Under the Radar Prospects in Arkansas
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During the off-season, it’s the best time to showcase your potential at camps, junior days, meetings, posting film etc. After doing a lot of research and evaluating, here are five prospects in the state of Arkansas that are flying under…
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Continue ReadingDuring the off-season, it’s the best time to showcase your potential at camps, junior days, meetings, posting film etc. After doing a lot of research and evaluating, here are five prospects in the state of Arkansas that are flying under the radar.
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- 6-Foot-1
- 250 Pounds
- Defensive Lineman
- Class of 2025
Central Arkansas Christian defensive lineman Zane Tafoya Zane Tafoya 6’1″ | 250 lbs | DL Central Arkansas Christian | 2025 AR brings experience on both sides of the trenches. Tafoya displays power and explosion at the point of attack with good pad level. Knows how to create leverage with his pad level and hand placement while getting inside of his opposition. Good lower body strength with the ability to continually disrupt plays in the backfield. Tafoya is someone you need to watch during the 2024 season.
Note – 325 Bench / 405 Squat / 23″ Vert / Wrestler
Jackson Taylor Jackson Taylor 6'0" | 170 lbs | QB Salem | 2026 AR
Jackson Taylor Jackson Taylor 6'0" | 170 lbs | QB Salem | 2026 AR
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- 6-Foo-1
- 170 Pounds
- Quarterback
- Class of 2026
Salem quarterback Jackson Taylor Jackson Taylor 6’0″ | 170 lbs | QB Salem | 2026 AR runs under center in a wing option offense while displaying impressive athleticism. Showcases good awareness and lateral agility. When passing, demonstrates poise in the pocket with good touch on the ball through all levels of the field. Taylor is going be someone to watch in the future.
Note – 3.8 GPA
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- 5-Foot-10
- 145 Pounds
- Wide Receiver
- Class of 2027
Benton wide receiver Jake Cloud Jake Cloud 5’10” | 145 lbs | WR Benton | 2027 State AR is a riser in the state of Arkansas with good football IQ. As he has experience at defensive back, he’s a smooth route runner who knows how to create separation at his break. Solid hands with good hand-eye coordination. Cloud is going to be a name to watch over the next few years.
Note – 4.0 GPA
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- 5-Foot-7
- 185 Pounds
- Running Back
- Class of 2025
White Hall running back Kylon Davis Kylon Davis 5’7″ | 185 lbs | RB White Hall | 2025 AR brings power and burst to the position. Quick first step with the ability to plant and cut with ease, showcasing his agility. Good vision behind the line of scrimmage with patience and acceleration. His active feet will be something you love to see.
Note – 475 Squat
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- 6-Foot-4
- 300 Pounds
- Defensive Line
- Class of 2026
Cross County defensive lineman Danny Beale Danny Beale 6’4″ | 300 lbs | DL Cross County | 2026 AR is a guy you can put on both sides of the trenches and he will dominate. On the defensive side of the ball, he showcases explosion of the snap with good hand strength, punch timing and placement to disengage off blocks almost instantly. He’s a true disruptor in the backfield with impressive upper and lower body power. On the offensive side, he’s a run mauler, consistently creating running lanes in both zone and base blocking. Good hand placement, creating inside leverage to drive his opposition with active feet. Solid pass protector with an anchor. Excited to watch Beale in 2024.
Note – 3.6 GPA