FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — There’s no doubt about the kind of talent Arkansas is adding in Bentonville High School senior wide receiver Dequane Prevo.
Standing 5-foot-11 and weighing 164 pounds, Prevo is one of the most underrated prospects in the 2026 class, known for his explosive speed and dynamic playmaking ability.
Before transferring to Bentonville, he was a standout at Liberty Eylau High School, where he racked up 1,794 all-purpose yards and 21 touchdowns as a junior at the Texas Class 3A level.
247Sports scouting analyst Gabe Brooks believes Dequane Prevo has the tools to become a multi-dimensional star at the college level, with the ability to contribute as a wide receiver, running back, and return specialist.
Prevo is a dynamic playmaker who projects well in the slot but also brings versatility with his ability to line up outside, giving offensive coordinators personnel flexibility. Despite his slender frame, he thrives after the catch, showcasing natural instincts, body control, reliable hands, and fluid athleticism. Brooks notes Prevo’s advanced ball-tracking skills and aerial ability allow him to compete for contested catches.
In the open field, Prevo can string together moves and explode past defenders, a trait that also appears in his evolving route-running. He already shows promise on short-to-intermediate routes and remains a legitimate vertical threat—particularly dangerous on slot fades.
With experience in all three phases of the game at the high school level, Prevo offers immediate value in the return game. While his physical upside may be somewhat limited by size, Brooks emphasizes that refining his ability to leverage defensive backs at the top of routes will help him create separation and maximize yards after the catch.
With Arkansas losing its top eight pass catchers, the shift toward quicker, more agile receivers like Prevo gives the offense a fresh look—provided the protection up front allows time for the quarterback to find his playmakers.
While Andrew Armstrong led the conference in both receptions and receiving yards, much of that production came under pressure, as defenses keyed in on him due to a lack of separation from his teammates.
It’s been some time since Arkansas had true difference-makers at receiver—athletes who combine speed and shiftiness to consistently create mismatches.
If smaller, quicker targets like Ismael Cisse, Raylen Sharpe, and Kam Shanks can find ways to stretch defenses horizontally and force overreactions, it could open the door for bigger-bodied weapons like O’Mega Blake, Courtney Crutchfield, and Antonio Jordan to exploit mismatches vertically with their size and catch radius.
And if Dequane Prevo can adjust quickly to the college game, his blend of explosiveness and versatility could make it nearly impossible for coaches to keep him off the field.
At the peak of his recruiting evaluation, Dequane Prevo earned an impressive grade of .9635, placing him around No. 75 nationally.
A knee injury during his sophomore year temporarily slowed his momentum, but his on-field production never wavered.
Now ranked No. 370 overall in the 2026 class, No. 56 among wide receivers, and No. 5 in Arkansas, according to the 247Sports Composite, Prevo remains a promising prospect with a high ceiling.
His long-standing commitment to the Razorbacks is especially notable given his roots in East Texas, where he began his prep career at Liberty-Eylau — a program with a rich history of producing elite college talent. Notable alumni include LaMichael James (Oregon), Brandon Jones (Oklahoma), Tra Carson (Texas A\&M), and Davion Hall (Baylor), all of whom played at the Power Four level.
Now, with Bobby Petrino overseeing a retooled offense following major turnover at the skill positions, the stage is set for a new wave of playmakers. If the system clicks early, players like Prevo could represent the future blueprint of Arkansas recruiting: versatile, explosive, and capable of creating mismatches all over the field.
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