Prep Redzone Arkansas 2022 Week Five Prime Time Players
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We have reached the mid-way point of the 2022 football season in the state of Arkansas. Week five of the season had many prospects light up the Friday night skies. At this point in the weekend, we take a look…
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Continue ReadingWe have reached the mid-way point of the 2022 football season in the state of Arkansas. Week five of the season had many prospects light up the Friday night skies. At this point in the weekend, we take a look at some prospects that put up prime-time performances on Friday night. Plenty of players had a great night during week five and it is time to shine a spotlight on them.
Jason Sullivan Jason Sullivan 5'10" | 205 lbs | RB Carlisle | 2023 State AR -Running Back-Carlisle-2023
The Carlisle running back is becoming a mainstay on the prime-time players list every week. Sullivan displays good patience in allowing a lane to develop before exploding through the rushing lane. On Friday night, Sullivan carried the ball 26 times for 259 yards and five touchdowns. Keep an eye on Sullivan the rest of the season he is clicking on all cylinders.
Dax Goff Dax Goff 6'1" | 215 lbs | LB Booneville | 2024 State AR -Linebacker-Booneville-2024
One of the most versatile prospects in the class of 2024 is Booneville linebacker Dax Goff Dax Goff 6'1" | 215 lbs | LB Booneville | 2024 State AR . This season Goff has seen action on both sides of the ball. On Friday, Goff had no problem racking up the yardage against West Fork. He rushed 16 times for 307 yards and three touchdowns. However, he proceeded to tack on 48 yards receiving and 25 yards on kickoff returns. Goff has exploded this season and is a prospect to watch out for over the next two seasons.
Nick Bell Nick Bell 5'10" | 155 lbs | DB Bentonville West | 2023 State AR -Defensive Back-Bentonville West-2023
Nick Bell Nick Bell 5'10" | 155 lbs | DB Bentonville West | 2023 State AR is another prospect that has been performing well on both sides of the ball all season for the Wolverines. Friday night he had the opportunity to showcase his excellent speed against the Springdale Bulldogs. Bell had five receptions for 112 yards and two touchdowns on the night. Bell has elite speed and is a prospect to watch out for the rest of the season.
Braylen Russell Braylen Russell 6'2" | 190 lbs | RB Benton | 2024 State AR -Running Back-Benton-2024
The Arkansas commit is having a terrific season. In the victory over Marion on Friday night, Russell rushed 21 times for 168 yards and four touchdowns. To make those total even more impressive, those numbers were all accounted for in the first half. Russell and the Panthers are playing at a high level and are going to be a dangerous team to play the rest of the season.
Donovan Whitten Donovan Whitten 6'3" | 220 lbs | QB Arkadelphia | 2023 State AR -Quarterback-Arkadelphia-2023
Donovan Whitten Donovan Whitten 6'3" | 220 lbs | QB Arkadelphia | 2023 State AR and the Arkadelphia Badgers are one of the state’s most talented teams. The Badgers have the potential for a deep playoff run and Donovan Whitten Donovan Whitten 6'3" | 220 lbs | QB Arkadelphia | 2023 State AR is doing a terrific job at running the offense. Against Mena on Friday night, Whitten was 10-of-13 for 182 yards and four touchdowns. Meanwhile, Whitten tacked on 28 yards on the ground in route to a 54-7 victory on Friday night.
Jalen Dupree Jalen Dupree 6'1" | 210 lbs | RB Malvern | 2024 State AR -Running Back-Malvern-2024
Jalen Dupree Jalen Dupree 6'1" | 210 lbs | RB Malvern | 2024 State AR is a running back that college scouts should be watching out for over the next two seasons. Against Waldron on Friday night, the Malvern running back rushed 19 times for 255 yards and five touchdowns. Malvern is a dangerous team when everything is clicking and right now everything is clicking on all cylinders.
Hunter Houston Hunter Houston 6'2" | 205 lbs | QB Greenwood | 2023 State AR -Quarterback-Greenwood-2023
The Greenwood quarterback has been extremely sharp all season and Friday night was no different. Against Greenbrier, Houston was 38-of-46 for 351 yards and one touchdown. Houston made use of his legs on Friday rushing 10 times for 27 yards and one touchdown. Greenwood is getting hot at exactly the right time and Hunter Houston Hunter Houston 6'2" | 205 lbs | QB Greenwood | 2023 State AR continues to impress this season.
Eli Wisdom Eli Wisdom 6'0" | 180 lbs | QB Shiloh Christian | 2023 State AR -Quarterback-Shiloh Christian-2023
One of the most consistent signal callers in the state is Shiloh Christian quarterback Eli Wisdom Eli Wisdom 6'0" | 180 lbs | QB Shiloh Christian | 2023 State AR . On Friday night, Wisdom was extremely efficient against Clarksville. Wisdom was 16-of-22 for 257 yards and four touchdowns. He also made good use of his legs on Friday night, rushing eight times for 63 yards and two touchdowns. Wisdom and the Saints look to be in playoff mode right now, watch out for them.
Sam Sanders Sam Sanders 6'2" | 185 lbs | ATH Little Rock Catholic | 2023 State AR -Quarterback-Little Rock Catholic-2023
For folks that haven’t been paying attention, the Catholic Rockets are a dangerous football team and have plenty of talented players. Against West Memphis on Friday night, Sanders was 10-of-17 for 164 yards and three touchdowns. Sanders used his legs well in the victory over West Memphis rushing 13 times for 68 yards and two touchdowns. Keep an eye out for Little Rock Catholic they are getting hot at the right time.