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The offseason can be a bit slow at times, however this week in the state of Arkansas was a busy week for a number of athletes. Many of the Prep RedZone Arkansas prospects have been competing in track and field…
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Continue ReadingThe offseason can be a bit slow at times, however this week in the state of Arkansas was a busy week for a number of athletes. Many of the Prep RedZone Arkansas prospects have been competing in track and field events as well as 7-on-7 tournaments. Meanwhile, recruiting visits and prospect days have been taking place over the past few weeks. We are going to look at some of the prospects that have had a busy week.
Chris Gannaway Chris Gannaway 5'10" | 175 lbs | RB Bryant | 2023 State AR -Running Back-Bryant-2023
Gannaway is a prospect that had an extremely impressive performance in Houston last weekend. He displayed great hands in catching the ball and has shown that he can carry the football but also catch the ball. Gannaway on Friday picked up a scholarship offer from Tennessee-Martin. The offer from Tennessee-Martin is the fourth of scholarship for the Bryant running back. Look for a busy offseason to continue for Gannaway.
Allen Thomason Allen Thomason 6'5" | 255 lbs | OL Pulaski Academy | 2023 State AR -Offensive Line-Pulaski Academy-2023
The Pulaski Academy offensive lineman had a terrific 2021 season and has set the bar high for a strong 2022 season. Thomason has had a busy few weeks so far this offseason. He picked up scholarship offers from Penn and the Air Force Academy over the past few days. Thomason accounted for 31 pancake blocks in 2022 and is an offensive lineman that is going to catch plenty of headlines as the 2022 season approaches.
Luke King Luke King 6'2" | 205 lbs | QB Hazen | 2023 State AR -Quarterback-Hazen-2023
Luke King Luke King 6'2" | 205 lbs | QB Hazen | 2023 State AR is a quarterback that has flown under the radar, even after having an impressive 2021 football season. King is one of the most impressive quarterback prospects in the class of 2023 and the numbers from the 2021 season reflect that fact. He passed for 2,800 yards and 32 touchdowns. Meanwhile, King displayed good awareness of when to escape the pocket and pick up first downs with his legs. Tennessee-Martin made the wise decision of offering a scholarship to King on Friday. I expect a big season from King in 2022.
Josh Ficklin Josh Ficklin 5'10" | 195 lbs | RB Bentonville | 2023 State AR -Running Back-Bentonville-2023
Prep RedZone Arkansas had the opportunity to watch Ficklin up close several times last season. The Bentonville running back rushed for 1,533 yards and 23 touchdowns last season. Ficklin is a running back that has the potential to improve upon those numbers from a season ago. He does a great job of catching the ball out of the backfield and then making plays with the ball. Ficklin had a busy week receiving scholarship offers from Tennessee-Martin and Incarnate Word. He also paid a visit to Kansas State University on junior day over the weekend. Ficklin has the bar set for a strong 2022 football season.
Carson Morgan Carson Morgan 6'1" | 180 lbs | RB Bentonville West | 2023 State AR -Running Back-Bentonville West-2023
Benton County has plenty of talented running backs. In eight games last season, Carson Morgan Carson Morgan 6'1" | 180 lbs | RB Bentonville West | 2023 State AR rushed for over 1,000 yards and 10 touchdowns. The Bentonville West running back does an excellent job allowing the rushing lane to develop and bursting through it. He has proven to be a talented receiver that can create separation and give defensive backs plenty of headaches in the process. Morgan on a visit to the Air Force Academy over the weekend picked up a scholarship offer from the Falcons. The first of many offers to come his way over the next few months.
Jadyn Johnson Jadyn Johnson 6'0" | 195 lbs | WR Van Buren | 2025 State AR -Wide Receiver-Van Buren-2025
Van Buren wide receiver Jadyn Johnson Jadyn Johnson 6'0" | 195 lbs | WR Van Buren | 2025 State AR has had a busy weekend. The talented Van Buren wide receiver attended prospect day at the University of Arkansas on Saturday and was impressed with everything he saw. However, he was not finished there, Johnson traveled Little Rock to take part in the camp being put on by Lyon College and Oklahoma Baptist. Johnson is going to be a prospect to watch out for this season, Van Buren has a talented receiving corps, and it has the potential to be a strong year for the Pointers.