Offseason Work Begins Full Force
With the start of a new year and new semester in the state of Arkansas, the offseason work and camps have started in earnest. Several prospects from the state of Arkansas were working at the National Combine in San Antonio…
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Continue ReadingWith the start of a new year and new semester in the state of Arkansas, the offseason work and camps have started in earnest. Several prospects from the state of Arkansas were working at the National Combine in San Antonio this weekend. Meanwhile, Coach Brayden Scott at QB Impact and D1 Training in Rogers had a large group of prospects from around the state putting in work this weekend as well. In this article, we are going to highlight several prospects starting preparations for the 2023 season.
TJ Lindsey TJ Lindsey 6'5" | 260 lbs | DL Bryant | 2024 FL -Defensive Line-Bryant-2024
The Bryant defensive lineman continues to impress and open eyes throughout the country. Lindsey had the opportunity to attend the National Combine in San Antonio over the past few days and in the process put on a show. Lindsey was able to put his skills on display in one-on-one competition and get into the offensive backfield. He is setting the stage for a big 2023 season and I look for the scholarship offers to continue to pour in for the versatile Bryant defensive lineman.
Derrick Murdock Derrick Murdock 5'11" | 190 lbs | LB Little Rock Southwest | 2024 State AR -Linebacker-Little Rock Mills-2024
Derrick Murdock Derrick Murdock 5'11" | 190 lbs | LB Little Rock Southwest | 2024 State AR displayed last season that he is one of the most impressive pass rushers in the state of Arkansas. The Little Rock Mills linebacker terrorized opposing quarterbacks last season and I look for him to do the same in 2023. However, in San Antonio over the weekend, Murdock was able to put his speed on display and drop back into pass coverage. Murdock showed that he has the speed to stick with opposing tight ends, wide receivers, and running backs. Look for Murdock to make plenty of recruiting noise over the next few months after a great start to the offseason.
Grayson Wilson Grayson Wilson 6'4" | 200 lbs | QB Conway | 2025 State AR -Quarterback-Central Arkansas Christian-2025
The Central Arkansas Christian signal caller made the trip to Rogers and put on a show on Saturday night. Wilson is a quarterback that throws with impressive accuracy. He can throw with touch or put a little more heat on the football. Wilson has good mobility and did a great job of keeping his eyes down the field to make the throw last season. Wilson is a quarterback that I am expecting big things from in 2023. He has the talent and potential to play on Saturdays in the future.
Hunter Marshall Hunter Marshall 5'8" | 245 lbs | OL Farmington | 2024 State AR -Offensive Line-Farmington-2024
One prospect that is continuing to hone his craft is Farmington center Hunter Marshall Hunter Marshall 5'8" | 245 lbs | OL Farmington | 2024 State AR . Marshall has immediately started work on preparing for the 2023 football season. He is an offensive lineman that had a strong 2022 football season. The Farmington offensive line over the past few years has been one of the state’s best and I do not look for that to change in 2023. One thing that is clear, is that Marshall will put the work in during the offseason and continue to improve. College scouts should keep an eye on this talented offensive lineman.
Cody Taylor Cody Taylor 6'3" | 290 lbs | OL Greenwood | 2026 State AR -Offensive Line-Greenwood-2026
D1 Training in Rogers had plenty of talented offensive lineman putting in the work on Saturday night. Greenwood offensive lineman Cody Taylor Cody Taylor 6'3" | 290 lbs | OL Greenwood | 2026 State AR is a prospect that is generating plenty of excitement as college teams start to prepare to offer 2025 and 2026 classes. Taylor is a powerhouse on the offensive line and is impressive prospect at one of the tackle positions. He has extremely quick feet and it is easy to see why Ole Miss and Kentucky have extended scholarship offers. Taylor is a prospect to watch out for this season.
Stephen Reynolds-Offensive Line-Springdale Har-Ber-2024
Reynolds is a versatile offensive lineman at Springdale Har-Ber that has the quickness and strength to play all along the offensive line. Reynolds was impressive Saturday night and was putting in the offseason work to prepare. He displayed good speed and impressive strength and is a prospect to watch out for over the next few months. Reynolds versatility will serve him well as the Wildcats adjust to new a head coach walking the sidelines.
Slade Norwood Slade Norwood 5'11" | 155 lbs | QB Farmington | 2027 State AR -Quarterback-Farmington-2027
Slade Norwood Slade Norwood 5'11" | 155 lbs | QB Farmington | 2027 State AR continues to open eyes and impress, whether be in games or just going through offseason work. Norwood has a strong arm and is a prospect that goes through all of the details. No detail is too small for Norwood and he continues to be a student of the game that wants to improve in all areas. I look for Slade to continue to open eyes not just in the state of Arkansas but in camps across the country this offseason.
Landon Billy Landon Billy 6'2" | 260 lbs | OL Greenwood | 2026 State AR -Offensive Line-Greenwood-2026
Billy opened plenty of eyes this season. The freshman Greenwood offensive lineman has a high motor and impressive power. He is another offensive lineman that is a workhorse. Billy wants to continue to improve and hone his craft and he is versatile enough to play all along the offensive front. The Greenwood Bulldogs are extremely talented and this group has the talent and depth to make a deep playoff run over the next few years.
Brady Permenter-Offensive Line-Greenwood-2026
Permenter has the frame and the talent to man one of the offensive tackle positions for the Bulldogs over the next few seasons. Permenter has quick feet and can get out of the stance and into the opposing defensive lineman quickly. He has impressive strength and has the potential to be a force on the offensive line over the next couple of seasons. The Greenwood offensive line has the potential to be one of the best in the state.
Akira Fujibayashi-Offensive Line-Greenwood-2026
The state of Arkansas has a number of talented centers coming up through the ranks over the next few years. Akira Fujibayashi is one of those centers that has excellent speed and good strength. I have never seen him deliver a bad snap; a trait he has in common with Hunter Marshall Hunter Marshall 5'8" | 245 lbs | OL Farmington | 2024 State AR of Farmington. Both of the center prospects that I had the chance to observe on Saturday night are prospects that scouts should take a long look at. Fujibayashi is a student of the game and I look forward to watching him over the next few seasons.
Kaleb Johnson Kaleb Johnson 5'7" | 165 lbs | RB Fayetteville | 2026 State AR -Running Back-Fayetteville-2026
The Fayetteville running back had the opportunity to get some work in over the weekend. Johnson displayed impressive speed and seemed ready to take on the offseason work heading his way. He does a good job of catching the football and being able to make a few cuts and make people miss. I have always been impressed with his ability to find a good lane to rush through and he has the potential to do some big things for the Bulldogs over the next few years. He is another 2026 prospect to watch out for this offseason.