Prep Redzone’s 2023 Preseason All-State Series (7A Third-Team)

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Releasing today is the first edition of Redzone's Preseason all-state series, in which we will provide as many players as we can that we deem impactful enough to draw such a title before the 2023 season. Stay tuned for further articles related to this series! Earning all-state is a major goal for players across the state and the ones listed throughout our lists will be great bets to see their names recognized at the end of the year.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Quarterback</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["214836"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"[player_tooltip player_id='214836' first='Donovyn' last='Omolo'] begins his third season at the helm for the Wampus Cats, Prep Network's own Tom Tabler covered Conway and Omolo in his 2022 review.rnrnu0022Omolo has led the Wampus Cats' offense for the past two seasons, and he has been impressive in doing so. He does an excellent job in moving around in the pocket and extending the play. Omolo's ability to keep his eyes down the field as he is scrambling is another area that he excels in. The Conway signal caller has the potential to have a strong senior season for the Wampus Cats this upcoming season.u0022 u003ca href=u0022https://prepredzone.com/2022/12/conway-wampus-cats-2022-season-review/u0022u003eConway Wampus Cats 2022 Season Reviewu003c/au003e","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-64b7d55d1d513"} /--> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Running Back</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["830813"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"u003c!u002du002d wp:paragraph u002du002du003ernrnHere is a recent piece by Jace Dunegan covering Luther Tucker:rnrnu003c!u002du002d /wp:paragraph u002du002du003e u003c!u002du002d wp:paragraph u002du002du003ernrnu0022With an offer from Arkansas Baptist, [player_tooltip player_id='830813' first='Luther' last='Tucker III'] has already deemed himself collegiate-ready entering his junior season. Tucker is a very hard runner through contact and does an excellent job getting skinny through holes up the middle that makes him near invisible behind his offensive lineman. He has very quick tweaks and sticks when changing directing that often look misleading when defenders come in for a missed tackle. Tucker is one of those rare breeds of runners who can turn what looks like nothing into a 20-plus yard gain.u0022 u003ca href=u0022https://prepredzone.com/2023/07/2025-quarterbacks-running-backs-improving-their-profiles/u0022u003e2025 Quarterbacks and Running Backs Improving Their Profilesu003c/au003ernrnu003c!u002du002d /wp:paragraph u002du002du003e","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_player":["401187"],"_player_evaluations_1_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"[player_tooltip player_id='401187' first='Cooper' last='Powell'] is a force to be reckoned with and as a 2026 recruit, most are not aware of his skill set yet. Rion Young had a take on Powell and the force is going to be bring to the 2023 Cabot Panther backfield.rnrnu0022Powell is a stud of a running back. Today he was showing off how good he can move. He is very quick, and you can tell he has good lower body strength. Powell also does well catching the football out of the backfield. He is going to be a division one football player for sure.u0022 u003ca href=u0022https://prepredzone.com/2023/04/prz-prospect-tour-top-rbs/u0022u003ePrep Redzone's Prospect Tour: Top Running backsu003c/au003e","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":2,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-64b7d55d1d5b4"} /--> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Wide Reciever</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["521087"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-64b7e24279c45"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["321739"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"u003c!u002du002d wp:paragraph u002du002du003ernrn[player_tooltip player_id='321739' first='Luke' last='Coon'] recently opened Tom Tabler's eyes with his recent 7-on-7 success for Bentonville this summer.rnrnu003c!u002du002d /wp:paragraph u002du002du003e u003c!u002du002d wp:paragraph u002du002du003ernrnu0022[player_tooltip player_id='321739' first='Luke' last='Coon'] is a wide receiver that has excellent hands. He catches everything that is thrown in his vicinity. Coon has the speed to create separation from opposing defensive backs. Over the past few weeks, he has lit up the 7-on-7 circuit with his play at the wide receiver position. Coon is a wide receiver that can work all the pass patterns that the Bentonville Tigers run. He