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Under the Radar Prospects Outside the top 100:

Under the Radar Prospects Outside the top 100:
Colton Edwards
Colton Edwards April 23, 2024 @ 11:37 AM
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Joseph Newman
Joseph Newman 6'0" | 175 lbs | LB | 2025
AR
Jaidon Rhodes
Jaidon Rhodes 6'1" | 165 lbs | DB | 2026
AR
Asher Lanehart
Asher Lanehart 6'2" | 300 lbs | OL/DL | 2026
AR
Jackson Elam
Jackson Elam 6'0" | 175 lbs | K/P | 2026
AR
Kydon Lynch
Kydon Lynch 6'0" | 190 lbs | LB | 2025
AR
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Newman displays good quickness off the snap with the ability to bend around the edge, making a play on the ball in the backfield vs both the run and passing game. Showcases good hand placement, awareness and IQ to contain the edge. Good feel in zone coverage, keeping everything underneath.rnrnNote - 3.7 GPA","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6627e3afc0a8f"} /--> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/NewmanJoseph15","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/NewmanJoseph15 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["639425"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"u003culu003ern tu003cliu003e6-Footu003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003e190 Poundsu003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003eDefensive Linemanu003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003eClass of 2025u003c/liu003ernu003c/ulu003ernu003cspan style=u0022font-weight: 400u0022u003eGentry defensive lineman (EDGE) [player_tooltip player_id='639425' first='Kydon' last='Lynch'] fires off the line of scrimmage with good acceleration and bend, being a disruptive force in the backfield.  Displays the ability to contain the edge with good awareness, pad level and hand placement either making the play or forcing it back inside. Showcases good foot quickness with the ability to attack and shed blocks consistently. u003c/spanu003ernrn'23 Stats: 68 tackles (48 solo), 11 sacks, 10 TFL, 14 QB hurries, 3 FF u0026amp; 2 FR – 4A All-ConferencernrnNote – 3.9 GPA","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6627e3afc0afe"} /--> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/Kydon_Lynch54/status/1739091945895387457","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/Kydon_Lynch54/status/1739091945895387457 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["731120"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"u003culu003ern tu003cliu003e6-Footu003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003e170 Poundsu003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003eKickeru003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003eClass of 2026u003c/liu003ernu003c/ulu003ernBatesville kicker u003cspan class=u0022pn-tooltip pn-player-linku0022u003eu003cspan class=u0022name-pointeru0022u003e[player_tooltip player_id='731120' first='Jackson' last='Elam']u003c/spanu003eu003c/spanu003e showcases a strong leg with body control and power to hit from 40+ yards consistently. 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Rhodes displays good read and react ability, instantly breaking on the ball underneath. Showcases impressive open field tackling with good technique and physicality. His awareness and athleticism allow him to control and cover the boundary well in both man and zone coverage. Solid sideline-to-sideline motor, putting himself in position to make a play.rnrnNote - 3.0 GPA","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6627e3afc0c1b"} /--> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/JaidonRhodes04/status/1781299595135320273","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/JaidonRhodes04/status/1781299595135320273 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed -->

In this report, we take a look at prospects who are flying under the radar, specifically those not listed within the top 100 of their class. These athletes deserve more attention due to their talents and skillsets. Here are five prospects to watch in 2024:

Asher Lanehart

Asher Lanehart

HEIGHT 6'2"
WEIGHT 250
POS OL
CLASS 2026

Asher Lanehart

School: Star City
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Joseph Newman Joseph Newman 6'0" | 175 lbs | LB Lakeside | 2025 State AR

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WEIGHT 175
POS LB
CLASS 2025

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Kydon Lynch

Kydon Lynch

AR
LB
HEIGHT 6'0"
WEIGHT 190
POS LB
CLASS 2025
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Jackson Elam

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HEIGHT 6'0"
WEIGHT 175
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Jaidon Rhodes Jaidon Rhodes 6'1" | 165 lbs | DB Valley View | 2026 State AR

HEIGHT 6'1"
WEIGHT 165
POS DB
CLASS 2026

Jaidon Rhodes Jaidon Rhodes 6'1" | 165 lbs | DB Valley View | 2026 State AR

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