Prep Redzone’s 2023 Preseason All-State Series (7A Third-Team)
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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…
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Continue ReadingReleasing 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.
Quarterback
Donovyn Omolo Donovyn Omolo 6’0″ | 180 lbs | QB Conway | 2024 State AR 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.
“Omolo 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.” Conway Wampus Cats 2022 Season Review
Running Back
rnHere is a recent piece by Jace Dunegan covering Luther Tucker:
rn”With an offer from Arkansas Baptist, Luther Tucker III Luther Tucker III 5’10” | 190 lbs | RB Little Rock Southwest | 2025 State AR 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.” 2025 Quarterbacks and Running Backs Improving Their Profiles
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Cooper Powell Cooper Powell 5’10” | 190 lbs | RB Cabot | 2026 State AR 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.
“Powell 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.” Prep Redzone’s Prospect Tour: Top Running backs
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Wide Reciever
rn Luke Coon Luke Coon 6’1″ | 160 lbs | WR Bentonville | 2024 State AR recently opened Tom Tabler’s eyes with his recent 7-on-7 success for Bentonville this summer.
rn” Luke Coon Luke Coon 6’1″ | 160 lbs | WR Bentonville | 2024 State AR 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. 7-on-7 and Camp Standouts for the Week
rn Lachlan McKinney Lachlan McKinney 5’11” | 195 lbs | WR Fayetteville | 2024 State AR 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.
rn”Fayetteville wide receiver Lachlan McKinney Lachlan McKinney 5’11” | 195 lbs | WR Fayetteville | 2024 State AR 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.” 2024 Wide Receiver Prospects to Watch in 2023rn
Offensive Line
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Jace Dunegan recently recognized Cooper Anderson Cooper Anderson 6’5″ | 310 lbs | OL Fort Smith Soutide | 2024 State AR for the collegiate attention he has been drawing this offseason.
“As Cooper Anderson Cooper Anderson 6’5″ | 310 lbs | OL Fort Smith Soutide | 2024 State AR 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.” 2024 Offensive Lineman Garnering Collegiate Interests
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Defensive Line
Stephen Reynolds received some attention this off-season on the recruiting front, according to Tom Tabler.
“One 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.” Recruiting News and Notes 7-8-23
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According to Jace Dunegan in a recent article, Amari Johnson is bound for an impactful year for North Little Rock.
“ Amari “AJ” Johnson Amari “AJ” Johnson 6’0″ | 230 lbs | DL North Little Rock | 2024 State AR , 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.” Notable 2024 Defensive Lineman
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Linebacker
Mychael Dickerson Mychael Dickerson 6'0" | 180 lbs | LB Springdale | 2025 State AR | Springdale
Carter Coffelt’s abilities have been recently highlighted as a player at linebacker to note this upcoming season.
“Carter 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.” 2024 Linebackers Rolling Into this Upcoming Season
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Defensive Backs
Bryce Dooly Bryce Dooly 5'11" | DB Fort Smith Northside | 2025 State AR | Fort Smith Northside
Devin Huggins Devin Huggins 5'10" | 155 lbs | DB Fort Smith Southside | 2024 State AR | Fort Smith Southside
Eli Rose Eli Rose 5’11” | 180 lbs | DB Fayetteville | 2024 State AR ‘s performance throughout the 2022 season has put some attention on him to improve and potentially garner more interest from the collegiate circuit.
“ Eli Rose Eli Rose 5’11” | 180 lbs | DB Fayetteville | 2024 State AR 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.” 2024 Defensive Back Stock Risers
Springdale Har-Ber’s Cade Clinkscales Cade Clinkscales 5’10” | 160 lbs | DB Har Ber | 2025 State AR 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.
“ Cade Clinkscales Cade Clinkscales 5’10” | 160 lbs | DB Har Ber | 2025 State AR 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. ” 2025 Under the Radar 2023 February Edition