Under the Radar 2024 October Prospects

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>With the high school football season approaching the playoffs rather rapidly. We are going to look at some class of 2024 prospects that are flying under the radar. The high school season has been a tremendous one up to this point in the state of Arkansas. Let's take a look at several prospects that have opened eyes this season but are still flying under the radar.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='119067' first='David' last='Austin Reed']-Quarterback-Russellville-5'10” 155-Pounds</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>D.A. Reed is a quarterback that makes good decisions with the football. He has the accuracy to fit the ball into some tight windows. Reed is dangerous when he escapes the pocket. He does a good job of keeping his eyes down the field. Reed is not afraid to use his legs to pick up yards on the ground. The Cyclones are 4-4 on the season and have played extremely impressive football in one of the toughest conferences in the state of Arkansas. He is a prospect to keep an eye on going into next season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='304658' first='Dennis' last='Gaines']-Running Back-East Poinsett County-5'10” 165-Pounds</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>One of the most productive running backs in the state of Arkansas is racking up the yardage for East Poinsett County. Currently, Gaines leads the state of Arkansas in rushing yardage with 1,959 yards churned out on the ground. He is a difficult running back to bring down that is rarely brought down on the initial contact. Gaines is a running back to keep an eye on over the next few months. He is a running back that can shoulder the load and has the potential to play on Saturdays in the future.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='159270' first='Lachlan' last='McKinney']-Wide Receiver-Fayetteville-5'11” 185-Pounds</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>McKinney is a wide receiver to pay attention to over the next few months. He does a great job of running smooth routes. McKinney has the speed to create separation from opposing defensive backs. He is a wide receiver that does a nice job of working his way back to the quarterback and getting himself open. McKinney works the slot effectively but has the speed to play the outside when needed. Keep an eye on him as the season winds down and be prepared for him to put up some big numbers next season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='205755' first='Cooper' last='Jones']-Linebacker-Little Rock Christian-6'3” 205-Pounds</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Little Rock Christian does an excellent job of producing quality linebackers. [player_tooltip player_id='205755' first='Cooper' last='Jones'] is another talented linebacker that plays the run and the pass with equal effectiveness. He has the ability to cover wide receivers and tight ends impressively. Jones does a good job of defeating blocks and getting into the opposing backfield. Little Rock Christian always has talented players coming up through the ranks and Jones is certainly one to watch out for over the next season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='149570' first='Courtney' last='Crutchfield']-Wide Receiver-Pine Bluff-6'3” 175-Pounds</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Crutchfield is a very talented wide receiver. He has the talent to stretch field vertically for the Zebras. Meanwhile, he can crisp routes and shake off opposing defensive backs with little effort. Crutchfield is a wide receiver to pay attention to the rest of the season and going into the 2023 season. Pine Bluff always has a talented roster, and this season has not been any different. Crutchfield is a receiver with the potential to play on Saturdays in the future.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->