Recruiting News 7-9-22
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The dead period has come to an end for the state of Arkansas this weekend. However, we still have plenty of recruiting and camp news to pay attention to this weekend. We are going to take a look at some…
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Continue ReadingThe dead period has come to an end for the state of Arkansas this weekend. However, we still have plenty of recruiting and camp news to pay attention to this weekend. We are going to take a look at some prospects that are busy on the recruiting trail as well as a few busy in the performance camps going on this weekend. Let’s get caught up on some recruiting news from around the Natural State.
Braylen Russell Braylen Russell 6'2" | 190 lbs | RB Benton | 2024 State AR -Running Back-Benton-2024
It has been a busy summer for Braylen Russell Braylen Russell 6'2" | 190 lbs | RB Benton | 2024 State AR . The Benton running back has seen his recruiting blow up over the past few weeks. Russell earned scholarship offers from Arkansas State, Ole Miss, and Tennessee this summer. However, he has the opportunity to have an excellent season with the Panthers. Russell is a running back that can hurt the opposing defense in both the run and the passing attacks, and he has the potential to have an excellent season this season. Watch for his recruiting to continue to take off over the next few months.
Kane Archer Kane Archer 6'1" | 205 lbs | QB Greenwood Bulldogs | 2026 State AR -Quarterback-Greenwood-2026
Had an opportunity to watch Kane Archer Kane Archer 6'1" | 205 lbs | QB Greenwood Bulldogs | 2026 State AR this week and he continues to impress me. The Greenwood signal caller is a student of the game. He spent his off week coaching up the class of 2028, 2029, and 2030. Meanwhile, he picked up a scholarship offer from Florida Atlantic during the course of the week. As the season approaches, the Greenwood Bulldogs have talent all over the football field and are a team that can contend for a state championship this season.
JT Tomescko JT Tomescko 6'2" | 175 lbs | DB Bentonville | 2023 State AR -Athlete-Bentonville-2023
Tomescko is a prospect that has impressed in numerous camps over the summer. He has made tremendous use of his time and earned a scholarship offer from the Air Force Academy this week. Tomescko is a force to deal with on both sides of the ball. However, in the secondary he is a defensive back that does a great job of playing the ball. Tomescko can separate the ball from the ball carrier on a consistent basis. Look out for Tomescko this season, he has the potential to have a strong 2022 football season.
Da’Shawn Chairs Da’Shawn Chairs 5'7" | 160 lbs | RB Elkins | 2024 State AR -Running Back-Elkins-2024
Da’Shawn Chairs Da’Shawn Chairs 5'7" | 160 lbs | RB Elkins | 2024 State AR made good use of the weekend. Chairs attended the Select 50 Showcase camp in Frisco, TX over the weekend. Chairs had a terrific performance again at this camp. For the second year in a row, Chairs was able take home the Most Valuable Player at the running back position. He is a weapon from anywhere on the field and is an explosive play waiting to happen. The 2022 season should be an impressive one for the Elkins running back. Keep an eye on Chairs, he has had a tremendous summer on the camp circuit.
Nykkisson Wimberly Nykkisson Wimberly 6'1" | 255 lbs | DL Arkadelphia | 2025 State AR -Defensive Line-Arkadelphia-2025
Keeping track of Nykkisson Wimberly Nykkisson Wimberly 6'1" | 255 lbs | DL Arkadelphia | 2025 State AR would be a great idea going into the 2022 season. He has performed well in the camp circuit this summer. Wimberly has flashed an impressive mix of power and speed that makes him a nightmare for opposing offensive lineman to account for. On Friday, the talented Arkadelphia defensive lineman picked up a scholarship offer from West Bay Collegiate Academy. Wimberly is a prospect that has an extremely high ceiling and I look forward to seeing what he does this season for the Badgers.