Offensive Players to Watch in 2023
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Throughout the state of Arkansas, high school teams are enduring the dog days of summer workouts and putting in unseen efforts to ultimately be showcased in the upcoming season. Many players still have things to prove to themselves and college…
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Continue ReadingThroughout the state of Arkansas, high school teams are enduring the dog days of summer workouts and putting in unseen efforts to ultimately be showcased in the upcoming season. Many players still have things to prove to themselves and college scouts alike, many of these offensive play-makers, such as Keithen Dixon Keithen Dixon 5'10" | 190 lbs | QB Mineral Springs | 2026 State AR , are primed to lock down a scholarship position at the next level and will be difference-makers for their squads this season.
2024 QB | Savion Hall | Southside | 6-2, 165
Savion Hall is an up-and-coming quarterback who has the potential to make a state-wide name for himself in the 2023 season. He has a knack for positioning his receivers well and can make plays both from the pocket and on the run. Despite his lanky build, Hall is a nimble and agile player who can make something out of any situation. He’s also a talented runner with great footwork, which he showcases on the field and track. In fact, he cleared an impressive 6-4 in the high jump at the Arkansas Meet of Champions. With his skills and athleticism, Hall is definitely one to watch during the 2023 season.
2025 WR | Mason Hawkins | Bentonville West | 5-10, 155
Mason Hawkins is an impressive player for Bentonville West, showing his skills as both a receiver and a runner. He’s particularly strong in the short-to-intermediate route tree, using quick chop steps to redirect himself and make it difficult for defenders to anticipate his movements. With a speed of 4.6, he’s an effective player who knows how to pick up yards after the catch.
2025 QB | Mitchell Polk | El Dorado | 6-1, 174
Mitchell Polks arsenal of talent on the field has impressed me early on in his high school career. Entering his junior year, he seems to have a high IQ and a developed knowledge of the game, which allows him to read opposing coverage’s, progress through his reads, and stick the ball exactly where the holes in the defense are located. Paired with his developed knowledge Polk showcases there is no part of the field that is off limits for him to dart throws with accuracy and strength.
2026 QB | Keithen Dixon Keithen Dixon 5'10" | 190 lbs | QB Mineral Springs | 2026 State AR | Mineral Springs | 5-11, 200
Already with an incredible freshman year under his belt (1,000+ passing yards and 450+ rushing yards), Keithen Dixon Keithen Dixon 5'10" | 190 lbs | QB Mineral Springs | 2026 State AR is primed to become one of the state’s best in 2023. Ranked 55th overall and the 12th-best quarterback in the 2026 class, pinpoint accuracy is an evident strength, as he drops throws in on a dime whether on a regular basis. Dixon does have the talent to pull the ball down and pick up yardage with his legs when plays break down, however, he solely doesn’t rely on one aspect of his game to beat defenders making him a well-rounded signal caller.
2026 RB | Nikel Lewis Nikel Lewis 5'9" | 200 lbs | RB Hamburg | 2026 AR | Hamburg | 5-9, 200
With a squat and bench max of 530 and 315 pounds, respectively, this incoming sophomore is a behemoth of a running back. Nikel Lewis Nikel Lewis 5'9" | 200 lbs | RB Hamburg | 2026 AR can beat you with brute strength or his blazing 4.4 speed. When toting the ball Lewis has incredible vision, instincts, and agility when reading gaps and defensive alignments. Not to mention his jump cuts and juke moves that can make defenders look silly. If Lewis isn’t on college radars right now, he definitely will be fielding plenty of calls following this season.
2026 WR | Jermal Nalls Jermal Nalls 6'1" | 165 lbs | WR Crossett | 2026 State AR | Crossett | 6-1, 160
Jermal Nails is a promising football player who has a stable, possession type feel of a receiver. He has incredible concentration skills when in traffic, which allows him to limit the distractions and come down with impressive receptions. He has a great early understanding of how to high-point the ball and use his body leverage to create advantages for him in traffic. Ranked 61st in the 2026 class and 13th in the receiver group, Nalls trajectory should continue to point upward.