Top Prospects to Watch in Arkansas in 2024
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Spring ball is coming up quickly, after that we’ll have summer workouts and then eventually the 2024 season will be here. Here are five game changers to watch in the upcoming fall: Cash Archer AR #4 LB #1 HEIGHT 6'2"…
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Continue ReadingSpring ball is coming up quickly, after that we’ll have summer workouts and then eventually the 2024 season will be here. Here are five game changers to watch in the upcoming fall:
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- 6-Foot-2
- 225 Pounds
- Defensive Line
- Class of 2025
Greenwood’s Cash Archer Cash Archer 6’2″ | 225 lbs | LB Greenwood | 2025 State AR is one of the most versatile EDGE/OLB rushers in the state of Arkansas, maybe even the country. Impressive athleticism and good containment skills outside on the edge. Plays with excellent bend, speed and hand placement to beat his opposition. His quickness off the snap is dangerous if the opposing team isn’t ready.
’23 Stats: 78 tackles, 38 QB hurries, 29 TFL’s, 20 sacks & 2 FF’s
Note – 4.65 40
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- 6-Foot-3
- 215 Pounds
- Linebacker
- Class of 2026
Rogers Braxton Lindsey has great length that plays sideline-to-sideline. His motor is relentless while displaying good hand placement to work off of blocks. On top of that, he fires off the line of scrimmage, immediately working around the opposition. Good read and react ability with great one on one tackling skills.
Note – 3.9 GPA
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- 5-Foot-9
- 150 Pounds
- Wide Receiver
- Class of 2027
Warren is known for their development of wide receiver prospects and Tayshawn Edwards Tayshawn Edwards 5’9″ | 155 lbs | WR Warren | 2027 State AR may be their next best man. His speed and acceleration make him an immediate deep threat that can also stretch the field. Not only is he dangerous over the top, YAC threat underneath. Fluent route runner with unlimited potential.
Note – 3.8 GPA
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- 5-Foot-11
- 160 Pounds
- Running Back
- Class of 2026
Bentonville’s running back Chris Ficklin Chris Ficklin 5’10” | 175 lbs | RB Bentonville | 2026 State AR brings good change of direction ability while showcasing good vision. Explodes through the tackles, finding the correct whole and making his way through the second level. Solid in pass protection, giving his quarterback time if needed.
Note – 4.58 40
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- 6-Foot-3
- 190 Pounds
- Quarterback
- Class of 2025
North Little Rock’s dual threat quarterback, Tyson Bradden Tyson Bradden 6’2″ | 190 lbs | QB North Little Rock | 2025 State AR makes the deep ball seem so effortless. Consistently puts his wide receivers in potential YAC (yards after catch) situations with his anticipation. While progressing through his reads, he’s able to sit in the pocket until the last second, either delivering an accurate ball under pressure or taking off.
’23 Stats: 147/266 (55%) 2,267 yards (15.4 avg) 25 TD’s & 8 INT’s
Note – 3.2 GPA