FRENZY FRIDAY – ’28 & ’29 Prospects to Watch in 2024
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The second edition of “Frenzy Friday”, will be a deep dive into the state of Arkansas for the class of 2028 and 2029. We are looking for those under the radar and underrated prospects that deserve the spotlight as well.…
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Continue ReadingThe second edition of “Frenzy Friday”, will be a deep dive into the state of Arkansas for the class of 2028 and 2029. 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 in the class of 2028 and 2029 to watch in 2024.
- 5-Foot-8
- 130 Pounds
- Wide Receiver
- Class of 2028
Mills wide receiver Torrance Talbot Jr. Torrance Talbot Jr. ATH Little Rock Mills | 2028 AR brings versatility to the game with the ability to play in the secondary as well. Displaying impressive speed and athleticism with strong hands. Showcases good hand-eye coordination and ball tracking skills to high point the football and bring it down in contest. Talbot Jr. is someone to watch.
Note – Multi Sport Athlete
Highlights
- 5-Foot-11
- 160 Pounds
- Defensive Back
- Class of 2028
Conway defensive back Khari Hendrix Khari Hendrix 5’11” | 160 lbs | DB AR showcases impressive fluidity and ball tracking skills in the secondary. His fluidity allows him to transition and get vertical with the wide receiver or stay inside the hip pocket on a break, allowing no room for separation. Solid recovery speed with good athleticism on the backend.
Note – 3.5 GPA
Highlights
- 6-Foot
- 170 Pounds
- ATH
- Class of 2028
North Little Rock athlete Jamir Lee Jamir Lee 5’11” | 165 lbs | ATH North Little Rock | 2028 AR brings great length, speed and athleticism to both sides of the ball. At wide receiver, he displays the ability to high point the football with good hand-eye coordination, ball tracking skills and body control. Strong hands and balance to withstand contact. Good read and react ability on the defense, instantly breaking on the ball with good zone awareness.
Note – Multi Position Athlete
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Highlights
Hunter Sears
Hunter Sears
- 5-Foot-6
- 130 Pounds
- Defensive Back
- Class of 2028
Joe T. Robinson defensive back Hunter Sears showcases high football IQ with good technique and motor. Sears displays solid open field tackling ability with impressive technique to wrap in space. Not afraid to be physical with a sideline-to-sideline motor. Able to stay inside the hip pocket vertically or on breaks.
Note – Multi Position Athlete
- 5-Foot-8
- 145 Pounds
- Wide Receiver
- Class of 2028
Sylvan Hills wide receiver Austin-Phillip Lewis Austin-Phillip Lewis 5’9″ | 145 lbs | ATH Sylvan Hills | 2028 AR showcases his ability to be dangerous out wide or in the slot. Lewis displays a quick release off the line of scrimmage with smooth route running ability. Good feel vs zone coverage, attacking the weak spots and opening up a window for the quarterback. Lewis is someone to keep an eye on for recruiting.
Note – 3.2 GPA
Highlights
Bryson Allen Bryson Allen 6'4" | 180 lbs | ATH Searcy | 2029 AR
Bryson Allen Bryson Allen 6'4" | 180 lbs | ATH Searcy | 2029 AR
- 6-Foot-4
- 180 Pounds
- ATH
- Class of 2029
Searcy athlete Bryson Allen Bryson Allen 6’4″ | 180 lbs | ATH Searcy | 2029 AR showcases versatility with experience at wide receiver and quarterback. He’s a track star with electric speed and athleticism. Displays a strong arm with accuracy through all levels of the field. Strong hands and good hand-eye coordination to bring in the football consistently.
Note – Multi Sport Athlete
Kaleb Leak
Kaleb Leak
- 5-Foot-8
- 180 Pounds
- Running Back
- Class of 2028
Bryant running Kaleb Leak brings power and speed to the position. Leak displays a quick first step with impressive burst through the tackles. Good vision behind the line of scrimmage with good contact balance to break tackles and get through the second level.
Note – Multi Position Athlete
- 5-Foot-5
- 140 Pounds
- Running Back
- Class of 2028
Riverview running back Zay Greer showcases speed, athleticism with vision. Greer attacks the numbers and boundary with speed to get outside on the edge with ease. Good burst and vision through the tackles with solid control. His second level breakaway speed is impressive with solid lateral agility to cut and get up field.
Note – 4.0 GPA
Highlights
- 5-Foot-5
- 140 Pounds
- Quarterback
- Class of 2028
North Little Rock quarterback Thomas Washington Thomas Washington 5’6″ | 145 lbs | QB North Little Rock | 2028 AR is a lefty with impressive arm strength. Washington displays good ball placement with anticipation through all levels of the field. The dual threat quarterback demonstrates good pocket awareness and mobility while keeping his eyes down the field and delivering with accuracy.
Note – 3.6 GPA
Highlights
- 5-Foot-5
- 150 Pounds
- Running Back
- Class of 2028
Pulaski Academy running back
Rashawn Mitchell
Rashawn
Mitchell
5’5″ | 140 lbs | RB
Pulaski Academy | 2028
AR
is a true playmaker with impressive speed and athleticism. Mitchell displays good agility, contact balance and speed with a burst that allows him to get through the second level with ease. Solid vision and body control to adjust and cut, breaking his way through contact. He’s able to line out wide or in the slot, dominating in the screen or RPO game showcasing his versatility.
