Prep RedZone Arkansas Week 7 Prime-Time Players
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It is becoming crunch time in the high school football season in the state of Arkansas. However, plenty of chances exist for players to earn some prime-time player distinction from Prep RedZone Arkansas. It was a great night of high…
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Continue ReadingIt is becoming crunch time in the high school football season in the state of Arkansas. However, plenty of chances exist for players to earn some prime-time player distinction from Prep RedZone Arkansas. It was a great night of high school football in the state of Arkansas.
Eli Wisdom Eli Wisdom 6'0" | 180 lbs | QB Shiloh Christian | 2023 State AR -Quarterback-Shiloh Christian-2023
The Shiloh Christian quarterback has been on a roll all season and that did stop on Friday night. Wisdom was 11/16 passing for 242 yards and three touchdowns. However, Wisdom was not finished there, he also rushed for 128 yards and two touchdowns on eight carries. The Saints offense is clicking on all cylinders at the right time of year.
James Jointer James Jointer 6'0" | 205 lbs | RB Little Rock Parkview | 2022 State AR -Running Back-Little Rock Parkview-2022
Jointer had an impressive performance against the Van Buren Pointers on Friday. Jointer rushed for 149 yards and two touchdowns. Jointer has that mix of speed and power that you like to see in the running back position. The Parkview running back continues to put together strong performances to wind down the season.
Donovan Whitten Donovan Whitten 6'3" | 220 lbs | QB Arkadelphia | 2023 State AR -Quarterback-Arkadelphia-2023
The Badgers quarterback had a busy night. Whitten passed for 155 yards on 7/10 passing and two touchdowns. Whitten rushed five times for 48 yards and one touchdown. Whitten has had a strong 2022 season and has the potential to continue to raise his game.
Landon Wright Landon Wright 5'9" | 165 lbs | QB Ozark | 2023 State AR -Athlete-Ozark-2023
Wright did a little /bit of everything for Ozark on Friday night. Wright was 5/7 for 85 yards and two touchdowns. Meanwhile, Wright 15 times for 116 yards and three touchdowns. On the defensive side of the ball, Wright racked up three tackles. Wright had a tremendous outing for the Hillbillies tonight and has got Ozark focused on finishing the season out in a strong fashion.
Jaishon Davis Jaishon Davis 6'2" | 200 lbs | ATH Arkadelphia | 2022 State AR -Running Back-Arkadelphia-2022
Arkadelphia is such a talented team, and it is no surprise to see several Badgers make the prime-time players listing this week. Davis rushed 17 times for 183 yards on the ground. Davis also tacked on three touchdowns tonight. Keep an eye on Davis as the season starts to wind down this season, he is playing at an extremely high level.
Stran Smith Stran Smith 6'2" | 200 lbs | QB Benton | 2022 State AR -Quarterback-Benton-2022
Over the past few weeks, Stran Smith Stran Smith 6'2" | 200 lbs | QB Benton | 2022 State AR has made people take notice of him and tonight was no different. Smith went 19/30 for 234 yards and three touchdowns on Friday night. Smith lit up Mountain Home and continues his solid play this season. He is a quarterback with the potential to play on Saturdays in the future.
Rykar Acebo Rykar Acebo 6'4" | 170 lbs | QB Jonesboro | 2022 State AR -Quarterback-Jonesboro-2022
Jonesboro quarterback Rykar Acebo Rykar Acebo 6'4" | 170 lbs | QB Jonesboro | 2022 State AR has played well every week this season and Friday night nothing changed from that narrative. Friday night Acebo was 10/13 for 230 yards and six touchdowns. Acebo is throwing the ball with accuracy and is playing smart football.
Charlie Fiser Charlie Fiser 6'1" | 200 lbs | QB Pulaski Academy | 2022 State AR -Quarterback-Pulaski Academy-2022
Fiser continued his strong play in a big matchup against Maumelle on Friday night. On Friday, Fiser passed for 433 yards of off 29/45 and he topped it off with four touchdown passes. Fiser is a quarterback that just continues to make the strong throw and makes the accurate throw as well. The Bruins are going to be a dangerous team come playoff time.
James “Kenan” Sneed James “Kenan” Sneed 6'1" | 190 lbs | LB Heber Springs | 2023 State AR -Linebacker-Heber Springs-2023
James “Kenan” Sneed James “Kenan” Sneed 6'1" | 190 lbs | LB Heber Springs | 2023 State AR is a player to keep an eye on this season. Sneed racked up 17 tackles, 2 tackles for loss, 1 sack, 1 interception, and a pick six. Sneed should sleep well this weekend after an excellent night on Friday night. Sneed is someone that I would expect to shoot up the Prep RedZone Arkansas player rankings over the next few months.
Cooper Wilcox Cooper Wilcox 6'0" | 175 lbs | QB Greenbrier | 2022 State AR -Quarterback-Greenbrier-2022
Wilcox is a smart football player, and he takes what the defense gives him. Wilcox was 7/9 passing for 186 yards and two touchdowns. Wilcox was not done there, he rushed for 59 yards and a touchdown on just five carries. Wilcox is playing good football and so is Greenbrier!
Jaylin McKinney Jaylin McKinney 6'0" | 165 lbs | WR Pulaski Academy | 2023 State AR -Wide Receiver-Pulaski Academy-2023
McKinney has lit up opposing defense all season long and he continued his solid play on Friday night. McKinney hauled in 12 receptions for 193 yards and one touchdown on Friday. McKinney continues to create separation and just make scouts and fans sit up and take notice. Look for a big close and a big 2022 season.
DeAndra Burns DeAndra Burns 5'11" | 150 lbs | WR El Dorado | 2023 State AR Jr.-Wide Receiver-El Dorado-2023
Burns Jr. is a piece of what is shaping out to be an excellent wide receiver class in 2023. He racked up six receptions for 100 yards and touchdown on Friday night. Burns Jr has excellent speed and is someone that will continue to draw the attention of scouts and fans over the next few months.
Jordan Mills Jordan Mills 6'4" | 210 lbs | QB Hot Springs Lakeside | 2022 State AR -Quarterback-Hot Springs Lakeside-2022
The Hot Springs Lakeside quarterback continues to have a strong 2021 season. Mills passed for 360 yards and four touchdowns on Friday night. Mills has played well all season and is a quarterback that scouts will need to keep an eye to close out the 2021 season.
Tyrin Ruffin Tyrin Ruffin 6'1" | 210 lbs | TE Jonesboro | 2022 State AR -Tight End-Jonesboro-2022
Ruffin exploded on Friday night. The Jonesboro tight end hauled in three receptions for 147 yards and three touchdowns. Ruffin is a player that is catching fire late and one to keep an eye on as the season winds down for the Hurricane.
Sharmon Rester Sharmon Rester 5'11" | 185 lbs | QB El Dorado | 2022 State AR -Quarterback-El Dorado-2024
Rester is just lighting up the opposing team every Friday night this season. Last night, it was pretty much business as usual. Rester was 9/20 for 140 yards and two touchdowns. Meanwhile, he rushed for 169 yards and two touchdowns off of 15 carries. He is playing at an extremely high level and people should be paying attention by now.