Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG When thinking about high school quarterback prospects, California, Georgia, and Texas are states that immediately come to mind. In the Natural State, the development of quarterbacks has taken a big leap forward producing more than one elite gunslinger every three to four years. The state of Arkansas is becoming a hub for next level […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG A tip of the hat is deserved to Colorado State head coach Jay Norvell and his staff on Jalen Dupree (6-1, 217). With college football’s Early Signing Period upon us, one of the biggest question marks in the Natural State was the recruiting status of offensive stat monster Jalen Dupree. Power Five teams have […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Being a tremendous athlete allowed Keenan Jackson Jr. (6-3, 180) to show off his offensive skills for collegiate scouts throughout the 2023 season. Osceola High School (Ark.) relied on Jackson’s ability to move the ball down the field lining him up at quarterback, giving him totes out of the backfield, and gave him targets […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG To win on the college level, especially in the SEC, teams must have a dynamic playmaker in the pocket. For the Razorbacks, they have one locked in with 2025 in-state three-star Grayson Wilson (6-3, 190). Beyond having the arm to stretch defenses vertically, Wilson can move the chains downfield with his wheels bringing an […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG There are some big shoes to fill for Bryce Myers, but as his journey on the gridiron continues, he will have a next level helpful hand. The Class of 2028 QB is already making a lot of noise among his peer group, much like older brother Austin Myers did while guiding Vilonia High School’s […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Being a good athlete at the high school level can lead one to playing multiple positions over the course of three to four years. At Bryant High School (Ark.), David Paglianite (6-2, 240) was one of those guys. Since the 2012 season, the Hornets have been one of Arkansas’ top high school football programs […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Watching the Game 1 varsity highlights of Isaiah Stephens, there is uncapped potential waiting to scorch 6A Arkansas teams for years to come. Sheridan High School released their developing play-making weapon on Friday against El Dorado seeing their 2027 prospect make an impact toting the rock out of the backfield and on special teams. […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Like him on offense or defense, regardless of the position, college squads are wanting Carius Curne (6-4, 305) on their 2025 roster. The big man out of Marion High School (Ark.) has his Patriots squad off to a 5-1 start against 6A competition with high profile teams giving him a game pass on Saturdays […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG The word is getting out about 2026 offensive lineman Cody Taylor (6-3, 285). Developing his craft at Arkansas’ Greenwood High School, the rising talent already has eight offers on the table with more opportunities coming his way. Backyard SEC program Arkansas just hosted Taylor and now Kansas State wants Taylor on campus for a […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG A spotlight has been on Kane Archer (6-1.5, 205) over the last couple of years, and the 2026 gunslinger is living up to the lofty expectations placed on his shoulders. Greenwood High School (Greenwood, Ark.) is off to a 3-0 start with their 2026 quarterback leading the way as top programs from across the […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG If the 2022 schedule was a proof-of-concept season for Austyn Dendy, his senior campaign is lining up as an All-Everything kind of year. Dendy (6-1, 196), a three-way player for Pine Bluff High School (Ark.), is a playmaker at every skill position asked to play. As the Zebras (2-1) get deeper into their 2023 […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG If Arkansas high school football teams dare put just one defender on Keenan Jackson Jr., the play is over. Jackson (6-3, 180) has all the tools – height, speed, hands, and athleticism, to win any matchup. Even if double covered, Jackson’s prolific jumping ability puts him head and shoulders above the rest. The game […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Missouri pulled off the near impossible on Wednesday, and that was sneaking a top player out of the Natural State. Under Razorbacks’ head coach Sam Pittman, Arkansas has done a great job of keeping in-state kids home for college, but a tip of the hat is deserved to Tigers’ head coach Eliah Drinkwitz and […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Oklahoma, Notre Dame, LSU, and Mississippi State, a lot of teams were after Brian Huff. Through the four-star’s recruiting process, the Valley View (Ark.) 2024 prospect was able to narrow down his focus to four programs taking official visits with Arkansas, Missouri, UCF, and UNLV. One of those four teams will find out on […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG You don’t tug on Superman’s cape, and it is best to not line up across or in the same general vicinity as Kobe Branham. The formidable 2024 recruit steamrolled 7A Arkansas defenses throughout his junior campaign with Southside High School putting exclamation points on defenders play after play. The three-star guard has the offers […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG When a play was needed, a big third down stop or a goal line stand, Ian Dietz was there for Joe T. Robinson High School last season. The 6-4, 205-pound, linebacker covered ground for the Senators dropping 63 ball carriers during an 11-2 campaign against 5A Arkansas competition. The 2024 prospect is gearing up […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG When Greenwood High School (Ark.) takes the field against 6A competition this fall, there will be a new full-time leader in the pocket in Kane Archer. Getting quality time on the field as a freshman, Archer (6-1, 201) showed he’s ready to lead the Bulldogs. The All-American status and 14 offers behind him, Archer […]
