Busy Recruiting Weekend in Fayetteville
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Spring football practice is in full swing at the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville. The Arkansas Razorbacks are able to merge junior day activities there to coincide with spring football workouts. Over the weekend, the Razorbacks hosted plenty of in-state…
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Continue ReadingSpring football practice is in full swing at the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville. The Arkansas Razorbacks are able to merge junior day activities there to coincide with spring football workouts. Over the weekend, the Razorbacks hosted plenty of in-state prospects to keep an eye on over the next few months. In this article, we are going to highlight several of those prospects.
Braden Nash Braden Nash 5'11" | 155 lbs | ATH Bentonville West | 2026 State AR -Athlete-Bentonville West-2026
Bentonville West never disappoints with the number of talented players that they produce each recruiting class. On the offensive side of the ball, Nash does an excellent job of allowing the rushing lanes to develop. He does an excellent job of making the first defender miss. Nash has the speed to get to the second level quickly. Nash spent the weekend in Fayetteville visiting the Arkansas Razorbacks and taking a look at the campus.
Deminio Patterson Deminio Patterson 6'4" | 320 lbs | OL Joe T. Robinsson | 2026 State AR -Offensive Line-Joe T. Robinson-2026
Versatility is the name of the game for the talented prospect out of Joe T. Robinson. Deminio Patterson Deminio Patterson 6'4" | 320 lbs | OL Joe T. Robinsson | 2026 State AR plays on both sides of the ball with equal effectiveness. On the offensive side of the ball, he is an explosive prospect on the offensive line. Patterson is a powerhouse that finishes each block by driving the opposing defender to the ground. The Robinson powerhouse spent the weekend visiting the University of Arkansas.
Monterrio Elston Jr. Monterrio Elston Jr. 6'0" | 170 lbs | RB Little Rock Parkview | 2025 State AR -Athlete-Little Rock Parkview-2025
Elston Jr. plays all over the field for Little Rock Parkview. He plays the wide receiver and running back positions with impressive effectiveness. Elston Jr. is a player that excels at making opposing defenders miss tackles. He burst into the open field with good speed, and he will not be brought down on initial contact. Elston Jr. is a player to watch for Parkview this season. He took a visit to Fayetteville over the weekend. I look for Elston Jr. to have a big season for the Patriots.
Marcus Wimberly Marcus Wimberly 6'1" | 170 lbs | DB Bauxite | 2025 State AR -Defensive Back-Bauxite-2025
Marcus Wimberly Marcus Wimberly 6'1" | 170 lbs | DB Bauxite | 2025 State AR is one of the most athletic prospects in the state of Arkansas. He is a dangerous player with the ball in his hands. In the secondary, Wimberly is a ball hawk that does an excellent job of playing the ball while it is in the air. He is a defensive back that is not afraid to deliver a hit to separate the ball from the ball carrier. Wimberly is being pursued by Michigan, Arkansas, and Ole Miss to name a few. He is a major target to watch this season.
Michael Hayes Michael Hayes 5'10" | 155 lbs | DB Joe T. Robinson | 2025 State AR -Defensive Back-Joe T. Robinson-2025
Over the past few years, Michael Hayes Michael Hayes 5'10" | 155 lbs | DB Joe T. Robinson | 2025 State AR is a cornerback that can effectively shut down one side of the field. He does a great job of reading the quarterback and being in position to either pick off the pass or bat the ball away. Hayes does a great job of separating the ball from the ball carrier. He is player to watch out for this upcoming season. Hayes had the opportunity to visit the Arkansas Razorbacks on junior day.