Recruiting News and Notes 7-2-23

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The summer practice period has hit the mid-way point of the summer. All across the state of Arkansas coaches, players, and parents are enjoying a well-deserved vacation. However, we still have plenty of recruiting headlines to pay attention to and get caught up on this weekend. It is time to get caught up on all the commitments, visits, and scholarship offers that have occurred to wind down the month of June.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='240083' first='Jalen' last='Dupree']-Running Back-Malvern-2024</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>One of the most explosive running backs in the state has been on a roll over the past six months. [player_tooltip player_id='240083' first='Jalen' last='Dupree'] and the Malvern Leopards are fresh off of a state championship. He is a running back that does a great job of picking the rushing lane and exploding through the hole. Dupree is a prospect that can line up all over the field for the Leopards this season. In the meantime, the talented running back placed a verbal commitment with Colorado State Rams. Congratulations go out to the talented Leopard!</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>[player_tooltip player_id='721208' first='Caleb' last='Blankenship'] is one of the most accurate long snappers in the state of Arkansas. He delivers an accurate snap and fires out of the stance well. Blankenship does a great job of keeping the opposing rusher from getting into the backfield. Over the past few weeks, he has earned scholarship offers from Rhode Island and Arkansas State. The school that lands Blankenship gets a guy that will hold down the long snapper spot for four years.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='314061' first='Brenden' last='Bennett']-Defensive Back-Bryant-2024</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='314061' first='Brenden' last='Bennett'] is a versatile defensive back that shifts from cornerback to safety with impressive effectiveness. Bennett uses his hands well to bump opposing wide receivers off of the pass patterns that are being run. He has the speed to contend with quick receivers and is physical enough to cause the receivers problems. The talented Bryant defensive back earned a scholarship offer from Arkansas-Pine Bluff earlier in the week.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>DeKaleb Rudolph-Defensive Line-Cabot-2024</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>DeKaleb Rudolph is a disruptive force on the defensive line for Cabot. He does an excellent job of plugging up the rushing lanes. He has the speed and the power combination to rush the passer as well. Rudolph can be used all along the defensive front. Over the past few weeks, Rudolph has had the opportunity to visit Harding University. Meanwhile, Rudolph earned a scholarship offer from Northwest Missouri State. Rudolph is a player to watch out for this upcoming season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='160007' first='Camron' last='Williams']-Athlete-Gosnell-2024</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='160007' first='Camron' last='Williams'] continues to blow up from a recruiting perspective. Williams is a dynamic athlete on both sides of the ball. From the offensive side of the ball, Williams is an impressive wide receiver that does a great job of using his speed to create separation from opposing defensive backs. Meanwhile, on the defensive side of the ball, Williams does a great job in the secondary terrorizing opposing wide receivers. Earlier this week, Williams earned scholarship offers from Baylor and Texas. He has the potential for a monster season on both sides of the ball.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='881383' first='Greyson' last='Miller']-Quarterback-Helena-West Helena-2026</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='881383' first='Greyson' last='Miller'] is continuing to open eyes this offseason. He has an accurate arm that does a great job of connecting with his wide receivers. Meanwhile, the opposing defense must account for Miller. He is not afraid to use his legs to pick up yards on the ground. Miller is building momentum for a strong season in 2023. The talented signal caller earned a scholarship offer from James Madison this week. Miller has the potential for a big season this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->