2023 Prep RedZone Arkansas Quarterbacks to Watch Part One
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We have recently updated the 2023 Prep RedZone rankings for the state of Arkansas. With the recent update, the opportunity exists for us to take a look at a few players from each position grouping. The first one that we are going to examine is the quarterback position grouping. The early list is shaping out to be one of the most talented groupings at the position in several years.
Cedric Simmons Cedric Simmons 6'0" | 170 lbs | QB Malvern | 2023 State AR -Malvern
Simmons is a quarterback that has already started to earn attention of scouts with impressive play. Simmons is not afraid to use his legs to pick up extra yards and is a playmaker in the open field. He is an accurate passer that shows good zip on his passes. Simmons can fit the ball into some tight windows, and he gives his wide receivers the chance to make plays on the ball. Having already earned a scholarship offer from the University of Kansas the sky is the limit as far as the amount of potential that Simmons has.
Eli Wisdom Eli Wisdom 6'0" | 180 lbs | QB Shiloh Christian | 2023 State AR -Shiloh Christian
The state of Arkansas is producing some talented dual-threat quarterbacks in the class of 2023. Eli Wisdom Eli Wisdom 6'0" | 180 lbs | QB Shiloh Christian | 2023 State AR out of Shiloh Christian fits that description perfectly. Wisdom has the arm strength that scouts, and coaches look for when evaluating a quarterback to play at the next level. Wisdom has a strong, accurate arm and can the ball into windows that are small. He does not hang his wide receivers out to dry and he allows his wide outs to make plays. Another facet of Wisdom’s game is that he is not afraid to use his legs and escape the pocket. He will pick up key first downs and he has the speed to take it all the way. Wisdom has the potential to be a division one quarterback and I look for his recruiting to start to blow up this offseason.
Floyd Williams Floyd Williams 6'1" | 170 lbs | DB Gosnell | 2023 State AR -Gosnell
The theme for this article has been the dual-threat talents that all three quarterbacks have. Williams is another excellent dual-threat quarterback that is playing his high school football in the state of Arkansas. Williams is a nightmare to attempt to bring down when he gets out of the pocket and into the open field. An impressive characteristic of Williams’ game is that he does an excellent job of keeping his eyes down the field, looking for his wide receivers. The Gosnell coaching staff does a great job of designing plays for Williams and essentially moving him all over the field. Williams had good potential and he should have a terrific season for Gosnell. He is a quarterback that scouts and fans are going to want to keep an eye on through seven-on-seven play and during the season.
In part two of our look at the quarterback class of 2023 we will finish our look at the quarterbacks. The quarterback class of 2023 has the potential to be an extremely talented one and several potential division one quarterbacks can be found in this class.