Recruiting News and Notes 4-28-2023
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The weekly recruiting update is coming a little early this week. Prep Redzone Arkansas will be at the Prep Redzone Showcase this weekend in Little Rock and we wanted to get a jump on the recruiting news making headlines this…
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Continue ReadingThe weekly recruiting update is coming a little early this week. Prep Redzone Arkansas will be at the Prep Redzone Showcase this weekend in Little Rock and we wanted to get a jump on the recruiting news making headlines this week. As always, it has been a busy week with plenty of scholarship offers being extended and visits taking place. Time to get caught up on the recruiting news across the Natural State.
Drake Lindsey Drake Lindsey 6'3" | 180 lbs | QB Fayetteville | 2024 State AR -Quarterback-Fayetteville-2024
The Fayetteville signal caller has started to build some recruiting momentum as spring football starts to heat up this offseason. Lindsey has a strong arm and can throw wide receivers open with little effort. During the course of the week, Lindsey earned scholarship offers from South Alabama and Tulsa. He is a quarterback that I expect to have a strong senior season for the Bulldogs. The arm strength and his accuracy have the potential to give opposing defenses plenty of problems this season.
Joseph McVay Joseph McVay 6'3" | 165 lbs | WR Earle | 2024 State AR -Wide Receiver-Earle-2024
Earle wide receiver Joseph McVay Joseph McVay 6'3" | 165 lbs | WR Earle | 2024 State AR has built plenty of recruiting momentum heading into the offseason. McVay is a wide receiver that has impressive speed and can stretch the field deep. Over the past few weeks, plenty of college scout have taken notice. McVay has earned scholarship offers from 2024South Carolina, Penn State, and Texas A&M. The ability to create separation and his speed is going to make him a major recruiting target this season.
Jalen Dupree Jalen Dupree 6'1" | 210 lbs | RB Malvern | 2024 State AR -Running Back-Malvern-2024
One of the most productive running backs in the state of Arkansas. Jalen Dupree Jalen Dupree 6'1" | 210 lbs | RB Malvern | 2024 State AR is opening plenty of eyes on the recruiting trail of late. Over the past few weeks, Dupree received scholarship offers from Eastern Michigan and Army. Meanwhile, the talented Malvern running back had a terrific visit at Arkansas State. The school that lands him, gets a running back that is every down back and a gamebreaker. He is a prospect to watch out for this upcoming season.
Preston Davis Preston Davis 5'11" | 210 lbs | LB Little Rock Christian | 2024 State AR -Linebacker-Little Rock Christian-2024
Over the past few years, Preston Davis Preston Davis 5'11" | 210 lbs | LB Little Rock Christian | 2024 State AR has been a linebacker that has played all over the field for the Warriors. Last season, he racked up 108 tackles, two sacks, two interceptions, and 12 tackles for loss. He is a prospect at the linebacker spot that makes life difficult on opposing offensive lines. The talented Little Rock Christian linebacker earned a scholarship offer from Tennessee-Martin earlier in the week. He is a prospect at linebacker that has the potential to do big things at the next level.
Aquavious Dunbar Aquavious Dunbar 6'3" | 215 lbs | DB Lakeside | 2024 State AR -Athlete-Lakeside -2024
Aquavious Dunbar Aquavious Dunbar 6'3" | 215 lbs | DB Lakeside | 2024 State AR is an extremely versatile prospect for Lakeside. On the offensive side of the ball, Dunbar does a great job of breaking tackles and getting into the secondary. Meanwhile, on the defensive side of the ball, Dunbar is impressive in the secondary. Dunbar can play the safety or cornerback positions in the secondary. Earlier in the week, Dunbar visited Arkansas-Pine Bluff and received a scholarship from Alcorn State. He is a prospect to watch out for this season.
Austyn Dendy-Running Back-Pine Bluff-2024
The Pine Bluff running back mixes impressive power with good speed. He some built plenty of recruiting momentum heading into the summer. The talented Pine Bluff Zebra earned scholarship offers from Arkansas State and Michigan State this week. Dendy does a great job of breaking into the open field and is a nightmare to bring down. I look for him to have a big senior season in 2023.
TJ Lindsey TJ Lindsey 6'5" | 260 lbs | DL Bryant | 2024 FL -Defensive Line-Bryant-2024
The recruiting momentum for TJ Lindsey TJ Lindsey 6'5" | 260 lbs | DL Bryant | 2024 FL has exploded over the past few months. He is a force on the defensive line. Lindsey does a great job of getting into the opposing offensive backfield and pressuring the quarterback. Meanwhile, he is player that can defeat blocks and shut down the opponent’s rushing attack. This weekend, Lindsey will be visiting the Oregon Ducks as he looks to narrow down the teams in pursuit of his services. Look for Lindsey to be a major priority for college scouts this upcoming season.