treyton Whittle is a prospect at the wide receiver spot to keep an eye on this season. The combination of great speed and crisp route running is impressive coming from Whittle. He does a good job of creating separation from opposing defensive backs. Whittle has the speed to stretch the field vertically and is a wide receiver who must be accounted for on the field. Whittle is a player to keep an eye on this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Josh Hamm-Wide Receiver/Running Back-Elkins-5'8” 175-Pounds-2027</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Josh Hamm is an extremely versatile prospect for the Elks. When he sees time at the wide receiver position he has no problem using his smooth routes to create separation from opposing defenders. Meanwhile, at the running back spot, he has proven to be a patient running back who allows the rushing lanes to develop before exploding through the hole. Hamm is a player who has the potential for a big season with the Elks this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2245819' first='Kash' last='Smith']-Defensive Line-Elkins-5'11” 235-Pounds-2029</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2245819' first='Kash' last='Smith'] is one of those defenders who can play all along the defensive front for the Elks. He is another defender who uses his impressive quickness to get into the offensive backfield. Meanwhile, he is strong to cause plenty of problems for opposing offensive linemen. He is a player to watch out for over the next few years.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>More Elkins Prospects to Watch:</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2225898' first='Ki'Onte' last='Martin']-Wide Receiver-Elkins-6'3” 180-Pounds-2027</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Jett Johnson-Running Back-Elkins-5'9” 155-Pounds-2029</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Tayte Parkes-Linebacker-Elkins-5'10” 175-Pounds-2027</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Merrick Nall-Offensive Line-Elkins-6'4” 285-Pounds-2027</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->