Springdale’s Top Junior & Senior Prospects

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Today, we're out in the state of Arkansas looking at some of the top prospects for the Springdale Bulldogs. Currently, the Bulldogs sit at 0-3 with a bye this week before a big home game against Rogers Heritage. This is a team with some sleepers, and I think a few could be steals for a couple of lucky colleges. Keep an eye on these prospects, as they could see their stock rise if they put together a nice 2022 season. With that being said, here's who you need to know! </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator {"className":"is-style-wide"} --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide"/> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>ATH: Kain Pinto, 5'10" 170</em></strong>, <strong><em>SR</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><li>A high motor to go with plenty of closing speed.</li><li>Turns into a relentless pass rusher off the edge. </li><li>Physical at the point of attack when taking on blocks.</li><li>Reads his keys and gets downhill quickly.</li></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:separator {"className":"is-style-wide"} --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide"/> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>DE: [player_tooltip player_id='260419' first='Kaden' last='Spencer'], 6'3" 250, JR</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><li>A well-tuned five-technique with good bend.</li><li>Spencer will get his hand up if he can't bring down the quarterback and will look to take the ball out of the QB's hand.</li><li>He has a powerful bullrush in his toolbox.</li><li>I think he could kick down inside at the next level based on his ability to hold up against the run &amp; his god-given frame.</li></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:separator {"className":"is-style-wide"} --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide"/> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>ATH: [player_tooltip player_id='240097' first='Za'Marion' last='Manuel'], 5'11" 155</em></strong>, <strong><em>SR</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><li>Quite instinctive when reading route concepts.</li><li>Shows proper makeup speed on defense when beat.</li><li>Is a firm tackler when called upon to do so.</li><li>What he may lack in size he makes up for in competitiveness.</li></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:separator {"className":"is-style-wide"} --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide"/> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>OL: [player_tooltip player_id='139606' first='Giovanni' last='Almaraz'], 6'3" 315</em></strong>, <strong><em>SR</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><li>Plays an aggressive form of ball and looks to finish off almost every block he initiates. </li><li>Shows solid size for the guard position at the next level.</li><li>Effort and hand placement are there.</li><li>Knows how to catch opposing defensive linemen lunging at him.</li></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:separator {"className":"is-style-wide"} --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide"/> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>ATH: [player_tooltip player_id='140726' first='Ta'Jon' last='Sparks'], 5'10" 160</em></strong>, <strong><em>SR</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><li>An explosive kid on either side of the ball who can simply make something happen.</li><li>Impressive burst and acceleration once he touches the football.</li><li>Is sticky in man coverage and can run stride for stride with the best of them.</li><li>Has an uncanny ability to time up snap counts and block kicks rushing off the edge.</li></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:separator {"className":"is-style-wide"} --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide"/> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>DB: Tryston Skelton, 5'11" 160, JR</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><li>A physical tackler that is always looking for work around the box.</li><li>Easily works his way off blocks out on the perimeter.</li><li>Has totaled 20 tackles in just two games.</li><li>Could be a core special teamer almost immediately based on his sheer will.</li></ul> <!-- /wp:list -->