Recruiting News and Notes 1-1-23
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The recruiting period heading into the new year has been a busy one for prospects across the Natural State. College scouts and coaches are extending scholarship offers to the 2024, 2025, and now 2026 classes. Most are looking to get…
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Continue ReadingThe recruiting period heading into the new year has been a busy one for prospects across the Natural State. College scouts and coaches are extending scholarship offers to the 2024, 2025, and now 2026 classes. Most are looking to get a jump on the competition and some simply do not sleep and go full blast 24-7. Let’s get caught on the recruiting news making headlines across the Natural State this week.
Cody Taylor Cody Taylor 6'3" | 290 lbs | OL Greenwood | 2026 State AR -Offensive Line-Greenwood-2026
Get used to seeing the name Cody Taylor Cody Taylor 6'3" | 290 lbs | OL Greenwood | 2026 State AR over the next couple of years. Taylor is a versatile offensive lineman that can play all along the offensive line. He has the rare mix of speed and power that coaches look for at the division one ranks. Taylor does a fantastic job of finishing blocks and looking for another defender to block. Over the course of the week, the talented Greenwood earned scholarship offers from the Ole Miss Rebels and the Kentucky Wildcats. He is a prospect to watch over the next few seasons.
Antanius Tiggs Antanius Tiggs 6'2" | 220 lbs | DL Marion | 2023 State AR -Defensive Line-Marion-2023
The Marion Patriots have no problem developing talent that can play on Saturdays. Antanius Tiggs Antanius Tiggs 6'2" | 220 lbs | DL Marion | 2023 State AR is a versatile prospect that can play the linebacker position or put his hand down and rush the passer from the edge rusher spot. Tiggs uses his speed well to get into the offensive backfield and disrupt the passing game. Tiggs committed to play for the Arkansas State Red Wolves and will be a prospect to watch for the Red Wolves over the next few years.
Walker White Walker White 6'3" | 200 lbs | QB Little Rock Christian | 2024 State AR -Quarterback-Little Rock Christian-2024
Recruiting continues to hum right along for the talented Little Rock Christian signal caller. White is an accurate passer that can fit the ball into some tight windows. He has displayed good touch on his passes, and it comes as no surprise that he is drawing the interest of division one programs. Over the past few weeks, White has earned three scholarship offers. Clemson, UNLV, and Auburn have all extended scholarship offers to the talented Little Rock Christian signal caller.
Drake Lindsey Drake Lindsey 6'3" | 180 lbs | QB Fayetteville | 2024 State AR -Quarterback-Fayetteville-2024
The recruiting momentum for Fayetteville quarterback Drake Lindsey Drake Lindsey 6'3" | 180 lbs | QB Fayetteville | 2024 State AR has been on the rise over the past few weeks. Lindsey has a strong arm and can fit the ball into his receivers. The windows that Lindsey throws into can at times be extremely small. The Fayetteville signal caller knows when to escape the pocket and does a great job of using his legs to pick up yardage. Over the past few weeks, Lindsey has earned scholarship offers from UNLV and Colorado State. He will be a quarterback to watch out for in 2023.
Torren Jackson Torren Jackson 5'10" | 160 lbs | ATH Watson Chapel | 2023 State AR -Defensive Back-Watson Chapel-2023
Torren Jackson Torren Jackson 5'10" | 160 lbs | ATH Watson Chapel | 2023 State AR is one of those under the radar prospects that has the potential to do big things at the next level. He has tremendous speed and is the type of defensive back that can terrorize opposing wide receivers. Jackson is not afraid to get physical with the opposing wide receivers and has the speed to stick with opposing wide receivers. Over the past few weeks, Jackson has earned scholarship offers from McPherson College and Culver-Stockton College. Keep an eye on Jackson at the next level.