One Prospect to Watch from Each Team in 4-3A

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We are officially one week from kicking off the 2026 season with week zero on August 28. In this report, we cover breakout candidates in class 4-3A. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Glen Rose:</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1648952"],"_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-6a887aa45d0f1"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1648952' first='Leyton' last='Baldwin'] is expected to see an increase in targets after racking up 15 receptions for 253 yards and three touchdowns in 2025. Baldwin is a smooth route runner, frequently creating separation at the break, and can find soft spots against zone defenses. Keep an eye on him this fall.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/BaldwinLey90650/status/2063321689589502429?s=20","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"x","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-x wp-block-embed-x"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/BaldwinLey90650/status/2063321689589502429?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Atkins:</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1861211"],"_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-6a887aa45d135"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1861211' first='Brelan' last='Criswell'] is a running back to add to the recruiting board. He transferred from Morrilton to Atkins this off-season. He can evade early penetration due to his good lateral quickness, COD, and low center of gravity. He showcases solid post-snap vision, attacking running lanes quickly and locating cutback lanes. Criswell is a threat in the receiving game as well.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/BrelanCriswell2/status/1997341958696546572?s=20","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"x","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-x wp-block-embed-x"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/BrelanCriswell2/status/1997341958696546572?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Cutter Morning Star:</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2341073"],"_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-6a887aa45d159"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2341073' first='Chris' last='Magar'] brings experience at running back and linebacker. He adds a solid rotation to the running back room. Magar doesn't shy away from contact at the point of attack and displays solid read-and-react ability at linebacker.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/C_magar5/status/2057564031570022518?s=20","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"x","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-x wp-block-embed-x"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/C_magar5/status/2057564031570022518?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Jessieville:</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1793856"],"_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-6a887aa45d17b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1793856' first='Tristan' last='Reid'] was dominant in 2025 and is expected to take that next leap this fall. Last season, he racked up 47 receptions for 831 yards and eight touchdowns with 1,529 all-purpose (running back carries) and 12 touchdowns overall. He's versatile, expands the offense, and brings the athleticism needed to make the offense explosive. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/TristanReid0/status/2090800833155776999?s=20","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"x","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-x wp-block-embed-x"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/TristanReid0/status/2090800833155776999?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Danville:</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1601298"],"_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-6a887aa45d19b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1601298' first='Jake' last='Crane'] is a rising quarterback prospect who's going to garner more recruiting attention. In 2025, he threw for 502 yards and four touchdowns while rushing for over 1,000 yards and eight touchdowns. He has the pocket presence to evade pressure post-snap and improvise with his athletic ability. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/crane_jake15/status/1893562324864106709?s=20","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"x","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-x wp-block-embed-x"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/crane_jake15/status/1893562324864106709?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Perryville:</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1687929"],"_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-6a887aa45d1bb"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1687929' first='Jesse' last='Judy'] is a running back prospect to add to the recruiting board. He's going to open up some eyes this fall. In 2025, he racked up 394 rushing yards on 66 carries and three touchdowns. He displays solid post-snap vision, reading the first level effectively. Judy possesses good size and quickness, which enhance his skill set at all levels of the field.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/jessejudy2027/status/1989843759534936104?s=20","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"x","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-x wp-block-embed-x"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/jessejudy2027/status/1989843759534936104?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Conway Christian:</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2341081"],"_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-6a887aa45d1da"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2341081' first='Easton' last='Hartley'] will be the Eagles' top target this fall and returns with extensive experience. He's a solid route runner and reliable at the catch point. Hartley is a prospect to watch throughout 2026.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Note - No Social Media Found</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Two Rivers:</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2341082"],"_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-6a887aa45d1f8"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2341082' first='Drake' last='Hess'] returns as the starting quarterback, giving the team well-needed experience after their 1-9 season. In 2025, he ran over 1,100 yards in their option offense with the ability to attack the short-to-intermediate when needed. Keep an eye on him.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Note - No Social Media Found</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->