Recruiting News and Notes
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Spring football, performance camps, and recruiting news are dominating the headlines for this weeks Recruiting News and Notes. It is a busy time of year in the state of Arkansas with plenty of football news to watch out for during…
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Continue ReadingSpring football, performance camps, and recruiting news are dominating the headlines for this weeks Recruiting News and Notes. It is a busy time of year in the state of Arkansas with plenty of football news to watch out for during the week. We are going to highlight several prospects making recruiting news this week.
Josiah Rainey Josiah Rainey 6'0" | 155 lbs | DB Sylvan Hills | 2025 State AR -Athlete-Sylvan Hills-2025
Josiah Rainey Josiah Rainey 6'0" | 155 lbs | DB Sylvan Hills | 2025 State AR is a prospect that has tremendous versatility on both sides of the ball for Sylvan Hills. He has excellent speed which makes it difficult for opposing wide receivers to contend with when Rainey is playing defense. Meanwhile, on the offensive side of the ball, he is a player that has the ability to stretch the field vertically for Sylvan Hills. Rainey has had a busy week from a recruiting perspective. He has earned scholarship offers from the Utah Utes and the Arkansas State Red Wolves. He is a player to watch out for this upcoming season.
Kane Archer Kane Archer 6'1" | 205 lbs | QB Greenwood Bulldogs | 2026 State AR -Quarterback-Greenwood-2026
The class of 2026 in the state of Arkansas is loaded with talented signal callers. Kane Archer Kane Archer 6'1" | 205 lbs | QB Greenwood Bulldogs | 2026 State AR is drawing attention from coast to coast with his abilities at the quarterback position. He reads the field well and spreads the football arounds to his wide receivers. Archer does a great job of extending the play and is a threat running or throwing. The Greenwood signal caller earned a scholarship offer from the Minnesota Golden Gophers this week.
Danny Johnson Danny Johnson 6'1" | 280 lbs | DL Pine Bluff | 2025 State AR -Defensive Line-Pine Bluff-2025
The Pine Bluff Zebras always have excellent prospects in each class. Danny Johnson Danny Johnson 6'1" | 280 lbs | DL Pine Bluff | 2025 State AR is a prospect that can completely disrupt the offensive plays. He can clog up the rushing lanes and drive the opposing blocker into the offensive backfield. Johnson has the quickness to put pressure on the quarterback. Johnson earned a scholarship offer from Northeastern State University. He is a player to watch out for this upcoming season for the Zebras.
Cody Taylor Cody Taylor 6'3" | 290 lbs | OL Greenwood | 2026 State AR -Offensive Line-Greenwood-2026
Cody Taylor Cody Taylor 6'3" | 290 lbs | OL Greenwood | 2026 State AR is an offensive lineman that does a great job of clearing a rushing lane for his running backs. He as a great mix of power and speed. Taylor explodes out of the stance gets into the opposing defensive lineman. He keeps opposing linemen at bay and away from his quarterbacks. The Greenwood offensive lineman continues to rack up scholarship offers and build recruiting momentum. Earlier in the week, Taylor earned a scholarship offer from Tennessee-Martin. I expect a strong season from Taylor this season.
Catavion Taylor Catavion Taylor 6'1" | 170 lbs | WR Fayetteville | 2026 State AR -Athlete-Fayetteville-2026
Catavion Taylor Catavion Taylor 6'1" | 170 lbs | WR Fayetteville | 2026 State AR has tremendous speed. He is going to put in plenty of work at the wide receiver this upcoming season. Taylor creates separation using his speed and can take it the distance from anywhere on the field. He high points the ball well and uses his athletic ability well to snag the football. Earlier this week, Taylor earned a scholarship offer from UNLV. UNLV continues to recruit the Natural State with impressive intensity.