Putting in the Work 7-9-23

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The dead period in the state of Arkansas has come to an end. However, that did not mean that the prospects had come to a full stop on putting in the work in the lab. From Naples, Florida to Rogers, Arkansas the week had witnessed plenty of prospects working in the lab. We are going to shine a spotlight on some prospects putting in the work this dead period.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='721208' first='Caleb' last='Blankenship']-Long Snapper-Ashdown-2024</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Ashdown long snapper has had a strong offseason this summer. He has earned scholarship offers from Rhode Island and Arkansas State in the process. However, the work has not stopped, and he had an impressive performance in Naples over the weekend. Blankenship finished fourth in the country at long snapping. He has set a strong tone as the preparation for the season starts up full force this week.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='149595' first='Landon' last='Holcomb']-Quarterback-Pine Bluff-2024</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Over the past few seasons, Pine Bluff signal caller [player_tooltip player_id='149595' first='Landon' last='Holcomb'] has showcased a strong arm and impressive accuracy. He has good pocket awareness and the clock in his head works well on telling him when to escape the pocket. The young man has put in the work this offseason on preparing for the upcoming season and putting in the work in the lab with his teammates. Holcomb has the potential to have a strong season for the Zebras.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='149602' first='Shawn' last='Rycraw']-Athlete-Bryant-2024</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='149602' first='Shawn' last='Rycraw'] has been a dynamic athlete for the Bryant Hornets over the past few years. He has explosive speed and has no problem stretching the defense deep. Rycraw makes plays with the football and the defense must account for him the minute that he steps on the field. He has put in the work this offseason and got up a to top speed of 21 miles per hour. Rycraw is a prospect to watch out for this upcoming season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='335132' first='Talan' last='Williams']-Quarterback-Gentry-2026</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='335132' first='Talan' last='Williams'] has put the work in this offseason. I have seen him several times putting in the work up at D1-Training in Rogers. Williams has put on display his accuracy and ability to fit the ball into some tight windows. He continues to hammer out details and take the steps that are needed to light up Friday nights. Williams is an impressive athlete and has the ability to see action on both sides of the ball for Gentry this upcoming season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Nick Gammill-Linebacker-Valley View-2025</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Valley View does not have a shortage of talented football players coming up through the ranks. The linebacker position is loaded with talented prospects. Nick Gammill has the speed to cause plenty of problems for opposing blockers. He gets to the ball carrier quickly. In the passing game, he does an excellent job of separating the ball from the ball carrier. Gammill can be found working in the lab most weekends continuing to hone his abilities. He is a player to watch out for over the next two seasons.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='594778' first='Slade' last='Norwood']-Quarterback-Farmington-2027</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='594778' first='Slade' last='Norwood'] is another prospect that has not stopped putting in the work this offseason. The Farmington signal caller has put on display tremendous accuracy over the past few months. Norwood does a great job of reading the coverage and making an accurate throw. Norwood continues to do well this offseason with an impressive performance in Naples at the Football University camp. Norwood is a player to watch out for over the next couple of seasons.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->