Never Before Covered June 2023 Edition
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Once a month, the Prep Redzone Arkansas staff has the opportunity to shine a spotlight on some prospects that have not received much time in the spotlight. All of the players discussed in this article will be added to the…
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Continue ReadingOnce a month, the Prep Redzone Arkansas staff has the opportunity to shine a spotlight on some prospects that have not received much time in the spotlight. All of the players discussed in this article will be added to the rankings update in a few weeks. The prospects are all players with the talent to light up Friday nights at some point this fall. Here are the players to keep an eye on in the Natural State this fall.
Jackson Daily Jackson Daily 6'3" | 220 lbs | ATH Alma | 2024 State AR -Athlete-Alma-2024
The Alma Airedales have a player that can play all over the field in the form of Jackson Daily Jackson Daily 6'3" | 220 lbs | ATH Alma | 2024 State AR . Daily is a player that will see time at quarterback this upcoming season. He has an accurate arm and does a good job of connecting with his wide receivers. Daily is extremely versatile and has excellent mobility. He is not afraid to pick up yards on the ground using his legs. Daily has the potential to have a big season for the Airedales and is a prospect to keep an eye on this upcoming season.
Cedarius Miller-Defensive Line-Lafayette County-2026
Cedarius Miller is a prospect that can play all along the defensive front. He has the ability to terrorize opposing quarterbacks from the edge rusher position. Miller has the quickness to defeat blocks and shut down both the opponent’s rushing attack as well as the passing attack. He causes plenty of havoc along the offensive front and he has the potential to have a big 2023 football season. Look for Miller to see playing time on both the offensive and defensive lines at some point this season.
Desmond Davidson Desmond Davidson 5'10" | 200 lbs | RB Conway | 2024 State AR -Running Back-Conway-2024
The Conway Wampus Cats have the potential to be a dangerous football team to contend with this season. Desmond Davidson Desmond Davidson 5'10" | 200 lbs | RB Conway | 2024 State AR is a running back that does an impressive job of picking his rushing lanes. Davidson has the patience to allow his offensive linemen to open up a rushing lane before exploding through the lane. He is a running back that can put in work as a receiver out of the backfield or being split out wide. Davidson has the potential for a strong 2023 football season.
Kaden Nash Kaden Nash 5'11" | 180 lbs | LB Pulaski Academy | 2025 State AR -Linebacker-Pulaski Academy-2025
Kaden Nash Kaden Nash 5'11" | 180 lbs | LB Pulaski Academy | 2025 State AR is an aggressive linebacker that attacks the opposing offensive backfield in impressive fashion. He uses his quickness to shake off blocks and get into the offensive backfield to impact the run. Nash does a good job of blitzing the quarterback and disrupting the opposing offensive passing game. He has the speed needed to drop back into coverage and causes problems for opposing running backs and tight ends. Nash has the talent and potential to light up Friday nights this fall.
Cordell Payne Cordell Payne 5'11" | 160 lbs | WR Benton | 2026 State AR -Athlete-Benton-2026
The Benton Panthers is a team that is going to open plenty of eyes this upcoming season. Cordell Payne Cordell Payne 5'11" | 160 lbs | WR Benton | 2026 State AR is a player that can work effectively on both sides of the football. On the offensive side of the ball, Payne is a wide receiver that can haul in all the passes thrown in his direction. He has the speed to stretch the field vertically. Meanwhile. On the defensive side of the ball, he has proven to be a cornerback that forces opposing quarterbacks to make mistakes. Payne will pick off the pass and take it in the opposite direction. He is a player to watch at the wide receiver or cornerback spots this season.