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Over the next two weeks, spring football starts up at many schools across the state of Arkansas. However, that does not mean the preparation for the upcoming 2024 season has stopped. In fact, the work is taking place in the…
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Continue ReadingOver the next two weeks, spring football starts up at many schools across the state of Arkansas. However, that does not mean the preparation for the upcoming 2024 season has stopped. In fact, the work is taking place in the weight room, on the track, and on the practice fields. We are going to highlight several prospects that have been putting in the work this week.
Reece Hall-Linebacker-Little Rock Christian-2027
Over the past few years, Little Rock Christian has been blessed with numerous talented linebacker prospects. Reece Hall is the next linebacker coming up through the ranks to watch out for over the next few seasons. Hall has good speed and can get sideline to sideline haul down opposing players that take the play down the sidelines. He does an impressive job of getting away from blocks. Hall pursues the ball carrier with good speed and rarely misses the tackle. Over the past few weeks, Hall has put in the work in the weight room improving his dead lift numbers across the board. Expect a strong spring from Hall as preparations heat up for 2024 season.
John Thompson III John Thompson III 6'0" | 170 lbs | QB Bentonville West | 2026 State AR -Quarterback-Bentonville West-2026
The Bentonville West signal caller had a strong weekend at the Arkansas Tech camp over the weekend. Thompson III does a nice job of throwing the football with accuracy to all areas of the field. He is able to throw the football while on the run with a combination of strength and accuracy. Thompson III reads the opposing defensive secondary well and knows where to deliver the football. He is a quarterback that I expect to have a strong spring for the Wolverines of Bentonville West.
Braceson Mitchell Braceson Mitchell 6'3" | 235 lbs | DL Searcy | 2028 AR -Defensive Line-Searcy-2028
Over the next few months, the 2028 class is preparing to capture the headlines. The defensive line position grouping is going to surprise people. Braceson Mitchell Braceson Mitchell 6'3" | 235 lbs | DL Searcy | 2028 AR is an explosive defensive lineman with the versatility to play all along the defensive front. He mixes speed and power well to drive opposing blockers backward. Mitchell spent the weekend on the practice field continuing to work on and improve his hands. Mitchell is a prospect to watch out for over the next couple of seasons for Searcy.
Josiah Rainey Josiah Rainey 6'0" | 155 lbs | DB Sylvan Hills | 2025 State AR -Defensive Back-Sylvan Hills-2025
Josiah Rainey Josiah Rainey 6'0" | 155 lbs | DB Sylvan Hills | 2025 State AR ‘s speed is never in question. He uses his speed well in the secondary to defend against the past. Rainey does a great job of making plays on the football while it is in the air. He is able to create big plays in the secondary. Meanwhile, he is a prospect that can be used to generate explosive plays at the wide receiver position as well. Last week, Rainey put his tremendous speed on display in Heber Springs as track and field season continues. Rainey is a player to watch out for this fall.
Andrew Bjork Andrew Bjork 6'1" | 180 lbs | QB Maumelle | 2026 State AR -Quarterback-Maumelle-2026
The Maumelle Hornets are well-stocked at the quarterback position over the next few seasons. Andrew Bjork Andrew Bjork 6'1" | 180 lbs | QB Maumelle | 2026 State AR is a quarterback that is able to throw his wide receivers open with ease. He can fit the football into some tight windows. Bjork has a good sense of timing and knows when to extend the play to make the throw. Meanwhile, he is not afraid to use his legs to extend drives. Over the weekend, Bjork was putting in the work with the QB Doctor working on the details of the quarterback position. Bjork is a prospect to watch out for with Maumelle over the next couple of seasons.