Defensive Standouts at the Showcase
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The Prep Redzone Stock Up Showcase did not disappoint at all. The number of talented prospects at the event was eye opening. The state of Arkansas was well represented on the defensive side of the ball. We are going to…
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Continue ReadingThe Prep Redzone Stock Up Showcase did not disappoint at all. The number of talented prospects at the event was eye opening. The state of Arkansas was well represented on the defensive side of the ball. We are going to highlight some prospects that stood out Sunday on the defensive side of the ball.
Curtis Barrow Jr. Curtis Barrow Jr. 5'7" | 150 lbs | DB Monticello | 2025 State AR -Defensive Back-Monticello-2025
When you have college coaches coming and telling you that a defensive back has plenty of dog in him you tend to take notice quickly. Monticello cornerback Curtis Barrow Jr. Curtis Barrow Jr. 5'7" | 150 lbs | DB Monticello | 2025 State AR did a great job on Sunday. He locked down opposing wide receivers in one-on-one competitions. He displayed good flexibility in drills and is a defensive back with the potential to do big things next season. The Monticello defensive back performed well at the stock up showcase and is a player I expect to have a big season in 2024.
Tyree Vaughn Tyree Vaughn 6'0" | 225 lbs | LB West Memphis | 2025 AR -Linebacker-West Memphis-2025
Tyree Vaughn Tyree Vaughn 6'0" | 225 lbs | LB West Memphis | 2025 AR has impressive flexibility and can shift directions quickly. He displayed the ability to drop back into pass coverage and cause incompletions. In drills over the weekend, Vaughn showcased plenty of speed and he has the physical tools to bring plenty of power behind the tackle as well. Vaughn’s film from the season shows a linebacker that can plug up the rushing lanes just as impressively as he plays the passing game. He is a player to watch out for over the next couple of months.
Anthony Kennedy Jr-Defensive Line-Little Rock Southwest-2026
The Little Rock Southwest defensive lineman had a busy weekend last weekend. Kennedy Jr. visited the Missouri Tigers and the made it to the showcase for one-on-one competitions. He displayed impressive quickness and the ability to get into the offensive backfield. Kennedy Jr. has impressive power, and he is a prospect that had no problem opening eyes at the stock up showcase over the weekend. Kennedy Jr. is a prospect to watch out for over the next couple of seasons. He has the potential to see playing time on Saturdays in the future.
Kaden Nash Kaden Nash 5'11" | 180 lbs | LB Pulaski Academy | 2025 State AR -Linebacker-Pulaski Academy-2025
I came away impressed with the prospects putting in the work at the linebacker position on Sunday. Kaden Nash Kaden Nash 5'11" | 180 lbs | LB Pulaski Academy | 2025 State AR was another prospect that showed up ready to work. Nash did a good job in drills displaying good quickness. Meanwhile, he displayed the ability to drop back in coverage and cause problems in the passing game for opposing quarterbacks. Nash had a solid 2023 season and was all over the field for the Bruins. I look forward to seeing what Nash has in store for the 2024 season.
Noah Nunnelee Noah Nunnelee 5'8" | 140 lbs | DB Bentonville | 2025 State AR -Defensive Back-Bentonville-2025
Noah Nunnelee Noah Nunnelee 5'8" | 140 lbs | DB Bentonville | 2025 State AR is a cornerback that has impressive speed. He was able to put his speed and coverage ability on display at the showcase on Sunday. Nunnelee displayed a willingness to jam opposing receivers and get physical on reps. He is a defensive back that wanted to get in as many reps as he could over the weekend. Nunnelee has the potential to do some big things next season for the Tigers.