Raylen Spratt

Made the transition from wide receiver to defensive back entering the 2026 season. Brings valuable experience from the offensive side of the ball to the secondary, with his knowledge of route concepts, athleticism and ball skills expected to provide additional versatility and depth to the Golden Lions' defensive backfield. Appeared in four games for the Golden Lions at wide receiver. Recorded one reception for 12 yards, averaging 12.0 yards per catch. Hauled in his first collegiate reception for a season-long 12 yards against Westgate Christian. Also saw action against Central Arkansas, Lincoln (CA) and Grambling. Played at Dumas High School in Dumas, Arkansas, where he was a standout two-way athlete at wide receiver and defensive back. Earned All-State honors in football and was also an All-State basketball selection for the Bobcats. As a senior in 2024, caught 42 passes for 670 yards and eight touchdowns, averaging 16.0 yards per reception. Helped lead Dumas to a run in the Class 3A state playoffs, advancing to the state semifinals. As a junior in 2023, emerged as one of the state's top two-way performers, catching 60 passes for 867 yards and eight touchdowns. Defensively, recorded 43 total tackles, four tackles for loss, five pass breakups and three interceptions from the secondary. Over his final two high school seasons, totaled 102 receptions for 1,537 yards and 16 receiving touchdowns. Finished his prep football career with 18 total touchdowns. A multi-sport standout, Spratt also excelled in basketball for Dumas. Helped the Bobcats make deep postseason runs during his prep career and earned All-State honors in basketball. As a junior, averaged approximately 10 points, two assists and two steals per game, highlighted by a 32-point performance during the Class 3A state tournament.