Performance Camp and 7-on-7’s Heating Up
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February and March are the months where players begin to focus on ways of improving on the field. We are going to take a look at a few players each week that are receiving invitations and performing well at camps…
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Continue ReadingFebruary and March are the months where players begin to focus on ways of improving on the field. We are going to take a look at a few players each week that are receiving invitations and performing well at camps as well as tournaments. The players will take what they learn in camps, individual practices, and 7-on-7 tournaments and apply them to the field later in the year. Invitations for performance camps are going out as of this article being written and we are going to highlight a few prospects from all facets to keep an eye on over the next few months.
Landon Holcomb Landon Holcomb 6'0" | 205 lbs | QB Pine Bluff | 2024 State AR -Quarterback-Pine Bluff-2024
The Pine Bluff quarterback continues to raise his game. Landon Holcomb Landon Holcomb 6'0" | 205 lbs | QB Pine Bluff | 2024 State AR is a quarterback that does a great job of being able to connect with his wide receivers on the deep ball. Holcomb has developed tremendous accuracy over the past couple of seasons and is a quarterback that teams are going to have difficulty accounting for on the field. Holcomb is working this offseason with Arkansas Elite 100 at the quarterback spot. I look for him to have a strong 2024 football season.
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 a mainstay on the Gurdon offensive line over the past two seasons. King has the quick feet and the power to keep opposing defensive linemen off-balance. He has the versatility to play all along the offensive line. King is going to get the opportunity to showcase his talent on the offensive line this weekend in Dallas. King will be attending the Power Academy camp that ESPN and Under Armour. King has the talent to open plenty of eyes this weekend.
Jayden Dunlap-Running Back-Bigelow-2025
Jayden Dunlap is a versatile prospect that can be used effectively on both sides of the ball. On the offensive side of the ball, he displays good vision and a knack for making the big play at the running back spot. Dunlap is a good receiver out of the backfield and can make plays after catching the football. Meanwhile, on the defensive side of the ball, Dunlap is a linebacker that has a nose for the football. Dunlap earned an invitation to the Select 50 Showcase and congratulations are in order for that honor.
Brenden Bennett Brenden Bennett 6'1" | 185 lbs | DB Bryant | 2024 State AR -Defensive Back-Bryant-2024
The Bryant Hornets have a tradition of producing talented defensive backs and Brenden Bennett Brenden Bennett 6'1" | 185 lbs | DB Bryant | 2024 State AR is going to open up plenty of eyes this spring. He has already impressed many with his ability to physically cause problems for opposing wide receivers. At 6’1”, Bennett has the size to make catching the football a challenge for opposing wide receivers. Bennett continues to hone his craft working with the Arkansas Prep 100 7-on-7 this offseason. He has earned multiple scholarship offers and I expect his recruiting to blow up over the next few months.
Cody Taylor Cody Taylor 6'3" | 290 lbs | OL Greenwood | 2026 State AR -Offensive Line-Greenwood-2026
With scholarship offers from Ole Miss and Kentucky to his credit already. Cody Taylor Cody Taylor 6'3" | 290 lbs | OL Greenwood | 2026 State AR continues to hone his craft over the offseason. Earlier in the offseason, Taylor put in some work at D-1 Training and this past weekend he impressed many at the Power Academy that is conducted by ESPN and Under Armour. Taylor has extremely quick feet that he uses with his power well. He looks to finish every block and is a prospect that is going to be opening plenty of eyes this offseason.