Fayetteville Purple Dogs 2023 Team Preview
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The Fayetteville Purple Dogs have become one of the most consistent teams in the state of Arkansas. The Purple Dogs finished the 2022 season with a 7-4 record. Coach Casey Dick and the Purple Dogs are looking to improve on…
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Continue ReadingThe Fayetteville Purple Dogs have become one of the most consistent teams in the state of Arkansas. The Purple Dogs finished the 2022 season with a 7-4 record. Coach Casey Dick and the Purple Dogs are looking to improve on the 7-4 record from last season. Fayetteville has the weapons on both sides of the ball to be a team that contends for a state title.
We start our look at the Purple Dogs with a focus on the offensive side of the ball. Fayetteville signal caller Drake Lindsey Drake Lindsey 6'3" | 180 lbs | QB Fayetteville | 2024 State AR had a tremendous season in 2022. Lindsey is an extremely accurate quarterback. He threw for 3,751 yards, 37 touchdowns, and only 3 interceptions last season. The future Minnesota Golden Gopher has set the stage for a big 2023 season.
Shifting our focus to the Fayetteville rushing attack. Christian Setzer Christian Setzer 5'8" | 160 lbs | RB Fayetteville | 2024 State AR is a running back that has tremendous speed. Setzer hits the rushing lane quickly and gets to the second level in a blink of an eye. Omar Murray Omar Murray 6'2" | 195 lbs | RB Fayetteville | 2024 State AR will see carries as well. Murray is a running back that does a great job of allowing the rushing lane to develop and picking the proper lane. The Fayetteville rushing attack has the potential to surprise people this season.
Fayetteville never disappoints when it comes to having talented wide receivers for the passing attack. The Purple Dog receiving corps is impressive to say the least. Lach McKinney is a wide receiver that accounted for 14 touchdown receptions a season ago. McKinney uses crisp route running to create separation from opposing defensive backs. Jaison Delamar is a wide out that will haul in receptions in bunches. Xiyiah Spencer-Cole Xiyiah Spencer-Cole 6'2" | 150 lbs | WR Fayetteville | 2024 State AR has had a strong offseason and is a player to watch out for this season. The Fayetteville offense has the ability to put up the points this season.
Meanwhile, the defensive side of the ball for the Purple Dogs does not take a back seat in terms of talent. Fayetteville has several talented prospects on the defensive line this season. Trey Lisle and Kaden Spencer Kaden Spencer 6'3" | 250 lbs | DL Fayetteville | 2024 State AR are players that can completely disrupt an opponent’s rushing attack. Both Spencer and Lisle are pass rushers that the opposing offensive line must account for on the field.
The linebackers and secondary have experienced players returning for the 2023 season. Noah Janski Noah Janski 5'11" | 175 lbs | LB Fayetteville | 2024 State AR reads the play well and is always around the ball carrier. Janski racked up over 70 tackles last season and a big season is a possibility this season. At the safety position, Isaiah Taylor Isaiah Taylor 5'11" | 160 lbs | DB Fayetteville | 2024 State AR had a strong season last season. Taylor amassed 75 tackles and is a prospect to watch out for this upcoming season.
Fayetteville prospects to watch this season.
- Drake Lindsey Drake Lindsey 6'3" | 180 lbs | QB Fayetteville | 2024 State AR -Quarterback-6’5” 220-Pounds 2024
- Jackson Oliver-Defensive Line-6’2” 300-Pounds-2025
- Landon Jones Landon Jones 6'0" | 205 lbs | LB Fayetteville | 2024 State AR -Linebacker-6’0” 205-Pounds-2024
- Isaiah Taylor Isaiah Taylor 5'11" | 160 lbs | DB Fayetteville | 2024 State AR -Safety-6’0” 175-Pounds-2025
- Noah Janski Noah Janski 5'11" | 175 lbs | LB Fayetteville | 2024 State AR -Linebacker-6’0” 175-Pounds-2024
- Trey Lisle-Defensive Line-6’6” 230-Pounds-2024
- Kaden Spencer Kaden Spencer 6'3" | 250 lbs | DL Fayetteville | 2024 State AR -Defensive Line-6’0” 230-Pounds-2024
- Desmond Peterson Desmond Peterson 6'5" | 300 lbs | OL Fayetteville | 2024 State AR -Offensive Tackle-6’5” 300-Pounds-2024
- Lach McKinney-Wide Receiver-5’10” 185-Pounds-2024
- Jaison Delamar-Wide Receiver-5’11” 190-Pounds-2025
- Christian Setzer Christian Setzer 5'8" | 160 lbs | RB Fayetteville | 2024 State AR -Running Back-5’9” 175-Pounds-2024
- Xiyiah Spencer Cole-Wide Receiver-6’0” 165-Pounds-2024
- Omar Murray Omar Murray 6'2" | 195 lbs | RB Fayetteville | 2024 State AR -Running Back-6’1” 205-Pounds-2024