Under the Radar Prospects to Watch
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Hitting as many camps and tournaments as Prep RedZone Arkansas has over the past few weeks gives us the opportunity to look at a wide talent base. The Alma Showcase and the Farmington team camp was an excellent opportunity to…
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Continue ReadingHitting as many camps and tournaments as Prep RedZone Arkansas has over the past few weeks gives us the opportunity to look at a wide talent base. The Alma Showcase and the Farmington team camp was an excellent opportunity to get a look at some prospects coming up through the ranks. With plenty of 7-on-7 tournaments and camps on the horizon for this weekend, we are going to examine some of the prospects flying under the radar that are starting to earn the spotlight.
Colin Jones Colin Jones 6'3" | 255 lbs | OL Rogers | 2024 State AR -Defensive Line-Rogers-2024
The Rogers Mounties have displayed a team over the past two weeks that has the potential to make some noise in the 7-A West. Jones has excellent size at 6-4 and 230-pounds to play the edge rushing position. Jones is quick enough to get into the offensive backfield and create plenty of havoc. Jones performed well at the Arkansas prospect camp this week as well as putting in work in Farmington. Keep an eye on Jones he has all kinds of potential and I expect him to be a name people remember this fall.
Carter McElhany Carter McElhany 5'7" | 155 lbs | WR Greenbrier | 2023 State AR -Wide Receiver-Greenbrier-2023
Carter McElhany Carter McElhany 5'7" | 155 lbs | WR Greenbrier | 2023 State AR is a wide receiver that just knows how to make plays at key times. The Greenbrier coaching staff of using McElhany in the slot but also moving him to the outside receiver position. McElhany is another player that was hauling in impressive receptions at the Arkansas prospect camp in Fayetteville this week. However, he was even more impressive at the Central Arkansas camp in Conway. McElhany is going to be a player to watch out for this season.
Hunter Talley Hunter Talley 6'4" | 205 lbs | QB Siloam Springs | 2022 State AR -Quarterback-Siloam Springs-2022
Hunter Talley Hunter Talley 6'4" | 205 lbs | QB Siloam Springs | 2022 State AR is a player that throws an extremely accurate deep ball. He shows good footwork in the pocket and the clock in his head does a good job of telling him to use his legs to pick up yardage. Talley has the potential to have a big 2021 season. The Siloam Springs Panthers have talented players around him and this is a team that will have the opportunity to make some noise in the playoffs. Talley had an impressive performance at the Farmington team camp this week and he is just continuing to set the stage for a big 2021 season.
Gavin Reardon Gavin Reardon 6'4" | 230 lbs | TE Cabot | 2024 State AR -Tight End-Cabot-2024
The state of Arkansas is developing a reputation for producing quality tight ends that play well on Saturdays and in some cases even Sundays. Gavin Reardon Gavin Reardon 6'4" | 230 lbs | TE Cabot | 2024 State AR is the next tight end to keep an eye out for over the next few years. The Cabot coaching staff with how they position Reardon. He can line up at the outside wide receiver spot or move down to chip edge rushers. Reardon has good hands and runs impressive routes. Reardon performed impressively at the Arkansas State camp over the week, and he is another player to keep an eye on over the next few seasons.
Josh Lawrence Josh Lawrence 6'3" | 295 lbs | OL Sylvan Hills | 2023 State AR -Offensive Line-Sylvan Hills-2023
The offensive line talent rising through the ranks in the state of Arkansas is impressive to say the least. Josh Lawrence Josh Lawrence 6'3" | 295 lbs | OL Sylvan Hills | 2023 State AR has impressive speed, and he gets out of his stance quickly. Lawrence makes good use of his hands and is a solid run blocker. He is a strong player and can use his mix of power and speed well to control the opposing defensive linemen. Lawrence is another player that performed well at the Arkansas Razorbacks prospect camp. He is an offensive lineman that is going to be well known in the state by the end of the season.