is a prospect to watch out for this upcoming season. u003ca href=u0022https://prepredzone.com/2023/07/7-on-7-and-camp-standouts-for-the-week/u0022u003e7-on-7 and Camp Standouts for the Weeku003c/au003ernrnu003c!u002du002d /wp:paragraph u002du002du003e","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_player":["159270"],"_player_evaluations_1_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"u003c!u002du002d wp:paragraph u002du002du003ernrn[player_tooltip player_id='159270' first='Lachlan' last='McKinney'] broke the seal on the amount of attention he was receiving going into the 2022 season. Enterning 2023, McKinney is a player defensive coordinators must be aware of. Our own Tom Tabler immediately following the 2022 season deemed McKinney a player to watch the 2023 season.rnrnu003c!u002du002d /wp:paragraph u002du002du003e u003c!u002du002d wp:paragraph u002du002du003ernrnu0022Fayetteville wide receiver [player_tooltip player_id='159270' first='Lachlan' last='McKinney'] opened plenty of eyes during the 2022 football season. McKinney does an impressive job of running polished routes. He creates separation from opposing defensive backs through his crisp route running. McKinney has the speed needed to stretch the field for the Bulldogs. He is a wide receiver that scouts will want to keep an eye on this season. McKinney earned all-state honors in 2022 and I look for him to continue to build off of that performance.u0022 u003ca href=u0022https://prepredzone.com/2023/01/2024-wide-receiver-prospects-to-watch-in-2023/u0022u003e2024 Wide Receiver Prospects to Watch in 2023u003c/au003ernrnu003c!u002du002d /wp:paragraph u002du002du003ernrnu0026nbsp;","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":2,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-64b7d55d1d67f"} /--> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Offensive Line</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Treason Hunt | Bentonville</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["598943"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"Jace Dunegan recently recognized [player_tooltip player_id='598943' first='Cooper' last='Anderson'] for the collegiate attention he has been drawing this offseason.rnrnu0022As [player_tooltip player_id='598943' first='Cooper' last='Anderson'] heads into his senior year, he's already made quite a name for himself on the offensive line. He's received offers from a multitude of schools, including Arkansas Tech, North Alabama, East Central University, Northwest Missouri State, and Pittsburg State. Anderson's talent is highlighted in his ability to quickly dispose of his initial match-up, and then steadily make his way to the second level of any defense. He's incredibly disciplined and quick, which allows him to track down even the swiftest linebackers and create space for his running back to make some moves.u0022 u003ca href=u0022https://prepredzone.com/2023/07/2024-offensive-lineman-garnering-collegiate-interests/u0022u003e2024 Offensive Lineman Garnering Collegiate Interestsu003c/au003e","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_player":["156795"],"_player_evaluations_1_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":2,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-64b7d55d1d711"} /--> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Defensive Line</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["149542"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"Stephen Reynolds received some attention this off-season on the recruiting front, according to Tom Tabler.rnrnu0022One of the hardest workers on the defensive side of the ball is Har-Ber's Stephen Reynolds. Reynolds does a good job of defeating blocks and swarming to the ball carrier. He has the power and quickness to disrupt the opposing offensive backfield. Earlier in the week, Reynolds earned a scholarship offer from Hendrix College and had a visit with Rhodes College. He has the potential for a breakout season in 2023.u0022 u003ca href=u0022https://prepredzone.com/2023/07/recruiting-news-and-notes-7-8-23/u0022u003eRecruiting News and Notes 7-8-23u003c/au003e","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_player":["628753"],"_player_evaluations_1_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"According to Jace Dunegan in a recent article, Amari Johnson is bound for an impactful year for North Little Rock.rnrnu0022[player_tooltip player_id='628753' first='Amari' last='“AJ” Johnson'], standing at 6-0 and weighing 225 pounds, recently received an offer from Arkansas Baptist. Johnson's specialty rip move has made him a force to be reckoned with on the field. He is able to use this move in all situations and is equally effective on both sides of the competition. Johnson's smooth transitions to the side of his opponent