FRENZY FRIDAY – 20 Prospects to Watch in 2024
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During “Frenzy Friday”, we take a deep dive into the state of Arkansas. We are looking for those under the radar and underrated prospects that deserve the spotlight as well. These athletes showcase different talents, traits and strengths to look…
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Continue ReadingDuring “Frenzy Friday”, we take a deep dive into the state of Arkansas. We are looking for those under the radar and underrated prospects that deserve the spotlight as well. These athletes showcase different talents, traits and strengths to look into. Here are twenty prospects to watch in 2024.
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- 6-Foot-2
- 175 Pounds
- ATH
- Class of 2025
Russellville athlete Bo Mosely is a rising prosect in the state of Arkansas that has experience at defensive back, safety and wide receiver. Mosely is the 69th rated overall player and 6th overall at his position (ATH) in the state of Arkansas (via Prep Redzone) for the class of 2025. He displays good read and react ability, breaking on the ball quickly. His quick reactions allow him to either force a PBU or turnover. Good fluidity in the hips to transition and stay with his man vertically or on the break. Demonstrates high football IQ that can play off-ball or press man and dominate in any coverage. Elite work ethic and plays with a good motor.
Note – 3.9 GPA/4.47 40
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Raylen Spratt Raylen Spratt 5'10" | 160 lbs | ATH Dumas | 2025 AR
Raylen Spratt Raylen Spratt 5'10" | 160 lbs | ATH Dumas | 2025 AR
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- 5-Foot-10
- 160 Pounds
- ATH
- Class of 2025
Dumas athlete Raylen Spratt Raylen Spratt 5’10” | 160 lbs | ATH Dumas | 2025 AR has experience on both sides of the ball which include wide receiver and in the secondary. Spratt is currently on the watch list in the state of Arkansas (via Prep Redzone) for the class of 2025 as he is rising. He displays good route running ability with smoothness and quickness at his break. Very fluid with good speed and athleticism. Showcases strong hands with good hand-eye coordination and the ability to high point the football in and out of contest.
’23 Stats: 60 Rec – 867 yards (14.5 AVG) 8 TDs
Note – Multi Sport Athlete
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- 5-Foot-10
- 185 Pounds
- Wide Receiver
- Class of 2025
Lakeside wide receiver Ben Vincent Ben Vincent 5’10” | 185 lbs | WR Lakeside | 2025 AR is another prospect on the watch list in the state of Arkansas. Vincent displays a quick release off the line of scrimmage (LOS) due to his acceleration. Smooth and fluent route runner with sharp breaks and no wasted motion. That ability allows him to create separation instantly off the LOS and on his breaks at the stem of his routes. Able to work across his defender with ease and showcases the ability to find the open space and sit or attack the zone with awareness. Demonstrates very good hand-eye coordination, body control and balance as he’s able to high point the football. Strong hands and a true YAC threat at any level of the field.
’23 Stats: 37 Rec – 674 yards (18.2 AVG) 6 TD’s
Note – 3.4 GPA
Bryson Griffis Bryson Griffis 5'9" | 165 lbs | WR Benton | 2027 AR
Bryson Griffis Bryson Griffis 5'9" | 165 lbs | WR Benton | 2027 AR
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- 5-Foot-9
- 165 Pounds
- Wide Receiver
- Class of 2027
Benton wide receiver Bryson Griffis Bryson Griffis 5’9″ | 165 lbs | WR Benton | 2027 AR brings speed and athleticism to the position. Griffis is another prospect on the watch list in the state of Arkansas that I expect to see a drastic rise. He explodes off the line of scrimmage with impressive acceleration. Very fluent route runner with quick sharp breaks, allowing him to create separation instantly at the stem of his routes. Very good stop and go ability, showcasing good hip fluidity. Able to work across his defender with ease with the ability to find the open space. Demonstrates very good hand-eye coordination, body control and balance as he’s able to high point the football with his strong hands. He’s a true YAC threat at any level of the field, displaying impressive burst up field after the catch.
’23 Stats: 51 Rec – 947 yards (18.6 AVG) 13 TDs
Note – 4.6 40
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- 5-Foot-11
- 160 Pounds
- Wide Receiver
- Class of 2025
Bentonville West wide receiver Mason Hawkins Mason Hawkins 5’11” | 160 lbs | WR Bentonville West | 2025 State AR brings versatility to the position. Hawkins is the 188th rated overall player and 27th overall at his position in the state of Arkansas (via Prep Redzone) for the class of 2025. He displays great explosiveness off the line of scrimmage with good acceleration and speed to break away in the second level. Has good body control with impressive ball tracking skills to bring down anything in any situation. A true vertical threat and field stretcher.
