2026 New Additions January Update

Tom Tabler January 21, 2023 @ 10:23 PM

I have always said that my favorite articles to write are the ones that give the new prospects added to the Prep Redzone Arkansas' rankings. In this article, we have the opportunity to be introduced to 2026 prospects to watch out for over the next couple of years. The 2026 recruiting class has the potential to be one of the best the state of Arkansas has seen in years. We are going to look at some of the new additions from the 2026 class.   [player_tooltip player_id='424578' first='Creed' last='Brown']-Offensive Line-Clinton   The number of talented players at the center position continues to increase across the Natural State. Brown has good size and makes snaps that are accurate and on the money. He does a terrific job of clearing a rushing lane for his teammates. Brown has gotten excellent experience and shows good versatility along the offensive line for the Yellowjackets. I look for Brown to continue to put together impressive performances and for him to be an impact player over the next few seasons on Friday nights.   [player_tooltip player_id='207186' first='Evan' last='Goodwin']-Offensive Line-Pulaski Academy   At 6'6” and 275-pounds, [player_tooltip player_id='207186' first='Evan' last='Goodwin'] already has the perfect size to maintain one of the tackle positions for the Pulaski Academy Bruins. He does a great job of using his quickness and size to keep opposing defensive linemen away from his quarterback. Goodwin does an impressive job of clearing rushing lanes for his teammates. From a pass perspective, Goodwin does a good job of being able to keep the opposing pass rusher from getting near his quarterback. He is another prospect to watch over the next couple of seasons.   [player_tooltip player_id='370546' first='Brayden' last='Erby']-Defensive Line-Nashville   The Scrappers are never at a shortage for talented players on both sides of the ball. [player_tooltip player_id='370546' first='Brayden' last='Erby'] shows tremendous versatility and can play any of the positions along the defensive line. Erby has the quickness to get into the opposing offensive backfield and disrupt the passer. Meanwhile, from the run stopping perspective, Erby is impressive swarming to the ball carrier and helping to the bring the running back down. Erby is a prospect to watch out for that will suit up for the Scrappers over the next few seasons.   Corey Crusterson Jr.-Running Back-Joe T. Robinson   Joe T. Robinson does a great job of producing talented running backs and it appears that the Senators have another one coming down the pipeline. Crusterson Jr. does a great job of following his blockers and allowing a rushing lane to develop. He has proven that he does not have any trouble catching the ball out of the backfield. Crusterson Jr. does not go down on an initial impact and he is going to be a prospect to watch out for on Friday nights in the future.   [player_tooltip player_id='384054' first='Cole' last='Witherington']-Wide Receiver-Bauxite   [player_tooltip player_id='384054' first='Cole' last='Witherington'] is another impressive prospect that Bauxite has not had any trouble producing over the past few years. He is impressive at being able to work his way open and create separation from opposing defensive backs. Witherington is able to go up and high point the football in impressive fashion. Witherington is a wide receiver that I expect to see start opening eyes over the next few months. He has the potential to light up Friday nights in a big way in the future.

I have always said that my favorite articles to write are the ones that give the new prospects added to the Prep Redzone Arkansas' rankings. In this article, we have the opportunity to be introduced to 2026 prospects to watch out for over the next couple of years. The 2026 recruiting class has the potential to be one of the best the state of Arkansas has seen in years. We are going to look at some of the new additions from the 2026 class.