Prospects Putting in the Work
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The work that prospects put in during the offseason has a tremendous impact on the productivity during the regular season. We are going to highlight some prospects that have put in the work over the past few weeks. The amount…
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Continue ReadingThe work that prospects put in during the offseason has a tremendous impact on the productivity during the regular season. We are going to highlight some prospects that have put in the work over the past few weeks. The amount of work that goes in to preparing for the regular season and it is always interesting to see how much preparation goes into the regular season.
Chris Ficklin Chris Ficklin 5'10" | 175 lbs | RB Bentonville | 2026 State AR -Running Back-Bentonville-2026
Chris Ficklin Chris Ficklin 5'10" | 175 lbs | RB Bentonville | 2026 State AR closed the 2023 season with several strong performances. Ficklin has the patience to allow rushing lanes to develop before exploding through the hole. He has approached the offseason on a mission and continues to put in work in the lab. Ficklin has worked on speed and agility this week. Ficklin is a prospect to watch out for as the offseason progresses and preparations for the upcoming season start full force.
Anthony Kennedy-Defensive Line-Maumelle-2026
The talent level on the defensive side of the ball for the class of 2026 is deep and extremely impressive. Anthony Kennedy is a defensive lineman that can play any of the positions along the defensive front. He uses his mix of power and speed to get into the offensive backfield. Kennedy is another prospect that has approached the offseason with a strong work ethic. Kennedy has put time in the lab as well as doing some work on the 7-on-7 fields. He is a player to watch out for over the next few seasons.
Bryson Stewart Bryson Stewart 5'8" | 150 lbs | LB Maumelle | 2027 State AR -Linebacker-Maumelle-2027
The Maumelle Hornets are team that has impressive talent on both sides of the ball as the 2024 season approaches. Stewart is a versatile linebacker that can play on both sides of the ball and not lose any effectiveness. He has the speed needed to drop back into pass coverage and makes plays to impact the offensive passing game. Stewart does a great job of being able to haul in passes on both sides of the ball. Stewart is a prospect to watch out for with the Hornets. The future is bright in Maumelle over the next few seasons.
Emmanuel Hudson Emmanuel Hudson 5'10" | 275 lbs | DL Pine Bluff | 2026 State AR -Defensive Line-Pine Bluff-2026
The Pine Bluff defensive lineman is a prospect that I am becoming more and more impressed with over the past few months. Hudson uses his speed to get into the opposing offensive backfield. He can impact both the run and the pass plays that the opposing offense calls. Hudson is putting in the work in the lab this offseason continuing to hone his skills. The Pine Bluff defensive lineman is going to be a prospect to watch out for over the next couple of seasons.
Drew Davis Drew Davis 6'1" | 175 lbs | QB Benton | 2026 State AR -Quarterback-Benton-2026
Drew Davis Drew Davis 6'1" | 175 lbs | QB Benton | 2026 State AR had an excellent 2023 football season. He set passing records for the Benton Panthers. Davis has not slowed down one bit this offseason. He is putting in the work in the lab as well as on the 7-on-7 fields. Davis is an accurate passer that can fit the ball into some tight windows. He has the ability to throw his wide receivers open. Davis is a prospect that I am excited to see more of over the next few months.