Arkansas Players to Watch Friday 10-6-23

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We have entered the month of October, and the games are becoming important and playoff implications are starting to loom. Every week, Prep Redzone Arkansas takes a look at some prospects that have the potential to have big games on Friday night. The state has plenty of great games to keep an eye on this Friday night and plenty of prospects to watch.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='232211' first='Brandon' last='Cobb']-Quarterback-Pulaski Academy-2025</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='232211' first='Brandon' last='Cobb'] does a great job of throwing his receivers open. He is a signal caller that can extend drives using his arm or his legs. Cobb is player that has no problem getting out of the pocket. He knows when to escape and make the throw down the field. The Pulaski Academy quarterback has the potential to put up some big numbers on Friday. He is a prospect to watch out for as the season progresses.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='153886' first='Charleston' last='Collins']-Defensive Line-Little Rock Mills-2024</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Over the past few years, [player_tooltip player_id='153886' first='Charleston' last='Collins'] has been one of the most consistent defensive linemen in the state. He has tremendous athleticism and versatility. Collins can play all along the defensive front with little trouble. However, Collins is a player that can do some work on the offensive side of the ball at the tight end position. He is a player to watch out for in what will likely, be a great game against the Pine Bluff Zebrass.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='612846' first='Cash' last='Farris']-Defensive Back-Alma-2025</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>One of the most talented safeties in the state will suit up this Friday night for the Alma Airedales. Farris has good range and does an impressive job of playing the ball while it is in the air. He is a defensive back that is not afraid to deliver a hit. Farris does an impressive job of separating the ball from the ball carrier. Farris is a player to watch on the defensive side of the ball for Alma. He has the potential to open plenty of eyes over the next few weeks.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='619568' first='Matthew' last='Contreras']-Quarterback-Hot Springs-2024</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Hot Springs signal caller is having an impressive season for the Trojans. Contreras throws the football with accuracy. He does a great job of throwing his receivers open. Contreras has a good sense of timing in the pocket, and he knows when to escape the pocket. Meanwhile, Contreras will keep the opposing secondary honest by connecting with his wide receivers on the deep ball. He has the potential to have a big game this upcoming weekend.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='216278' first='Da'Shawn' last='Chairs']-Running Back-Elkins-2024</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Chairs has tremendous speed, and he can turn a short gain into an explosive one in the blink of an eye. The Elkins running back can hurt you between the tackles or just as easily cut the run down the sideline. Chairs is a player that can be split out wide as a receiver. He has the speed to cause problems for the opposing defense no matter where he lines up on the field. Keep an eye on Chairs this Friday night for the Elks.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->