2025 Under the Radar May Edition

Tom Tabler May 23, 2024 @ 07:10 AM

Once a month, I like to highlight several prospects that may be flying under the radar. Our focus this week, is on the class of 2025. The upcoming senior class in the state of Arkansas has talented players up and down the rankings. Here are several prospects that have the potential to explode this season.   [player_tooltip player_id='334925' first='Brycen' last='Hamilton']-Athlete-Hackett-6'2” 175-Pounds   [player_tooltip player_id='334925' first='Brycen' last='Hamilton'] has tremendous versatility. He can play multiple positions and line up all over the field for Hackett. Hamilton has excellent speed and can stretch the opposing defensive secondary on vertical routes from the wide receiver position. He is a wide receiver that creates separation and gets open for his quarterback. Hamilton is a prospect that I expect to have a strong 2024 season. The quickness he has combined with his route running will make it tough for opposing cornerbacks to stay with him on the field. He is a player to watch out for this upcoming season.   [player_tooltip player_id='190887' first='Charlie' last='Cantrell']-Offensive Line-Marion-6'0” 230-Pounds   [player_tooltip player_id='190887' first='Charlie' last='Cantrell'] is an offensive line prospect that makes great use of his quickness. He has quick feet and explodes out of the stance. Cantrell gets into opposing defenders quickly and has no trouble clearing a rushing lane. He is the type of offensive lineman that plays with a chip on his shoulder, and he works to finish every block. Cantrell looks to find a defender to block at the second level. He is a prospect I expect to have a strong season and is a player to watch out for this summer and fall.   [player_tooltip player_id='215085' first='Jay' last='Purifoy']-Running Back-Arkadelphia-5'8” 160-Pounds   [player_tooltip player_id='215085' first='Jay' last='Purifoy'] has the ability to play all over the field for the Badgers. Purifoy has impressive vision. He is the kind of running back that can carry the ball between the tackles or cut the run outside. Purifoy has proven to be a reliable wide receiver that can hurt opposing defenses. When split out as a wide receiver, he mixes his speed and route running to create separation from opposing defensive backs. Purifoy is a player ready to have a breakout season this season.   [player_tooltip player_id='568945' first='Cade' last='Clinkscales']-Defensive Back-Springdale Har-Ber-5'10” 160-Pounds   [player_tooltip player_id='568945' first='Cade' last='Clinkscales'] is a safety that will punish opposing wide receivers coming across the middle. He has the speed to stick with opposing wide receivers. Clinkscales is a physical safety that has no trouble separating the ball from the ball carrier. He reads the play well and patrols the secondary. Clinkscales can move up and plug up the rushing lanes. Clinkscales is a prospect to watch out for this upcoming season. I expect a strong season from Clinkscales.   [player_tooltip player_id='492903' first='Peyton' last='Taylor']-Defensive Back-Star City-5'11” 190-Pounds   [player_tooltip player_id='492903' first='Peyton' last='Taylor'] is a playmaker on the defensive side of the ball. He is a productive defensive back and can rack up the tackles. Last season, he had 48 tackles and broke up 10 passes on the season. Taylor plays the ball well in the air and has no trouble picking off passes. At times, opposing receivers have to play defense against him. Taylor is a prospect to watch out for this upcoming season.

Once a month, I like to highlight several prospects that may be flying under the radar. Our focus this week, is on the class of 2025. The upcoming senior class in the state of Arkansas has talented players up and down the rankings. Here are several prospects that have the potential to explode this season.