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William Gaines

Linebacker

2027 Class

5'11" Height

205 Weight

Searcy School

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William Gaines is a 5'11" Linebacker in the 2027 class. Gaines attends Searcy in Arkansas. Gaines's Player Profile was created on February 28, 2024. Subscribe to Prep Redzone to see where William Gaines is ranked and what our scouts have written about them.

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Colton Edwards

Prep Redzone Lead Scout

William Gaines William Gaines 5'11" | 205 lbs | LB Searcy | 2027 State AR is going to garner more attention during the 2026 season. Gaines is a high motor, athletic linebacker who can play sideline-to-sideline. He’s assignment sound and flies to the football with good foot quickness.

JNR season (9-2) 37/44 qtrs
Great season, unfortunately ended earlier than we wanted to
102 tackles
12.5 tfls
3.5 sacks
14 qb hurries
3 ff
1 int
2 fr @tctabler @ArSportsNet @k_sutherlandAR @OtisKirk23 @EarlGill10 @toddrake00 @HootensARFBall @JacobScottDavis @PrepRedzoneAR pic.twitter.com/34nHIvfOjb

— William Gaines (@WilliamGai88101) November 23, 2025

2 months ago

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Colton Edwards

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William Gaines William Gaines 5'11" | 205 lbs | LB Searcy | 2027 State AR adds to a dynamic linebacker core at Searcy. He racked up 95 tackles (67 solo), eight tackles for loss, seven pressures, 1.5 sacks, and one interception. Gaines is a high motor, athletic linebacker who can play sideline-to-sideline.

Note – 3.7 GPA

JNR season (9-2) 37/44 qtrs
Great season, unfortunately ended earlier than we wanted to

102 tackles
12.5 tfls
3.5 sacks
14 qb hurries
3 ff
1 int
2 fr@PrepRedzoneAR @ArSportsNet @ARPrepSports @tctabler @CoachBateman @toddrake00 @HootensARFBall @k_sutherlandAR @OtisKirk23 pic.twitter.com/lgMD6oSHI2

— William Gaines (@WilliamGai88101) November 19, 2025

6 months ago

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Colton Edwards

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William Gaines William Gaines 5'11" | 205 lbs | LB Searcy | 2027 State AR is another sideline-to-sideline linebacker. Gaines plays with solid recognition ability along with a quick first step, allowing him to attack downhill with a solid burst. He stays square at the POA. He has a good feel for zone coverage with solid lateral agility and COD. Keep an eye on him throughout 2025.

Note – 4.0 GPA

95 tackles
11.5 tfls
1sack/3qbhurry
2 interceptions
1 forced fumble
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— William Gaines (@WilliamGai88101) December 13, 2024

1 year ago

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Colton Edwards

Prep Redzone Lead Scout

William Gaines performed impressively on Friday night, racking in 10 tackles and 1.5 TFLs. He displayed a sideline-to-sideline motor with solid angles. Gaines also showcased his solid read and react ability with a quick first step, allowing him to attack downhill with a solid burst. He stays square at the point of attack. He has a good feel for zone coverage with solid lateral agility and COD.

Note – 4.0 GPA

2 years ago