Prep RedZone Arkansas August 2023 Newcomers
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The newcomers that have make the debut on the August edition of the 2023 rankings update have had excellent summers. The list of newcomers that are being added to the list are impressive and extremely talented. As with the previous classes, the talent is spread throughout the state of Arkansas, and we are going to highlight several of the talented players in this article
Joey Su’a Joey Su’a 6'5" | 320 lbs | OL Bentonville | 2023 State AR -Offensive Line-Bentonville
The Bentonville offensive lineman is a powerhouse that has earned several division one scholarship offers. Earlier in the summer Arkansas offered him a scholarship. Su’a has tremendously quick feet and makes good use of his speed in disrupting opposing defensive linemen’s pass rush. Su’a is a player that is strong enough to keep the opposing defensive lineman out of the backfield. He is going to be a player to watch out for this season.
Braden Jones Braden Jones 6'0" | 190 lbs | LB Bentonville West | 2023 State AR -Linebacker-Bentonville West
Jones is an extremely impressive linebacker out of Bentonville West. Jones shows excellent speed and is always around the ball carrier. He has been impressive all offseason at performance camps and 7-on-7 tournaments. Jones is going to be a player to keep an eye on this season. He has division one type of talent, and he has the potential to explode this season in terms of recruiting and play on the field.
Chris Gannaway Chris Gannaway 5'10" | 175 lbs | RB Bryant | 2023 State AR -Running Back-Bryant
Gannaway is a running back that displays excellent vision and patience for the running back position. The Bryant running back picks his rushing lanes well and he shows a good burst when rushing the football. He is the type of running back that can be used in the passing game and he has displayed good route running skill at 7-on-7 tournaments as well as performance camps during the offseason. Gannaway has the potential to be playing on Saturdays in the future and is a player to keep an eye on this season.
Tyler Givens Tyler Givens 6'1" | 190 lbs | QB Perryville | 2023 State AR -Quarterback-Perryville
Givens had an impressive 2020 season passing for 1,589 yards and contributing on the ground to the tune of 520 rushing yards. The Perryville Mustang has a strong arm, and he can make all the throws ask of him. He uses his legs well and can extend the play effectively. Givens makes good decisions with the football, and he does a good job of fitting the ball into his wide receivers. Givens is going to be a quarterback to watch out for this season. He has the arm strength, and he can run the ball well enough to keep the defense off balance.
Max Wilson Max Wilson 6'2" | 250 lbs | LB Arkadelphia | 2023 State AR -Linebacker-Arkadelphia
Wilson is an extremely versatile player that can play along the defensive line but also serve as a linebacker. He has a nose for the football and is always around the ball carrier. Wilson can disrupt the rushing game and his speed causes problems for opposing offensive linemen. He is also an extremely effective pass rusher, and he forces the quarterback and opposing linemen to account for him. He is a player to watch out for this season and scouts should start to take notice of him. Wilson is a player that has the potential to explode this season.