Never Before Covered 8-25-22

Tom Tabler August 25, 2022 @ 05:29 PM

With the high school football season 24 hours away, we are going to shine a spotlight on some guys that we have not focused on yet. With four classes to focus on, we tend to spread the spotlight around a little bit. Every prospect that we are going to look are guys that are going to see plenty of action on Friday nights this fall. Here are the prospects that the spotlight shines on this week.   [player_tooltip player_id='400739' first='Jacob' last='Olade']-Offensive Line-De Queen-2023    The De Queen offensive line is anchored by [player_tooltip player_id='400739' first='Jacob' last='Olade'] this season. He is a strong prospect that can overpower opposing defensive linemen. Olade has the quickness to pull and clear a path for the ball carrier. The versatility that Olade has will help the De Queen offensive line this quite a bit. He is a prospect that folks will want to keep an eye on this season. Olade has the potential with a big season to earn some scholarship offers over the course of the season.   [player_tooltip player_id='413551' first='Lane' last='Hightower']-Quarterback-Cedarville-2023   The Cedarville Pirates always have a rushing attack that is one of the best in the state of Arkansas. For the 2022 season, [player_tooltip player_id='413551' first='Lane' last='Hightower'] will direct the Cedarville offense. Hightower is a quarterback that can mix the run and the pass game for the Pirates. Hightower is a signal caller that has a strong arm and is accurate with the football. He is going to be a prospect to watch out for this season because he adds the dimension of throwing the football to a talented rushing attack.   [player_tooltip player_id='400541' first='Cole' last='Ketchum']-Quarterback-Hackett-2024   Ketchum had an excellent season last season for the Hornets. Anytime a prospect throws for over 1,000 yards and 14 touchdowns to close out the year, he is certainly a prospect worth watching out for the following season. Ketchum is a quarterback that has the speed to do some damage in the open field. Ketchum has the accuracy and arm strength to cause problems for opposing defenses this season. Hackett is a team to watch out for this season.   [player_tooltip player_id='413537' first='Jonah' last='Walker']-Tight End-Marked Tree-2025   Walker is a versatile tight end that can block and be used in the passing game with equal effectiveness. Walker does a good job of helping clear a path for his teammates in the rushing game. Meanwhile, he provides a tall target at 6-2 that can make plays with the football. Walker is a target that has the potential to be dangerous in the red zone. However, he is also a receiver that can make plays in the open field, and he is a prospect to pay attention to over the next couple of seasons.   [player_tooltip player_id='392341' first='Will' last='Thyer']-Defensive Back-Jonesboro-2023   [player_tooltip player_id='392341' first='Will' last='Thyer'] is a playmaker for the Hurricane defense. The versatility that he possesses is something that the Jonesboro coaching staff are going to be able to use all season. Thyer racked up 73 tackles on the season and in the process earned all-conference honors. Thyer is a prospect that has the potential to play on Saturdays in the future. I expect a big season from the Jonesboro defensive back this season.

With the high school football season 24 hours away, we are going to shine a spotlight on some guys that we have not focused on yet. With four classes to focus on, we tend to spread the spotlight around a little bit. Every prospect that we are going to look are guys that are going to see plenty of action on Friday nights this fall. Here are the prospects that the spotlight shines on this week.