Under the Radar March 2023 Edition

Tom Tabler March 29, 2023 @ 01:45 PM

It is that time of the month where Prep Redzone Arkansas shines a spotlight on prospects that may be flying under the radar. I expect the prospects in this article to continue to produce on and off the field and light up Friday nights again this fall. We are going to look at prospects from across the state that folks should get familiar with before the 2023 season starts up in August.   [player_tooltip player_id='339641' first='Keland' last='Mills']-Quarterback-West Memphis-2024   West Memphis is a team that has had no trouble producing talented prospects over the past few seasons. [player_tooltip player_id='339641' first='Keland' last='Mills'] has done a fantastic job over the past few seasons have leading the Blue Devils. He throws an accurate football and can fit the ball into some tight windows. Mills is a quarterback that is not afraid to test the opposing secondary with the deep ball. Meanwhile, he is a dangerous runner when he escapes the pocket. The West Memphis signal caller is a player to watch as the 2023 football season approaches.   [player_tooltip player_id='731042' first='Jackson' last='Lister']-Defensive Line-Rogers-2024   Over the past few seasons, I have become extremely impressed with the talent that the Rogers Mounties are producing. [player_tooltip player_id='731042' first='Jackson' last='Lister'] does an impressive job of defeating blocks and getting into the opposing offensive backfield. Lister uses his power well to defeat blocks and get into the offensive backfield. He is versatile defensive lineman that can rotate from the tackle to the edge rush position. The Rogers defensive lineman is a prospect to watch out for this upcoming season.   [player_tooltip player_id='289989' first='Dawson' last='Birmingham']-Defensive Back-Fayetteville-2025   [player_tooltip player_id='289989' first='Dawson' last='Birmingham'] is a defensive back that does not shy away from making a hit. He does a great job of tracking the ball carrier and making the tackle. Birmingham uses his speed well to make plays on the ball and track down the receiver. He has the hands needed to pick off a pass and take it back the other direction. Fayetteville is always a talented team, and the class of 2025 has the potential to be a group that can make several playoff appearances over the next few years.   [player_tooltip player_id='355489' first='Collin' last='Andrews']-Offensive Line-Walnut Ridge-2025   The offensive line is a unit that I like to focus on because of the number of talented linemen in the state. [player_tooltip player_id='355489' first='Collin' last='Andrews'] is an offensive lineman that is extremely versatile. He is an offensive lineman that can play either tackle position and do so effectively. Andrews uses his speed and power combination well to catch opposing defensive lineman off-balance. He is a prospect that folks are going to want to keep an eye on over the next few years. Look for him to be mainstay on the Walnut Ridge offensive line over the next two seasons.   [player_tooltip player_id='629807' first='Van' last='Thomas III']-Wide Receiver-Bryant-2026   The Bryant Hornets are a team that is one of the most powerful dynasties in the state of Arkansas. We have seen this powerhouse program reel off several state championships in a row. The talent is not drying up in Bryant. The latest wide receiver to watch out for over the next few seasons is [player_tooltip player_id='629807' first='Van' last='Thomas III']. He is a playmaker at the receiver position and has the ability to take it the distance from anywhere on the field. Thomas III makes difficult receptions look routine and he has the ability to create separation from the opposing defensive back. He is going to be a wide out to watch over the next three seasons.

It is that time of the month where Prep Redzone Arkansas shines a spotlight on prospects that may be flying under the radar. I expect the prospects in this article to continue to produce on and off the field and light up Friday nights again this fall. We are going to look at prospects from across the state that folks should get familiar with before the 2023 season starts up in August.