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Recruiting is picking up now that the high school football season is coming to a close. We have several prospects making visits and earning scholarship offers from the weekend to take a look at today. Let’s start the week with…
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Continue ReadingRecruiting is picking up now that the high school football season is coming to a close. We have several prospects making visits and earning scholarship offers from the weekend to take a look at today. Let’s start the week with some fresh recruiting from across the Natural State.
Talan Williams Talan Williams 5'9" | 165 lbs | QB Gentry | 2026 State AR -Quarterback-Gentry-2026
The 2026 quarterback class is a talented one in the state of Arkansas. Talan Williams Talan Williams 5'9" | 165 lbs | QB Gentry | 2026 State AR is an accurate passer that does a good job fitting the football into some tight windows. He is a quarterback that has a good sense of how much time he has in the pocket and knows when to escape the pocket. Williams had the opportunity to visit the Arkansas State Red Wolves over the weekend. The Pioneers reached the state playoffs after an impressive 2023 season, and I look for that trend to continue next season. Keep an eye on Williams, he is just getting started.
Ryan Nolan Ryan Nolan 6'7" | 335 lbs | OL Little Rock Central | 2025 State AR -Offensive Line-Joe T. Robinson-2025
Ryan Nolan Ryan Nolan 6'7" | 335 lbs | OL Little Rock Central | 2025 State AR is a name at the left tackle position to remember going into the 2024 season. Nolan is a powerful offensive lineman that explodes out of the stance. He can drive opposing pass rushers to the ground. Nolan is quick enough to get out front on screens and draws. The Robinson offensive lineman is going to be a player to watch out for in the class of 2025. Nolan earned a scholarship offer from Missouri Valley College over the weekend.
Jayden Smith Jayden Smith 5'9" | 185 lbs | RB White Hall | 2024 State AR -Running Back-White Hall-2024
Jayden Smith Jayden Smith 5'9" | 185 lbs | RB White Hall | 2024 State AR is a running back that is difficult to bring down on initial contact. Smith is a patient running back that does a good job of showing patience and allowing the rushing lane to develop. He has the speed to break into the second level quickly. The White Hall running back earned a scholarship offer from Henderson State over the weekend. Smith has the potential to see the field on Saturdays in the future.
Jackson Daily Jackson Daily 6'3" | 220 lbs | ATH Alma | 2024 State AR -Athlete-Alma-2024
Jackson Daily Jackson Daily 6'3" | 220 lbs | ATH Alma | 2024 State AR is one of the most versatile prospects in the class of 2024. Daily saw playing time on both sides of the ball for the Alma Airedales this season. He saw playing time at the quarterback position as well as the linebacker position this season. On the defensive side of the ball, he swarms to the ball carrier and is not afraid to deliver a hit. Meanwhile, on the offensive side of the ball he saw time at quarterback and tight end over the past few seasons. Daily had the opportunity to attend the Missouri-Florida game and visit the Missouri Tigers over the weekend.
Hunter Marshall Hunter Marshall 5'8" | 245 lbs | OL Farmington | 2024 State AR -Offensive Line-Farmington-2024
The Farmington center was a standout on the offensive line throughout his career at Farmington. Marshall had impressive strength and a work ethic to match it. He shows good quickness and his worked the guard and center positions along the offensive front for the Cardinals. Marshall earned a scholarship offer from Greenville University over the weekend. Marshall’s recruitment is one to watch out for over the next few months.