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Arkansas Future Prospects Deep Dive

Arkansas Future Prospects Deep Dive
Photo: Sofia Jordan
Colton Edwards
Colton Edwards February 9, 2026 @ 10:49 AM
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Jordan Kennedy
Jordan Kennedy 5'10" | 175 lbs | LB | 2029
AR
River Burton
River Burton 5'8" | 150 lbs | LB | 2030
AR
Ja’varie Hudson
Ja’varie Hudson 5'6" | 125 lbs | RB/DB | 2029
AR
Keilan Hatton
Keilan Hatton 5'9" | 165 lbs | LB | 2030
AR
Kasyn McDonald
Kasyn McDonald 5'8" | 150 lbs | ATH | 2030
AR
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>At Prep Redzone, we're consistently on the lookout for prospects who aren't ranked or under-the-radar types. In this report, we evaluate some future Arkansas prospects to keep an eye on. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1701755"],"_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-698a0ffd8e401"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1701755' first='Keilan' last='Hatton'] will be one of the many added to our first-ever 2030 rankings later this year. He brings experience on both sides of the ball at linebacker and running back. Hatton showcases his physicality at the POA. He displays a quick first step with the ability to work laterally in zone coverage while keying the quarterback's eyes. Keep an eye on him.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/KeilanHatton12/status/2020684665158320283?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/KeilanHatton12/status/2020684665158320283?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1704224"],"_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-698a0ffd8e485"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1704224' first='Ja'varie' last='Hudson'] is an athletic prospect who dominates at both running back and defensive back. He's quick and decisive post-snap, attacking the hole with solid acceleration upfield. Defensively, he can change direction effectively in zone coverage.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/itzzzvariee/status/2018582324737364430?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/itzzzvariee/status/2018582324737364430?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1907545"],"_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-698a0ffd8e4f3"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1907545' first='River' last='Burton'] is a high motor prospect who plays off-ball linebacker, edge rusher, and at defensive back. Burton will chase down ball carriers from sideline to sideline and become physical at the point of attack. I expect him to take another leap in 2026. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/RiverBurton25/status/1982253668494618891?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/RiverBurton25/status/1982253668494618891?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1429165"],"_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-698a0ffd8e548"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1429165' first='Kasyn' last='McDonald'] is an athletic prospect to keep an eye on. His good foot speed and overall athletic ability allow him to outrun the whole defense. McDonald can adjust mid-route due to solid body control and hand-eye coordination.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/KasynMcdonald3/status/2015941822086816183?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/KasynMcdonald3/status/2015941822086816183?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2087541"],"_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-698a0ffd8e596"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2087541' first='Jordan' last='Kennedy'] plays sideline to sideline at the outside linebacker spot. He's willing to fill gaps and make plays at the LOS or in the backfield. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/TheOfficialJD8/status/1988405445476954314?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/TheOfficialJD8/status/1988405445476954314?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->

At Prep Redzone, we're consistently on the lookout for prospects who aren't ranked or under-the-radar types. In this report, we evaluate some future Arkansas prospects to keep an eye on.

Keilan Hatton

Keilan Hatton

HEIGHT 5'9"
WEIGHT 165
POS LB
CLASS 2030
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Keilan
Hatton LB
Class
2030
Height
5'9"
Weight
165
HS
North Little Rock
|
AR
Arkansas Future Prospects Deep Dive
Keilan Hatton will be one of the many added to our first-ever 2030 rankings later this year. He...
Written by Colton Edwards
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Keilan Hatton

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State: Arkansas
School: North Little Rock
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Ja’varie Hudson

Ja’varie Hudson

HEIGHT 5'6"
WEIGHT 125
POS RB/DB
CLASS 2029
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Ja’varie
Hudson RB/DB
Class
2029
Height
5'6"
Weight
125
HS
Prescott
|
AR
Arkansas Future Prospects Deep Dive
Ja’varie Hudson is an athletic prospect who dominates at both running back and defensive back. He’s quick and...
Written by Colton Edwards
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Ja’varie Hudson

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State: Arkansas
School: Prescott
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River Burton

River Burton

HEIGHT 5'8"
WEIGHT 150
POS LB
CLASS 2030
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River
Burton LB
Class
2030
Height
5'8"
Weight
150
HS
Sylvan Hills
|
AR
Arkansas Future Prospects Deep Dive
River Burton is a high motor prospect who plays off-ball linebacker, edge rusher, and at defensive back. Burton...
Written by Colton Edwards
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River Burton

Twitter
State: Arkansas
School: Sylvan Hills
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Kasyn McDonald

Kasyn McDonald

HEIGHT 5'8"
WEIGHT 150
POS ATH
CLASS 2030
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Kasyn
McDonald ATH
Class
2030
Height
5'8"
Weight
150
HS
Dumas
|
AR
Arkansas Future Prospects Deep Dive
Kasyn McDonald is an athletic prospect to keep an eye on. His good foot speed and overall athletic...
Written by Colton Edwards
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Kasyn McDonald

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State: Arkansas
School: Dumas
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Jordan Kennedy

Jordan Kennedy

HEIGHT 5'10"
WEIGHT 175
POS LB
CLASS 2029
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Jordan
Kennedy LB
Class
2029
Height
5'10"
Weight
175
HS
Bauxite
|
AR
Arkansas Future Prospects Deep Dive
Jordan Kennedy plays sideline to sideline at the outside linebacker spot. He’s willing to fill gaps and make...
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Jordan Kennedy

State: Arkansas
School: Bauxite
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