Arkansas Varsity Top 40 For 2026

With the 2025 Arkansas high school football season quickly approaching, it's time for one of our most anticipated preseason traditions: the release of the Arkansas Varsity Top 40 for the Class of 2026.

This year’s list highlights the stars across the Natural State who are expected to make major impacts on the gridiron this fall and beyond. Evaluated for their athletic performance, physical tools, football IQ, and long-term potential, these athletes are the best of the best in Arkansas, and have proved it on the field.