Recruiting News and Notes 6-3-23
Welcome to summer in the Natural State. Hot and humid weather becomes the normal part of life, and everyone starts to focus on football news. Recruiting news is what catches most of the headlines this time of year until the…
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Continue ReadingWelcome to summer in the Natural State. Hot and humid weather becomes the normal part of life, and everyone starts to focus on football news. Recruiting news is what catches most of the headlines this time of year until the 7-on-7 tournaments start next week. Until then, sit back and let’s get caught up on the headlines making recruiting news over the past week.
Braylen Russell Braylen Russell 6'2" | 190 lbs | RB Benton | 2024 State AR -Running Back-Benton-2024
Braylen Russell Braylen Russell 6'2" | 190 lbs | RB Benton | 2024 State AR is the kind of running back that just gets better as the game progresses. Russell is a patient runner that does a good job of allowing the rushing lanes to develop. He has impressive speed and can leave opposing defenders trailing behind him. The Benton running back has had a busy couple of weeks on the recruiting front. Russell had the opportunity to take an unofficial visit to Tennessee last weekend. Meanwhile, this weekend he is visiting the South Carolina campus. Russell is a prospect to watch out for this upcoming season.
Chauncey Johnson Chauncey Johnson 6'5" | 300 lbs | OL Lonoke | 2024 State AR -Offensive Line-Lonoke-2024
Chauncey Johnson Chauncey Johnson 6'5" | 300 lbs | OL Lonoke | 2024 State AR is a powerhouse on the offensive front. He has quick feet and gets out of the stance in impressive fashion. Johnson is a strong offensive lineman, and he looks like he can finish every block he can with a pancake. He is one prospect that I have been expecting to blow up from a recruiting perspective over the past few months. Earlier in the week, the talented Lonoke offensive lineman earned a scholarship offer from Ouachita Baptist. Keep an eye on Johnson, he has the potential to have a breakout season this season.
Robert Dover Robert Dover 6'4" | 215 lbs | DL Mountain Home | 2024 State AR -Defensive Lineman-Mountain Home-2024
Over the past few seasons, Mountain Home has been a football team that has caused plenty of headaches for the opposition. On the defensive side of the ball, Robert Dover Robert Dover 6'4" | 215 lbs | DL Mountain Home | 2024 State AR is a prospect that can play the edge rusher position or move inside and cause problems at the tackle position. Dover is a powerful defensive lineman that does an excellent job of getting into the opposing offensive backfield. He can take a game over if he is left unaccounted for. Dover earned a scholarship offer from Tennessee-Martin a few days ago. Dover is a prospect to watch out for over the next few months.
DeKaleb Rudolph-Defensive Line-Cabot-2024
DeKaleb Rudolph is a defensive lineman that occupies the defensive tackle position for the Cabot Panthers. Rudolph has no problem stuffing the run of the opposition. He uses his power well to dip his shoulder and drive the opposing offensive lineman backward. Meanwhile, Rudolph has proven to be a tackle that can cause problems for the opposing offensive passing game. He does a good job of pressuring the quarterback. Over the past few weeks, Rudolph has earned scholarship offers from Central Missouri University and Ouachita Baptist University. Rudolph has the potential for a big 2023 season.
Randall Davis-Offensive Line-Little Rock Parkview-2024
The Little Rock Parkview offensive lineman is a prospect that has opened plenty of eyes over the past few weeks. Davis has the power and speed mix that college coaches are looking for on the offensive line. He is an impressive run blocker that plays with a chip on his shoulder. Meanwhile, he has displayed over the past few years that he provides good pass blocking abilities as well. Davis earned a scholarship offer from Arkansas-Pine Bluff on Friday of this week. I expect Davis to have a strong 2023 season.
Jack Bulhoes Jack Bulhoes 5'10" | 245 lbs | OL Malvern | 2024 State AR -Offensive Line-Malvern-2024
The Malvern Leopards are a football team that is loaded with talented prospects all over the field. Jack Bulhoes Jack Bulhoes 5'10" | 245 lbs | OL Malvern | 2024 State AR occupies the center position for the Leopards and does so in impressive fashion. He does not generate bad snaps and can fire out of the stance quickly. Bulhoes does a great job as a run blocker. He uses his speed and power combination to keep opposing defensive linemen off-balance. The talented Malvern center earned a scholarship offer from Lyon College earlier in the week. Watch out for Bulhoes this upcoming season, he has the potential to have a big season for Malvern.