FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – The Razorbacks have a fight on their hands to fend off regional foes for best in-state athletes. Things have already turned south for coach Sam Pittman and his staff after losing out on four of Arkansas' 10 best players in the 2025 class.
Arkansas should be considered leaders for Archer, but SMU is in play. Mustangs coach Rhett Lashlee's connections in the Natural State have definitely helped their case for the Greenwood product. Cross County's 4-star defensive lineman Danny Beale has emerged as the state's top prospect for 2026. Beale stands at 6-foot-3, 320 pounds and moves well at his size, according to former coach Cody Goulart.
When it comes to protecting Arkansas' borders, there is certainly work to be done for several prospects. The Natural State doesn't offer a pair of 4-star defensive linemen in a single class often, but this cycle bucks the trend. Other notable prospects are 4-star running back TJ Hodges of Marked Tree who received an Arkansas offer in May. The 6-foot-1, 175 pound back has elite speed with a personal best 10.91 second 100 meter dash.
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