Weekend Camp Eye Openers

Tom Tabler June 17, 2024 @ 06:56 PM

Weekends in June mean that prospect camps dominate the football headlines. The Natural State had plenty of talented prospects performing well in a number of university camps over the weekend. Here are several prospects that opened eyes over the weekend. As always, the Natural State did not disappoint in the number of talented prospects that put on a show.   [player_tooltip player_id='1305652' first='Cody' last='Johnson']-Defensive Line-Greenwood-2026   [player_tooltip player_id='1305652' first='Cody' last='Johnson'] had an impressive camp on Saturday. He showcased the ability to work as an edge rusher. Meanwhile, he was able to put his versatility on display. Johnson is a prospect that showed that he could defeat blocks coming off of the edge or at the tackle spots. He uses his athleticism to disrupt both the run and the passing attacks of the opponent. Johnson has the speed to pursue the ball carrier and bring him down in the process. Johnson had a strong camp performance and is a player to watch out for this season.   [player_tooltip player_id='1167839' first='Tristin' last='Coon']-Quarterback-Pea Ridge-2027   Last week, the Arkansas Razorbacks hosted a 7-on-7competition. [player_tooltip player_id='1167839' first='Tristin' last='Coon'] and his Pea Ridge teammates had and impressive showing. Coon did a great job of spreading the football around to his talented wide receivers. He put on display good accuracy during the competition. Coon has the arm strength and accuracy to fit the ball into some tight windows. He is a signal caller to watch out for over the next couple of seasons.   [player_tooltip player_id='1205994' first='Kaleb' last='Leak']-Running Back-Bryant-2028   The Bryant Hornets always have talented prospects at the running back position. [player_tooltip player_id='1205994' first='Kaleb' last='Leak'] has good vision and no problem exploding through the rushing lane. Leak has the ability to make opposing defenders miss. Leak had a strong performance at the Football University camp. He put on display the ability to catch the ball out of the backfield and be a threat as a receiver. Leak has the opportunity to open even more eyes at the Top Gun Football University camp in Naples, Florida later in the summer. He is a player to watch out for over the next few seasons.   [player_tooltip player_id='1305062' first='AJ' last='Francisco']-Quarterback-Rogers-2027   The University of Arkansas was not the only program hosting camps and competitions over the past few days. [player_tooltip player_id='1305062' first='AJ' last='Francisco'] put on display a strong arm all throughout the competion. He was able to spread the ball around to his wide receivers. Francisco displayed impressive accuracy in the process. He did a nice job of testing the opposing secondary with vertical throws. Francisco is not afraid to challenge the opposing secondary. The Rogers signal caller is a player to watch out for over the next couple of seasons.   [player_tooltip player_id='1223230' first='Cason' last='Roten']-Linebacker-Elkins-2027   The Elkins linebacker continues to open eyes at each camp he attends. Roten had a strong outing in Fayetteville over the weekend. He has the quickness to get sideline to sideline. Roten reads the play well and puts himself in position to defend against the run or the pass. Roten is a player that uses his speed well and always seems to be around the ball carrier. He is a player to watch out for over the next couple of seasons for the Elks.

Weekends in June mean that prospect camps dominate the football headlines. The Natural State had plenty of talented prospects performing well in a number of university camps over the weekend. Here are several prospects that opened eyes over the weekend. As always, the Natural State did not disappoint in the number of talented prospects that put on a show.