Players that Performed Well on Day 1
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It is the time of year where seven-on-seven tournaments and performance camps are going across the country. The state of Arkansas is being well represented in camps across the country by players from the state of Arkansas. From Alabama to…
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Continue ReadingIt is the time of year where seven-on-seven tournaments and performance camps are going across the country. The state of Arkansas is being well represented in camps across the country by players from the state of Arkansas. From Alabama to Texas, numerous tournaments are going on and we are going to look at a few players that had an impressive first day of competition. We have some names that are going to jump out to numerous observers that are performing well on the first day of camps.
Sharmon Rester-Quarterback-El Dorado-2022
Rester is a playmaker at the quarterback position. He does an excellent job of extending the play long enough to find his wide receiver running free. In 2020, Rester passed for 696 yards and five touchdowns. He was impressive running the ball for El Dorado as well. Rester rushed for 343 yards and seven touchdowns. Fast forward a few months into 2021 and Rester is impressing many with his accuracy and arm strength in seven-on-seven camps. Rester earned fastest man honors as well as displaying tremendous touch and accuracy at the VTO Sports All-American Challenge in Birmingham. Scouts should start checking in with Rester, he has the potential to play on Saturdays.
Parker Perry Parker Perry 6'4" | 175 lbs | WR Little Rock Parkview | 2022 State AR -Athlete-Little Rock Parkview-2022
Perry had an excellent first day in Dallas. The Little Rock Parkview wide receiver hauled in a touchdown reception. Perry has been lighting up the seven-on-seven circuit and he has turned into a player that scouts are going to want to stay informed about. Perry has display in the competition this spring as well as his play with Parkview that he has the ability to make the difficult catch look simple. Perry has earned a scholarship offer from Arkansas State and is looking to add a few more scholarship offers to the file over the next few months. Perry is an incredibly athletic receiver, and he is a player that can create mismatches and problems for the opposing secondary.
Tyler Siddons Tyler Siddons 6'5" | 250 lbs | TE Salem | 2022 State AR -Tight End-Salem-2022
The Salem tight end had a solid first day in Dallas. Siddons has been hauling in tough receptions and doing an impressive job of creating separation. At 6-5- and 232-pounds Siddons does an excellent job of creating mismatches. He has the speed to cause problems for linebackers that attempt to cover him, and he is too big for a safety to attempt to cover. In the red zone, Siddons is a nightmare for the opposing defense to attempt to account for and defend. The Salem tight end has already earned a scholarship offer from the Tulane Green Wave with an excellent chance to earn some more scholarship offers as the summer progresses. Fans and scouts should keep an eye on Siddons it is rare to find a tight end with the mix of hands and speed.
Manny Smith Manny Smith 5'7" | 155 lbs | RB Conway | 2022 State AR -Athlete-Conway-2022
Week in week out Manny Smith Manny Smith 5'7" | 155 lbs | RB Conway | 2022 State AR continues to light up the opposing defense on the camp circuit. Much like during the fall of 2020, the opposing secondary has an extremely difficult time to attempting to cover Smith. Smith proved at the Dallas Pylon camp last weekend, that he will line up at any position that the coaches need him to is an impressive quality that is not seen in many players. The Conway coaching staff does a terrific job in calling plays to get Smith the ball and he has proven to be a nightmare to bring down in the open field. Scouts should make a note to keep an eye on Smith, he has all the tools to play on Saturdays.