Recruiting News and Notes 2-5-24
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We have reached the point of the year where football news is made up of recruiting, performance camps, and 7-on-7 competitions. In this article, we are going to focus on the recruiting headlines across the Natural State. Recruiting visits and…
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Continue ReadingWe have reached the point of the year where football news is made up of recruiting, performance camps, and 7-on-7 competitions. In this article, we are going to focus on the recruiting headlines across the Natural State. Recruiting visits and scholarship offers dominate the headlines this week.
Anthony Kennedy Anthony Kennedy 6'6" | 275 lbs | DL Maumelle | 2026 State AR -Defensive Line-Little Rock Southwest-2026
I have watched Anthony Kennedy Anthony Kennedy 6'6" | 275 lbs | DL Maumelle | 2026 State AR several times over the past few weeks, and he has the potential to be an impact player on Saturdays in the future. He does a great job of using his quickness and power to get off of blocks. Kennedy Jr. has no problems rushing the passer and forcing the quarterback to rush his throws. Meanwhile, he uses his speed well to pursue and bring down the ball carrier when it comes to defending the run. Over the past few days, Kennedy Jr. earned scholarship offers from both SMU and Oklahoma State. He is a player to watch out for next season.
Omarion Robinson Omarion Robinson 6'0" | 175 lbs | DB Little Rock Parkview | 2025 State AR -Defensive Back-Little Rock Parkview-2025
Omarion Robinson Omarion Robinson 6'0" | 175 lbs | DB Little Rock Parkview | 2025 State AR is a versatile prospect that can play all over the field at a variety of positions for Little Rock Parkview. He is a playmaker on both sides of the ball for the Patriots. In the secondary, he has the range to make plays on the ball. Robinson plays the ball well in the air and has the ability to take the errant pass the opposite direction. The Parkview defensive back had the opportunity to visit the Oregon Ducks over the weekend. Robinson is a player to keep an eye on this coming season, both from a recruiting perspective, as well as on the field.
Bennett Roberts Bennett Roberts 6'0" | 210 lbs | LB Gentry | 2025 State AR -Linebacker-Gentry-2025
Gentry linebacker Bennett Roberts Bennett Roberts 6'0" | 210 lbs | LB Gentry | 2025 State AR is a prospect that does a great job of reading the quarterback. Roberts diagnosis the play and gets to the ball carrier. He has no trouble making the tackle. The Gentry linebacker has the quickness to drop back into coverage and account for the tight end or running back running the pass routes. He had a solid performance at the Prep Redzone Arkansas Stock Up Showcase a few weeks ago as well. Over the weekend, Roberts was able to take a recruiting visit to Marshall University. He is a prospect to watch out for this upcoming season.
Marcus Wimberly Marcus Wimberly 6'1" | 170 lbs | DB Bauxite | 2025 State AR -Defensive Back-Bauxite-2025
Over the past two seasons, Marcus Wimberly Marcus Wimberly 6'1" | 170 lbs | DB Bauxite | 2025 State AR has exploded from a recruiting perspective. Wimberly is a dynamic athlete that makes plays all over the field for the Miners. Bauxite does a great job of putting him in positions to have an impact on the game. He is a defensive back that tracks the ball well and will pick off passes with no trouble from the wide receiver. Over the weekend, Wimberly had the opportunity to visit the Oklahoma Sooners. With interest from Michigan, Oklahoma, and Arkansas, Wimberly’s recruiting is going to be interesting to watch over the next few months.
Monterrio Elston Jr. Monterrio Elston Jr. 6'0" | 170 lbs | RB Little Rock Parkview | 2025 State AR -Running Back-Little Rock Parkview-2025
Monterrio Elston Jr. Monterrio Elston Jr. 6'0" | 170 lbs | RB Little Rock Parkview | 2025 State AR is another impressive prospect out of Little Rock Parkview. The Patriots do a great job of getting Elston Jr. in the flow of the game. He can line up anywhere on the offensive side of the ball. He has tremendous speed and is a nightmare to bring down in the open field. Elston Jr. carries between the tackles well. Meanwhile, he has the speed to cut the run to the outside down the sideline. Over the weekend, Elston Jr. had the opportunity to take a recruiting visit to College Station to visit the Texas A&M Aggies. He is another 2025 prospect to watch this season.