Never Before Covered-May 2023 Edition

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Once a month, the Prep Redzone Arkansas staff takes a look at a few prospects that will be making debuts on the rankings list in the next set of updates. Several names on this list you may already be familiar with. Be on the lookout for the prospects we discuss today on Friday nights this fall.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='819089' first='Wyatt' last='Simmons']-Linebacker-Harding Academy-2024</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Harding Academy linebacker has blown up from a recruiting perspective. Numerous colleges have extended scholarship offers his way over the past few weeks. Simmons does an excellent job of defeating blocks and getting into the opposing backfield. He has the ability to disrupt both the run and passing attacks of the opponent. Simmons has the hands to take an errant pass the opposite direction. He is a player that has the potential to have a strong 2023 season and close out his high school career in impressive fashion.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>McLane Moody-Quarterback-Fort Smith Northside-2025</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Over the past few weeks, McLane Moody has done an excellent job in spring practice and at performance combines. The Fort Smith Northside signal caller has a strong arm that can throw receivers open. Moody has the speed to escape the pocket and pick up yardage on the ground. He will not go down on initial contact and can punish opposing tacklers. Moody has the potential to have a tremendous 2023 football season. Over the next few months, he is a prospect to keep an eye out for on Friday nights.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='823707' first='Decari' last='Prater']-Defensive Back-Prescott-2025</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>One of the most athletic prospects in the class of 2025 calls Prescott home. The Curley Wolves have another talented prospect that can line up at multiple positions in the form of [player_tooltip player_id='823707' first='Decari' last='Prater']. Prater is a versatile prospect in the defensive secondary that can play the safety or cornerback positions with equal effectiveness. Prater has tremendous speed and I look for the Curley Wolves to put him on the field as often as possible.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='825889' first='Peyton' last='Presson']-Wide Receiver-Greenwood-2024</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Greenwood Bulldogs have plenty of impressive talent on both sides of the ball. [player_tooltip player_id='825889' first='Peyton' last='Presson'] is a talented wide receiver that uses his route ability well. He runs smooth routes and is able to create separation using those routes. Presson has the speed to present problems for opposing defensive backs. He has the hands to haul in tough receptions and is a threat in the red zone. I look for Presson to have an impressive season for the Bulldogs.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='824762' first='Brody' last='Jones']-Wide Receiver-Fayetteville-2026</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='824762' first='Brody' last='Jones'] is a consistent route runner with the speed to create separation from opposing defensive backs. Jones has the speed to stretch the field vertically. He has proven to be an unselfish player and is a willing blocker. Jones has no problem clearing a path for his teammates. Jones has the potential to be a prospect to watch out for over the next few seasons. The Fayetteville Bulldogs always have weapons and Jones has the potential to be a great one.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->