needed to make a tackle are truly remarkable. Once he has the advantage, he violently disposes of the lineman, making him a premier play maker in the middle of North Little Rock's defensive schemes. His ability to contain outside runs and wrap around the backfield to make tackles on the opposite edge before the running back breaks contain or back cuts back up the middle is particularly impressive.u0022 u003ca href=u0022https://prepredzone.com/2023/06/notable-2024-defensive-lineman/u0022u003eNotable 2024 Defensive Linemanu003c/au003e","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":2,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-64b7d55d1d7b8"} /--> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Linebacker</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='256579' first='Mychael' last='Dickerson'] | Springdale</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["856819"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"Carter Coffelt's abilities have been recently highlighted as a player at linebacker to note this upcoming season.rnrnu0022Carter Coffelt, a powerful 6-0, 220-pound player, commands the middle of Bentonville West's defense with his strength and 4.9 40-yard dash time. His tenacious tackling and ability to deliver punishing hits make him a standout linebacker. Coffelt's versatility also makes him a asset as a potential edge rusher for college teams. With his dominant presence on the field, Coffelt is an enticing prospect for programs seeking a gritty, preserving defensive player.u0022 u003ca href=u0022https://prepredzone.com/2023/06/2024-linebackers-rolling-into-this-upcoming-season/u0022u003e2024 Linebackers Rolling Into this Upcoming Seasonu003c/au003ernu003cdiv class=u0022pb-6u0022u003eu003c/divu003e","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-64b7d55d1d816"} /--> <!-- wp:heading {"level":1} --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Defensive Backs</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='392201' first='Bryce' last='Dooly'] | Fort Smith Northside</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='257681' first='Devin' last='Huggins'] | Fort Smith Southside</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["815742"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"[player_tooltip player_id='815742' first='Eli' last='Rose']'s performance throughout the 2022 season has put some attention on him to improve and potentially garner more interest from the collegiate circuit.rnrnu0022[player_tooltip player_id='815742' first='Eli' last='Rose'] has a great IQ and plays to his strengths at the safety position, being 5-11 he understands looking to hit high at shoulder pad level isn't going to get him any production. Instead, Rose has soaked in his abilities to get low in the open field and take runners down at the knees with exceptional success. With his fierceness and downhill approach, Rose can take down big, bulky backs who break runs up the middle into the secondary with knee-buckling tackles. In his progression, Rose can also fit the bill for a linebacker needy school with the attributes and mental capabilities he portrays in his film.u0022 u003ca href=u0022https://prepredzone.com/2023/06/2024-defensive-back-stock-risers/u0022u003e2024 Defensive Back Stock Risersu003c/au003e","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_player":["568945"],"_player_evaluations_1_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"Springdale Har-Ber's [player_tooltip player_id='568945' first='Cade' last='Clinkscales'] played well enough last year to put himself on the map across the 7A classification and drawing attention from media members, as Prep Network's Tom Tabler has nominated Clinkscales back in February as player who still might be trending under the radar for some.rnrnu0022u003cspan class=u0022pn-tooltip pn-player-linku0022u003eu003cspan class=u0022name-pointeru0022u003e[player_tooltip player_id='568945' first='Cade' last='Clinkscales']u003c/spanu003eu003c/spanu003e is another physical defensive back that scouts and fans will want to keep an eye on over the next few months. He has the speed needed to play the safety or cornerback positions. Clinkscales is not afraid to move up and fill the gaps to bring down the running back. He does an impressive job of being able to get physical with opposing wide receivers and separate the ball from the ball carrier. Clinkscales is going to be a player to watch in the defensive secondary for the Wildcats over the next couple of seasons. u0022 u003ca href=u0022https://prepredzone.com/2023/02/2025-under-the-radar-2023-february-edition/u0022u003e2025 Under the Radar 2023 February Editionu003c/au003e","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":2,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-64b7d55d1d838"} /-->