Note – 4.0 GPA
Highlights
- 5-Foot-10
- 300 Pounds
- Offensive Line
- Class of 2028
Lakeside offensive lineman Jakareyon Burton Jakareyon Burton 5’10” | 300 lbs | OL Lakeside | 2028 AR is a run mauler with impressive lower body power. Burton has the talent and strength to play on the defensive line as well. He displays good hand placement, strong lower body and active feet to drive his opposition. Dominates in base blocks during the running game with a strong anchor in pass protection.
Note – 3.8 GPA
- 5-Foot-10
- 150 Pounds
- Wide Receiver
- Class of 2028
Greenwood wide receiver Braxton Canada showcases his good route running ability while stretching the field vertically. Canada displays good footwork with a quick release off the line of scrimmage with impressive separation at the breaks of routes. Demonstrates strong hands with food hand-eye coordination.
Note – 3.3 GPA
Highlights
- 5-Foot-10
- 160 Pounds
- Running Back
- Class of 2028
Searcy running back Jacob Miles Jacob Miles 5’10” | 170 lbs | RB Searcy | 2028 AR brings experience and versatility with the ability to play running back, quarterback and in the secondary. Consistently bursting through the tackles with good balance and lower body strength. Miles is a physical runner who fights for that extra yard with impressive vision behind the line of scrimmage.
Note – 4.0 GPA
Highlights
- 5-Foot-9
- 150 Pounds
- Running Back
- Class of 2028
Searcy running back Antavion Gaines Antavion Gaines 5’9″ | 145 lbs | RB Searcy | 2028 AR brings speed and athleticism to the position. Gaines displays good vision behind the line of scrimmage with patience. Quick first step with good acceleration to attack the hole, breaking through the second level quickly. Good contact balance and control with active feet to break tackles, bursting up field. Solid lateral agility to one-cut and make a man miss or find a crease through the tackles.
Note – 3.7 GPA
Highlights
- 5-Foot-10
- 145 Pounds
- Wide Receiver
- Class of 2028
Marion wide receiver Kole Clay Kole Clay 5’10” | 145 lbs | WR Marion | 2028 AR showcases his quickness and athleticism on both sides of the ball. On offense, he can be packaged out wide, in the slot or in motion due to his speed and quickness getting on the edge. Displays consistent hands with good hand-eye coordination. On defense, he’s a consistent open field tackler with a quick reaction in the secondary.
Note – 4.0 GPA
Bryson Kennedy Bryson Kennedy 5'11" | 190 lbs | WR AR
Bryson Kennedy Bryson Kennedy 5'11" | 190 lbs | WR AR
- 5-Foot-11
- 190 Pounds
- Wide Receiver
- Class of 2029
Mabelvle wide receiver Bryson Kennedy Bryson Kennedy 5’11” | 190 lbs | WR AR is already showcasing his work ethic and dedication throughout his off-season and summers. Displays quickness off the snap with the ability to create separation on his breaks. Consistent and reliable target for the quarterback due to his separation ability and strong hands. Kennedy is someone to watch for in the future.
Note – Multi Sport Athlete
- 5-Foot-8
- 135 Pounds
- ATH
- Class of 2028
Newport athlete Tavarius Hardaway Tavarius Hardaway 5’8″ | 135 lbs | ATH Newport | 2028 AR showcases his ability to be dominate on both offense and defense. Hardaway displays good footwork and acceleration off the line of scrimmage with strong hands, ball tracking and impressive hand-eye coordination. In the secondary, he’s able to identify routes and quickly react and break on the football, forcing a PBU or turnover.
Note – 3.8 GPA
- 6-Foot-2
- 215 Pounds
- Defensive Line
- Class of 2028
Conway defensive lineman
Bennett Moseley
Bennett
Moseley
6’2″ | 210 lbs | DL
Conway | 2028
AR
brings good length, size and athleticism. Moseley has experience at both DT and DE, playing in the range of the 1-5 Tech due to his versatility. He explodes off the line of scrimmage with good foot quickness, showcasing good hand placement and pad level to create leverage and drive the offensive lineman back into the backfield creating pressure on the quarterback. Displays a high motor, playing sideline-to-sideline with the ability to chase down ball carriers.
Note – 3.3 GPA / 75″ Wingspan
Highlights
- 5-Foot-8
- 180 Pounds
- Linebacker
- Class of 2028
Pulaski Academy linebacker Kaleb Tubbs brings you effort, strength and physicality with a sideline-to-sideline motor. Tubbs displays a good first step, reading and reacting, then attacking downhill to make a play. Demonstrates good awareness and ability to tackle in open space with solid technique.
Note – 3.5 GPA
Highlights
- 5-Foot-8
- 160 Pounds
- Quarterback
- Class of 2028
Greenwood quarterback Dabin Gaines brings impressive arm talent with good mobility. Gaines displays a quick zip on the ball, producing impressive velocity to fit the ball into tight windows. Demonstrates impressive touch at all levels of the field with placement. Good accuracy at all levels while showcasing the ability in leading his receivers with anticipation, giving them potential YAC opportunities.
Note – Multi Sport Athlete