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Arkansas’ Malvern High School put it on opposing 4A defenses last season with a passing attack that went over 2,500 yards and a ground game that moved the ball 4,300-plus yards. That kind of output doesn’t happen by mistake and needs a cornerstone left tackle to move the line of scrimmage downfield. The Leopards have it in three-star 2024 prospect […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Another flood of offers could still come Brian Huff’s way, but the interested better step to it. The four-star linebacker out of Jonesboro’s (Ark.) Valley View High School has three official visits set. After Huff chased down 92 plays last fall for the Blazers, 16 offers came his way. But there is a long […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG A Feb. 9 top schools list by Braylen Russell is about to get a new look. The four-star out of Arkansas’ Benton High School is ready to pair down his favorites to five as he plans his official visit schedule. As the 2024 tailback explores his options, one paid for trip in June is […]
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Written by Charlie Beuttel Twitter: @charlie_cds3 Greenbrier had a successful run last fall finishing the 2021 season 12-1 reaching the Arkansas state semifinals. Their offense helped propel the team to this achievement by scoring 42 points per game. One major contributor to that attack was wide receiver Carter McElhany. McElhany snagged 32 passes for 786 yards and 10 touchdowns last […]
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Written by Charlie Beuttel Twitter: @charlie_cds3 AJ Beale has wrapped up his high school career at Cross County by racking over 2,000 all-purpose yards and 16 touchdowns on offense with 73 tackles, three interceptions, and one forced fumble on defense in 2021. This comes after putting up similar numbers during his junior season in 2020. After a standout high school […]
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Written by Charlie Beuttel Twitter: @charlie_cds3 Brock Burns has become a force in the trenches for Ozark High School. This senior monster is featured at left tackle on the offensive line and at defensive tackle on the other side of the ball. The productivity on the field is bringing in offers and drawing more recruiting interest. This 6’4”, 300-pound, beast […]
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Written by Charlie Beuttel Twitter: @charlie_cds3 After being named First Team All-State as a sophomore in 2020, Josh Ficklin is gearing up for another monstrous season as the junior running back has 785 yards and 10 touchdowns on 103 carries through the first four games of 2021. The 5’10”, 195-pound, playmaker has tremendous athleticism and speed to burst through the […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG RNG on Facebook After back-to-back 1,000-plus seasons rushing, even with defenses keying on him, college programs know what they could get landing Travelle Anderson (6-0, 205). The three-star Class of 2022 recruit ran past Arkansas 4A defenses for 1,189 yards with nine scores while hauling in 11 passes for 160 yards with another trip […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG RNG on Facebook Seeing all that AJ Beale can do on the field is inspiring. But it also brings some comic relief watching four defensive backs covering him seeing the Cross County High School talent come down with the ball. On offense or on defense, AJ Beale is getting it done showing he is […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG RNG on Facebook The recruiting sweepstakes for Class of 2022 receiver Charles “Chas” Nimrod (6-3, 180) are reaching a fever pitch. After wowing college coaches during the 2020 season by hauling in 36 passes for 770 yards reaching the end zone 12 times, 18 offers have been dropped. The three-star Bentonville High School talent […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG RNG on Facebook There’s nothing like a super slick slot receiver that can stretch the field vertically and horizontally. At El Dorado High School, the Wildcats’ coaches are developing that guy that will drive college defenses crazy for years to come in DeAndra Burns Jr. Burns (5-9, 155) earned first team All-State honors during […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG RNG on Facebook The future on the gridiron for Braylen Russell is whatever Russell wants it to be. The Class of 2024 running back/linebacker, and soon to be defensive end, has off the chart athleticism and strength for his classification. At 6-2, 225, Russell is a power back with speed put into an already […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG RNG on Facebook Few senior seasons are carrying the magnitude of force as the one for Lakeside High School quarterback Jordan Mills. During his junior season, Mills was playing behind a senior, but still contributed to his team starting at outside linebacker. Now the 6-4, 220-pound, quarterback will be in full control of the […]
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