Note – 4.0 GPA / 4.5 40
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- 6-Foot
- 185 Pounds
- Quarterback
- Class of 2026
Sylvan Hills quarterback Tyler Hampton brings good technique with good footwork within and outside the pocket. Hampton is the 102nd rated overall player and 17th overall at his position in the state of Arkansas (via Prep Redzone) for the class of 2026. He displays a quick zip on his release and delivering with accuracy and velocity through the short and intermediate levels of the field. Demonstrates good pocket awareness as he is a threat with his legs, making it difficult to scheme against.
Note – Multi Position Athlete
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- 5-Foot-10
- 160 Pounds
- Running Back
- Class of 2027
North Little Rock running back JaCorey Spann brings speed and athleticism to the position. Spann is the 34th rated overall player and 6th overall at his position in the state of Arkansas (via Prep Redzone) for the class of 2027. He displays good vision between in the tackles and has the ability to one-cut outside and make a play. Demonstrates impressive second level, breakaway speed with the capability to line up at wide receiver and exploit man coverage.
Note – 4.0 GPA / Multi Sport Athlete
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- 6-Foot-3
- 300 Pounds
- Offensive Lineman
- Class of 2026
Clinton offensive lineman Alec Huie brings outstanding reach and quickness to the game. Huie is the 73rd rated overall player and 10th overall at his position in the state of Arkansas (via Prep Redzone) for the class of 2026. Displays a good natural balance and lower body strength to anchor in pass protection. Demonstrates the ability to combo off and get to the second level, opening up a running lane. Good footwork, foot quickness and hand placement to gain leverage and drive the defenders back.
Note – 3.4 GPA
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- 6-Foot-1
- 180 Pounds
- Wide Receiver
- Class of 2026
Little Rock Parkview wide receiver Kyrick Fulks Kyrick Fulks 6’1″ | 185 lbs | WR Little Rock Parkview | 2026 AR brings speed, athleticism and strength out wide. Fulks is currently on the watch list radar in the state of Arkansas. He displays good route running skills, smoothness with efficient breaks. Able to create separation, allowing a window for the quarterback and bursting up field after the catch. Strong hands, big body with the ability to be a 1v1 jump ball threat. Constantly showcasing good hand-eye coordination.
Note – Multi Position Athlete
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- 5-Foot-7
- 160 Pounds
- Defensive Back
- Class of 2025
Sylvan Hills defensive back Joe Thompson Joe Thompson 5’7″ | 160 lbs | DB Sylvan Hills | 2025 AR brings speed and agility to the defensive side of the ball. Thompson is currently on the watch list radar for Arkansas. He possesses a versatile skill set that enables him to excel in coverage in the deep thirds and second level with the ability to make plays near the line of scrimmage. His displays good read and react ability, attacking the football off the snap or making a play on the ball in the air. Solid open field tackling with a good motor. He’s able to contribute against both the running game and passing game.
Note – 3.2 GPA / Multi Sport Athlete
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- 5-Foot-10
- 170 Pounds
- Linebacker
- Class of 2025
Van Buren linebacker Caden Webb Caden Webb 5’10” | 170 lbs | LB Van Buren | 2025 AR brings a sideline-to-sideline motor with physicality. Webb is currently on the watch list for the state of Arkansas. Displays a quick first step with a good read and react ability while attacking downhill. Solid blitzer in the box, showcasing the ability to get downhill quickly through gaps and making a play in the backfield. Good feel for zone coverage, keeping everything in sight or underneath. Solid tackler with good technique in space.
Note – 4.1 GPA
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- 6-Foot
- 190 Pounds
- Kicker
- Class of 2025
Fayetteville kicker Nathan Kachel is rated as a 4.5-star prospect in the nation per Kohls kicking. Kachel is the 269th rated overall player and 2nd overall at his position in the state of Arkansas (via Prep Redzone) for the class of 202h. He displays accuracy, consistency and clutch ability. Demonstrates excellent leg strength with command, body control and power. Has the ability to hit 50+ yarders and will most likely be kicking for a high-quality program.
’23 Stats: FGs – 9/10 (90%) 33 Long. PATs – 71/73 (97%) – 50+ Touchbacks
Note – Multi Sport Athlete
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- 6-Foot
- 160 Pounds
- Quarterback
- Class of 2027
Stuttgart quarterback Cain Price Cain Price 6’0″ | 160 lbs | QB Stuttgart | 2027 AR showcases really good footwork, technique and the ability to process through the field. Price is currently on the watch list and a riser in the state of Arkansas. Displays good pocket mobility and awareness to either step up, shuffle or escape outside the pocket while keeping his eyes down field. Demonstrates a quick release with accuracy across all levels of the field in the short, intermediate and deep with good ball placement and anticipation.
