Recruiting News and Notes 5-20-23

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Spring football and the school year are winding down here in the Natural State. However, the recruiting news is not slowing down at all. In fact, over the next few months we are just going to continue to see the news continue. In today's article we are going to look at the headlines making recruiting news across the state of Arkansas.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='320933' first='CJ' last='Brown']-Athlete-Bentonville-2024</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>One of the most versatile prospects in the class of 2024. Brown is also one of the most talented wide receivers in the state of Arkansas. The Bentonville Tiger has the speed to stretch the field deep and is a difficult wide receiver for opposing defensive backs to cover. Brown earned a scholarship offer from the Minnesota Golden Gophers. The Minnesota staff have been doing a great job recruiting Arkansas and continue to extend offers to talented prospects.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='236139' first='Omarion' last='Robinson']-Defensive Back-Little Rock Parkview-2025</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The Parkview Patriot safety plays all over the field for the Patriots. Robinson worked effectively on both sides of the ball for Parkview. On the defensive side of the ball, Robinson plays the ball in the air extremely well. He can separate the ball from the ball carrier. The scholarship offers to continue to pour in for Robinson. Earlier in the week, Robinson earned a scholarship offer from Michigan State University. He is a prospect to keep an eye on over the next few months.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='240083' first='Jalen' last='Dupree']-Running Back-Malvern-2024</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='240083' first='Jalen' last='Dupree'] had a tremendous season in 2022. I expect Dupree to have an encore season this upcoming season. Dupree is the type of running back that just gets stronger as the game progresses. He looks to deliver punishment when the defender makes contact with him. Dupree had a busy week from a recruiting perspective. He earned scholarship offers from Alcorn State University and Grambling State University. Keep an eye on Dupree this upcoming season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='403361' first='Joseph' last='McVay']-Wide Receiver-Earle-2024</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The wide receiver class is a talented one in the class of 2024. [player_tooltip player_id='403361' first='Joseph' last='McVay'] is an athletic prospect at the wide receiver position. He has the speed to create separation from opposing defensive backs. Over the past month, McVay has opened plenty of eyes in his camp performances. Last week, the talented Earle wide receiver earned a scholarship offer from Buffalo. I look for McVay continuing to open eyes over the next few weeks.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='775821' first='Sam' last='Dubwig']-Punter-Cabot-2024</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='775821' first='Sam' last='Dubwig'] has a strong leg, and he is starting to draw the attention of college scouts. The impressive hang time and ability to flip the field will be a weapon at the next level. Dubwig earned a scholarship offer from UNLV earlier in the week. The Cabot punter is going to a prospect to watch this upcoming season. We are starting to see more special team prospects in the Natural State catch the attention of scouts.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='207838' first='Gary' last='Rideout Jr'].-Defensive Back-Benton-2024</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The class of 2024 has impressive talent on the defensive side of the ball. [player_tooltip player_id='207838' first='Gary' last='Rideout Jr']. is a prospect that does a great job of getting aggressive with opposing wide receivers. He has the speed to separate the ball from the ball carrier. Rideout Jr. has the talent to pick off passes and take them back the opposite direction. The talented defensive back earned a scholarship from Tennessee-Martin earlier in the week.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='149536' first='Vinny' last='Winters']-Offensive Line-Malvern-2024</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Malvern Leopards are loaded with talent on both sides of the ball. Winters is an impressive offensive lineman that can take the game over with his blocking. He is a dominating run blocker that looks to finish every block. Over the past few days, Winters has earned scholarship offers from Arkansas-Pine Bluff and Tennessee-Martin. The school that lands Winters is getting a prospect with the potential to see plenty of snaps on Saturdays in the future.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='216278' first='Da'Shawn' last='Chairs']-Running Back-Elkins-2024</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Elkins running back can hurt you running between the tackles or lined up as a receiver. Chairs has great speed, and he uses it well to break into the open field. He is the type of running back that is tough to bring down in the open field. Earlier in the week, Chairs earned a scholarship offer from Arkansas-Monticello. Chairs is a running back to watch out for this upcoming season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->