Three 2023 Prospects to Watch
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The class of 2023 is quickly starting to take shape in the state of Arkansas. Numerous players have already received division one scholarship offers. We are going to examine three of the players that are set blow up over the…
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Continue ReadingThe class of 2023 is quickly starting to take shape in the state of Arkansas. Numerous players have already received division one scholarship offers. We are going to examine three of the players that are set blow up over the next few years.
DeAndra Burns DeAndra Burns 5'11" | 150 lbs | WR El Dorado | 2023 State AR -El Dorado High School
Burns is a player that possess impressive speed. The El Dorado wide receiver has shown that he can be a nightmare in the open field. He has the potential to be the top wide receiver in the class of 2023. The versatility that Burns has at the wide receiver position. He can play the slot, or the outside receiver position and El Dorado has done an excellent job of using him to stretch the field. The offseason and seven-on-seven tournaments would be a great opportunity for Burns to continue to explode on the recruiting scene.
Carston Poole Carston Poole 6'2" | 180 lbs | ATH Prescott | 2023 State AR -Prescott High School
Carston Poole Carston Poole 6'2" | 180 lbs | ATH Prescott | 2023 State AR played both sides of the ball this year for Prescott. Poole has played the quarterback and the safety position for the Curley Wolves. From the quarterback position, he has displayed a strong arm. Poole is an accurate passer and can fit the ball into some tight windows. A trait that was evident on Poole’s tape is just how unselfish of a player he is. Poole does not have any problem delivering a block to spring a teammate into the open field. The potential is there for Poole to be playing on Saturdays.
Josh Ficklin Josh Ficklin 5'10" | 195 lbs | RB Bentonville | 2023 State AR -Bentonville High School
The Bentonville Tigers never seem to have a shortage of talent and the class of 2023 should have no problem carrying on the strong tradition. Running back Josh Ficklin Josh Ficklin 5'10" | 195 lbs | RB Bentonville | 2023 State AR has proven to be a running back that is never brought down on initial contact. Ficklin does a good job of allowing the hole to develop and picking the appropriate rushing lane. He works effectively as a receiver out of the backfield. Ficklin had over 1,300 all purpose yards in 2020 and he is a player that should explode on the recruiting scene. The potential is there for Ficklin to play division one football should he continue to work and perform well.