Note – 4.0 GPA
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- 6-Foot-3
- 260 Pounds
- Offensive Lineman
- Class of 2026
Greenwood offensive lineman Landon Billy Landon Billy 6’2″ | 260 lbs | OL Greenwood | 2026 State AR showcases his consistency with technique while utilizing his hands and footwork to drive his opposition. Billy is the 40th rated overall player and 6th overall at his position in the state of Arkansas (via Prep Redzone) for the class of 2026. He displays good lower body power and core strength with a natural balance to control his defender in pass protection. Billy is able to get out in space and create running lanes due to his athleticism and play speed. Very experienced on the offensive line with the ability to play every position on the line, demonstrating his versatility and work ethic.
Note – 3.0 GPA
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- 6-Foot-2
- 160 Pounds
- Wide Receiver
- Class of 2026
Crossett wide receiver Jermal Nalls is reliable target due to his consistent catch ability and his ability to stretch the field. Nalls is the 70th rated overall player and 18th overall at his position in the state of Arkansas (via Prep Redzone) for the class of 2026. He’s a true possession and contact receiver that has a good feel for spacing against zone coverage and can establish windows for the quarterback to throw in. Displays good hand-eye coordination and strong hands in and out of contest.
Note – 4.65 40
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Trevor Barnes Trevor Barnes 6'0" | 270 lbs | OL Dumas | 2026 AR
Trevor Barnes Trevor Barnes 6'0" | 270 lbs | OL Dumas | 2026 AR
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- 6-Foot
- 170 Pounds
- Offensive Line
- Class of 2026
Dumas offensive lineman Trevor Barnes Trevor Barnes 6’0″ | 270 lbs | OL Dumas | 2026 AR brings strength, power and effort to the position. Barnes is currently on the watch list as well for the state of Arkansas. He displays strong hands, solid footwork with the ability to drive his defender. Strong lower body with active feet and speed to reach the second level.
Note – 3.7 GPA
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- 6-Foot-1
- 290 Pounds
- Offensive Line
- Class of 2026
Palestine offensive lineman Nick Gibbs Nick Gibbs 6’1″ | 290 lbs | OL Palestine | 2026 AR gives you strength, power, and athleticism at the position. Gibbs is another prospect on the watch list that will be added soon in the state of Arkansas. He displays good explosion and acceleration off the line of scrimmage. On top of that, he demonstrates the ability in consistent hand placement, timing and hand strength to create leverage and drive his opposition back. His athleticism allows him to pull and get out in space, reaching the end or second level to open up a running lane.
Note – Multi Position Athlete
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- 6-Foot
- 150 Pounds
- Defensive Back
- Class of 2026
Valley View defensive back Rylan Ramsey Rylan Ramsey 6’0″ | 150 lbs | DB Valley View | 2026 AR showcases good hip fluidity and awareness in the second level. Ramsey is another prospect on the watch list that will be added soon in the state of Arkansas. He displays good read and react ability to instantly break on the ball in the air or on the ground. Good hip fluidity to transition and get vertical or stay inside the hip on a break against his wide receiver. He is a ball hawk due to his reaction and ball tracking skills.
Note – 3.5 GPA
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- 5-Foot-10
- 155 Pounds
- Wide Receiver
- Class of 2027
Warren wide receiver Josiah Steen Josiah Steen 5’9″ | 155 lbs | WR Warren | 2027 State AR showcases speed, athleticism with good hands. Steen is the 49th rated overall player and 7th overall at his position in the state of Arkansas (via Prep Redzone) for the class of 2027. He displays a good release with acceleration and fluidity. Smooth route running with impressive breaks at the stem to create separation. Strong hands with the ability to fight through contest and instantly get up field. A true YAC threat out wide or in the slot.
Note – Multi Sport Athlete
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- 6-Foot-1
- 180 Pounds
- Quarterback
- Class of 2026
El Dorado quarterback Mitchell Polk Mitchell Polk 6’1″ | 170 lbs | QB El Dorado | 2026 State AR brings good pocket mobility and awareness with the ability to tuck and run. Polk is the 33rd rated overall player and 7th overall at his position in the state of Arkansas (via Prep Redzone) for the class of 2026. His ability to read a defense is impressive and efficient. Displays good velocity on the ball, getting in into tight coverages. Showcases good anticipation and placement to put his receiver into potential YAC opportunities. Good decision making and accuracy through all levels of the field.
Note – 4.62 40