Recruiting News and Notes-12-25-22
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Continue ReadingTo kick things off in the recruiting update for the week. The staff of Prep Redzone Arkansas would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays. It is a privilege to get to do this job every day and we love you guys. Shifting gears to what was an extremely busy week of recruiting news across the Natural State. Let’s take a look at some of the prospects that made recruiting news this week.
Quincy Rhodes Jr.-Linebacker-North Little Rock-2023
During the early signing day, Rhodes Jr. made it official by signing his national letter of intent to play for the University of Arkansas. Over the past few years, Rhodes Jr. has been one of the most versatile players on the defensive side of the ball for North Little Rock. He has displayed the ability to drop back and play the linebacker spot or put his hand down and rush the passer from the edge rusher spot. He is a prospect to watch out for, Rhodes Jr. has the potential to light things up on the field on Saturdays in the future.
DeAndra Burns DeAndra Burns 5'11" | 150 lbs | WR El Dorado | 2023 State AR -Wide Receiver-El Dorado-2023
DeAndra Burns DeAndra Burns 5'11" | 150 lbs | WR El Dorado | 2023 State AR is one of the most explosive wide receivers in the state of Arkansas with the ball in his hands. He is a wide receiver that can be lined up in the slot or split out wide and produce in similar fashion. On Wednesday, Burns was able to sign his national letter of intent to play for the Arkansas State Red Wolves. He is a prospect that will give the Arkansas State offense a guy that can stretch the field and keep the defense honest.
Joey Su’a Joey Su’a 6'5" | 320 lbs | OL Bentonville | 2023 State AR -Offensive Line-Bentonville-2023
The offensive line talent in the class of 2023 is something that is extremely impressive. Bentonville offensive lineman Joey Su’a Joey Su’a 6'5" | 320 lbs | OL Bentonville | 2023 State AR is a prospect that can overpower opposing defensive linemen. The Arkansas Razorbacks made signing a dominant offensive lineman that can play the tackle position a priority. On Monday, Su’a signed his name on the letter of intent to play for the Arkansas Razorbacks. He has the potential to be a key part of the recruiting class for the Razorbacks.
TJ Lindsey TJ Lindsey 6'5" | 260 lbs | DL Bryant | 2024 FL -Defensive Line-Bryant-2024
The class of 2024 is going to make headlines with the number of talented of defensive linemen in the class. TJ Lindsey TJ Lindsey 6'5" | 260 lbs | DL Bryant | 2024 FL is a defensive lineman that has the ability to completely take a game over. He is one of the most disruptive linemen that I have seen in years. Lindsey’s ability to disrupt both the run and the passing attacks of the opponent is rare. Lindsey earned scholarship offers from UNLV and the University of Tennessee earlier in the week. Lindsey is one of the top five players to keep an eye on in the state this upcoming season.
Charleston Collins Charleston Collins 6'4" | 240 lbs | DL Little Rock Mills | 2024 State AR -Defensive Line-Little Rock Mills-2024
As we already discussed, the defensive line class in 2024 is ridiculously talented. Collins is a versatile defensive lineman that can play all along the defensive front. Collins is a powerhouse with excellent speed. He requires two blockers most of the time and can impact both the passing and rushing attacks. The coaching staffs of UNLV and the University of Tennessee made it a point to target this talented defensive lineman as well. Lindsey and Collins are both a force and will see plenty of playing time on Saturdays in the future.
Quentin Murphy Quentin Murphy 6'1" | 190 lbs | QB Little Rock Parkview | 2025 State AR -Quarterback-Joe T. Robinson-2025
I have talked about the quarterback classes over the next few years, and they all contain numerous division one prospects. Quentin Murphy Quentin Murphy 6'1" | 190 lbs | QB Little Rock Parkview | 2025 State AR is a quarterback that can do everything at the quarterback position. He has impressive arm strength and can stretch the opposing defense deep. Meanwhile, he does an excellent job of creating plays with his legs. The Colorado Buffaloes extended a scholarship offer to the talented Robinson signal caller a few days ago. Murphy has the potential do some big things on Saturdays in the future.