Recruiting News and Notes 10-27-23

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The high school football season may be winding down, but the recruiting battles are just heating up. We have plenty of recruiting news to take a look at going into the weekend. It has been a busy week across the state of Arkansas from a recruiting perspective this week. With the early signing period approaching, the recruiting news is starting to heat up quickly.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='221288' first='Isaiah' last='Taylor']-Defensive Back-Fayetteville-2024</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Fayetteville safety has had an impressive 2023 football season. He has displayed an ability to separate the ball from the ball carrier with very little trouble. Taylor does a great job of playing the ball while it is in the air. He has the ability to pick off passes and take them in the opposite direction. Earlier in the week, Taylor earned a scholarship offer from Pittsburg State University. He is a player to watch out for as the playoffs approach.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='221270' first='Nykkisson' last='Wimberly']-Defensive Line-Arkadelphia-2025</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='221270' first='Nykkisson' last='Wimberly'] is one of the most versatile prospects on the defensive side of the ball in the class of 2025. Wimberly can play all over the defensive front for the Badgers. He is a defensive lineman that can pressure the passer, stop the run, or drop back into pass coverage. Wimberly is a prospect that has had a strong 2023 football season and is a player to watch out for over the next few months. The Arkadelphia defensive lineman will be visiting Louisiana-Monroe this weekend.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='256550' first='Justin' last='Barber-Morgan']-Athlete-England-2024</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>One prospect that has seen his recruiting explode over the past few weeks is [player_tooltip player_id='256550' first='Justin' last='Barber-Morgan']. He is an impact player on both sides of the ball for England. From the running back position, he is a prospect that can run over defenders or make the cut to the outside. Meanwhile, on the defensive side of the ball he can play effectively at linebacker or in the secondary. He is a defender that will hit the ball carrier with intensity. Barber-Morgan earned a scholarship offer from Ottawa University this week and is a player to watch out for next week.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='501976' first='Jonas' last='Nantze']-Offensive Line-Shiloh Christian-2024</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Over the past few years, [player_tooltip player_id='501976' first='Jonas' last='Nantze'] has been a mainstay on the offensive line for the Shiloh Christian Saints. He plays the tackle position with intensity and has a good mix of speed and power. Nantze does an excellent job of keeping opposing defensive linemen off-balance. The Shiloh offensive lineman placed his commitment with Oklahoma State earlier in the week. Congratulations go out to Nantze on placing his commitment this week.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='337332' first='Javonte' last='Harris']-Running Back-North Little Rock-2024</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='337332' first='Javonte' last='Harris'] is a versatile running back that can carry the ball between the tackles and do so consistently. He will not shy away from contact and looks to deliver a blow while getting tackled. Harris has good versatility and can be split out wide and used in the passing attack for North Little Rock. Earlier in the week, Harris earned a scholarship offer from Ottawa University. He has had a strong 2023 season and is a player to watch as the season winds down.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->