Spring Football Nears in Arkansas – Under the Radar Prospects
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Spring Football is coming in a hurry. Right now, athletes are preparing for track and other sports while getting work in the weight room. Soon they will be knocking off the dust on their equipment and sharpening their skillsets. Here…
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Continue ReadingSpring Football is coming in a hurry. Right now, athletes are preparing for track and other sports while getting work in the weight room. Soon they will be knocking off the dust on their equipment and sharpening their skillsets. Here are five prospects under the radar to watch in the 2024 season:
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- 5-Foot-9
- 180 Pounds
- Linebacker
- Class of 2025
Parkview linebacker Kevin Ellis Kevin Ellis 5’9″ | 180 lbs | LB Little Rock Parkview | 2025 State AR brings athleticism to the second level. Good read and reaction speed, showcasing his mental processing. Sideline-to-sideline ability, demonstrating his motor and work ethic. Agile with good feel in zone coverage, locking down underneath. Ellis is an impressive linebacker with good speed. I’m expecting solidifying year, showcasing his talents.
Note – 4.0 & 4.6 40
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- 6-Foot-3
- 210 Pounds
- Tight End
- Class of 2025
Little Rock Southwest’s Kelly Smith Kelly Smith 6’4″ | 220 lbs | TE Little Rock Parkview | 2025 State AR is a solid powerful frame at the tight end position. Demonstrating good ball skills at the catch point. Good hand-eye coordination with body control against contest. Underrated run blocker out in space and smooth route running ability. Excited to see him dominate the secondary in 2024.
Note – 3.85 GPA
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- 6-Foot-1
- 180 Pounds
- Wide Receiver
- Class of 2026
Bauxite’s wide receiver Cole Witherington Cole Witherington 6’1″ | 180 lbs | WR Bauxite | 2026 State AR is a reliable target with his consistent hands. On top of his strong hands, he’s able to high point the ball, showcasing his hand-eye coordination. Good quickness off the LOS, creating separation at all levels of his routes and smooth route running ability. Someone to keep an eye on during the 2024 season.
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- 5-Foot-11
- 280 Pounds
- Defensive Line
- Class of 2026
Bryant’s interior force, Malachi McDonald brings good strength and lower body control. Fires off the line of scrimmage low, creating leverage inside to beat his opposition. Good footwork and hand fighting, consistently creating havoc in the backfield in both the running and passing game. He’s going to be a force during the 2024 season.
Note – 3.0 GPA
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- 6-Foot-4
- 175 Pounds
- Wide Receiver
- Class of 2025
Marion’s Mitrell Lewis Mitrell Lewis 6’3″ | 180 lbs | WR Marion | 2025 State AR brings athleticism to the wide receiver position. Displaying explosion of the LOS, instantly creating separation. Good route runner with exceptional feel in finding the soft spot against zone coverage. Good man coverage beater over the top vertically and in the short to intermediate range. Don’t be shocked if you hear his name mentioned across the state after the 2024 season.
Note – 3.6 GPA