Recruiting News and Notes 1-16-23
The recruiting cycle is always busy across the country this time of year. The 2023 class is starting to sign national letters of intent and focus has shifted to 2024, 2025, and 2026. We are going to look at players…
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Continue ReadingThe recruiting cycle is always busy across the country this time of year. The 2023 class is starting to sign national letters of intent and focus has shifted to 2024, 2025, and 2026. We are going to look at players that placed commitments, received offers, and performed well in camps over the past week. It has been an extremely busy week with plenty of recruiting news going on across the Natural State.
Logan Tymeson Logan Tymeson 5'9" | 160 lbs | K Bentonville | 2023 State AR -Kicker-Bentonville-2023
Throughout his career with the Tigers, Tymeson was a consistent weapon at the kicking position. During his career with Bentonville, Tymeson connected on 19-of-22 field goals. He hit a long of 45 and was able to give Bentonville a chance to put points on the board from long range. On Sunday, Tymeson committed to Arkansas Tech. He will give Arkansas Tech a steady weapon that is an accurate kicker. He is going to be a prospect to watch in Russellville over the next few years.
Kyrone Sims Jr.-Linebacker-Watson Chapel-2023
Over the past three years, Kyrone Sims Jr. has been one of the most impressive linebackers in the state. The Watson Chapel linebacker does a great job of getting into the opposing offensive backfield. He uses his speed well to fend off blocks and bring down the ball carrier. The Arkansas Tech landed another talented prospect by bringing in Sims Jr. He is a prospect with the potential to see the field soon for Tech. Congratulations go out to Kyrone Sims Jr. on committing with Arkansas Tech.
Bradyn King Bradyn King 6'2" | 290 lbs | OL Gurdon | 2025 State AR -Offensive Line-Gurdon-2025
Bradyn King Bradyn King 6'2" | 290 lbs | OL Gurdon | 2025 State AR has been an offensive lineman to watch out for over the past few seasons. He is a powerhouse offensive lineman with extremely quick feet. King has done an excellent job of opening plenty of eyes around the state with his impressive play. King spent his weekend in Fayetteville visiting the Arkansas Razorbacks. The Gurdon offensive lineman was invited back for the spring game in Fayetteville. He is a prospect that has the potential to play on Saturdays in the future.
Walker White Walker White 6'3" | 200 lbs | QB Little Rock Christian | 2024 State AR -Quarterback-Little Rock Christian-2024
The 2024 class in the state of Arkansas is one of the most talented that the state has seen in a few years. Little Rock Christian signal caller Walker White Walker White 6'3" | 200 lbs | QB Little Rock Christian | 2024 State AR has had a busy couple of weeks on the recruiting front. White has a strong arm that can keep the opposing defense. Meanwhile, White is a threat to pick up yards on the ground and extend drives. Over the past two weeks, White has earned scholarship offers from Purdue, Miami, and Texas A&M. Look for this young man to play on Saturdays in the future.
Kobe Branham Kobe Branham 6'6" | 320 lbs | OL Fort Smith Southside | 2024 State AR -Offensive Line-Fort Smith Southside-2024
Bobby Petrino has hit the recruiting trail hard for the Aggies over the past few weeks. Kobe Branham Kobe Branham 6'6" | 320 lbs | OL Fort Smith Southside | 2024 State AR has excellent size and has played all along the offensive line for Fort Smith Southside. He has tremendous quickness and uses his feet well. Branham’s size at 6’6” serves him well and he looks to finish every block. Branham earned a scholarship offer from the Aggies and I look for his recruiting to explode and really take off over the next few months.
Charleston Collins Charleston Collins 6'4" | 240 lbs | DL Little Rock Mills | 2024 State AR -Defensive Line-Little Rock Mills-2024
It is never quiet when it comes to the recruiting of Charleston Collins Charleston Collins 6'4" | 240 lbs | DL Little Rock Mills | 2024 State AR . Collins uses his mix of power and speed to destroy the opposing offensive backfield. He does a great job of rushing the passer. Meanwhile, he is a defensive lineman that can play the tackle or edge rusher with equal effectiveness. Collins had a busy weekend regarding recruiting. The Little Rock Mills defensive standout earned scholarship offers from Auburn and Florida A&M. His recruitment is going to be an interesting one this offseason.
TJ Lindsey TJ Lindsey 6'5" | 260 lbs | DL Bryant | 2024 FL -Defensive Line-Bryant-2024
The state of Arkansas has an extremely talented defensive line grouping in the 2024 class this season. TJ Lindsey TJ Lindsey 6'5" | 260 lbs | DL Bryant | 2024 FL is another defensive lineman that mixes power with excellent speed. Lindsey is coming off of a tremendous showing in San Antonio at the All-American camp. Lindsey earned scholarship offers from Florida A&M and Oklahoma over the past few days. He is setting the stage for a massive 2023 football season.
Shamar Easter Shamar Easter 6'5" | 205 lbs | TE Ashdown | 2023 State AR -Tight End-Ashdown-2023
Easter had a tremendous high school career for Ashdown. He has displayed an ability to catch the football as well as block for his teammates. Easter is a threat in the red zone and does an impressive job of being able to high point the football. Over the weekend, Easter reaffirmed his commitment to the Arkansas Razorbacks. Easter is a prospect that I expect to see the field for the Razorbacks over the next season or two.
Floyd Williams Floyd Williams 6'1" | 170 lbs | DB Gosnell | 2023 State AR -Defensive Back-Gosnell-2023
Wrapping up our recruiting update for the week is talented Gosnell defensive back Floyd Williams Floyd Williams 6'1" | 170 lbs | DB Gosnell | 2023 State AR . Williams has the speed needed to terrorize opposing wide receivers. He does an excellent job of being able to pick off passes and take them the other direction. Williams has committed to Missouri State over the past few weeks. Meanwhile, that has not stopped Houston and the Oregon Ducks from extending scholarship offers his way. Williams has the potential to make plenty of noise on Saturdays in the future.