July Edition: 2025 Under the Radar

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The class of 2025 is one of the deepest that the state of Arkansas has seen over the past few years. Many of the positions are deep with talent at each position, including the skill positions. Talent at the running back and wide receiver positions is impressive in the class of 2025, and we have several prospects flying under the radar. Here are several prospects to watch out for over the next few months.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1333169' first='Jacori' last='Buchanan']-Wide Receiver-Forrest City-5'11” 190-Pounds</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1333169' first='Jacori' last='Buchanan'] is a player to watch out for this upcoming season. He is a wide receiver that just knows how to make plays. Buchanan has a mix of speed and crisp routes that help create separation from opposing defensive backs. One skill that can be overlooked is just how easy Buchanan makes tough receptions look easy. He is a wide receiver that has the speed to create an explosive play in the blink of an eye. Earlier in the week, he earned a scholarship offer from Arkansas Baptist. He is a player with the potential to have a big 2024 season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='408244' first='Ryan' last='Hoskins']-Athlete-Bauxite-5'10” 175-Pounds</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='408244' first='Ryan' last='Hoskins'] is another prospect that the Bauxite Miners have had no problem producing over the past few years. Hoskins has the versatility to line up all over the field for the offense. He has seen playing time at both the running back and wide receiver positions. Hoskins always seems to know where he is on the field. He hauls in tough receptions and is dangerous when he gets into the open field. Hoskins is a prospect to watch out for as the preparations for the season begin.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='399643' first='Ja'Marion' last='Conway']-Wide Receiver-Murfreesboro-6'1” 180-Pounds</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='399643' first='Ja'Marion' last='Conway'] has excellent speed and uses it well to stretch the field. He is the type of wide receiver that can high point the football. Conway is a physical wide receiver that can use his athletic ability to make tough receptions. He has the versatility to line up on both sides of the ball for the Rattlers. Conway is a prospect that will see playing time on the defensive side of the ball in the secondary for Murfreesboro. Conway is a player to watch out for this upcoming season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='626799' first='Andrew' last='Mack']-Running Back-Lafayette County-6'0” 185-Pounds</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Lafayette County running back does an impressive job of allowing his rushing lanes to develop. He has good patience and will wait for the lanes to develop. Mack has the ability to make opposing defenders miss tackles. Once the rushing lane develops, Mack explodes through the hole quickly. He gets into the second level quickly and is a threat to take it the distance from anywhere on the field. Mack is a player to watch out for over the next few months.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='637665' first='Trenton' last='Cooley']-Wide Receiver-Van Buren-5'10” 155-Pounds</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='637665' first='Trenton' last='Cooley'] is a wide receiver that is dangerous in the open field. He does a great job of hauling in the football and creating big plays afterward. Cooley has the speed to stretch the field vertically. Meanwhile, he uses his route running to slice up opposing defenses on the underneath routes. Cooley has the potential to have a big season for the Pointers. I expect Cooley to have plenty of chances to stretch the field with the deep ball. He is a player to watch out for this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->