Recruiting News – Week Zero

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Week zero for high school football is officially here, and we continue to provide news and updates about offers and commitments for many talented prospects in Arkansas.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1184782"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66cdfa53e6e2f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1184782' first='Kaleb' last='Fleming'] is a deep threat, capable of stretching the field with very good speed and quickness. He displays good acceleration off the snap, quickly eating up space and outpacing defenders over the top or to his stem. Fleming received his first offer from MidAmerica Nazarene on August 24th, 2024. </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Offer List: MidAmerica Nazarene</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Note - 4.4 40</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/Kalebfleming7/status/1827426983455691059","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/Kalebfleming7/status/1827426983455691059 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["215085"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66cdfa53e6ea3"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='215085' first='Jay' last='Purifoy'] is a versatile prospect due to his ability to play and win at running back and wide receiver. Purifoy displays good athleticism, quickness, and speed to separate from defenders. He received his fifth offer from Vermilion on August 24th, 2024. </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><em>Offer List: Arkansas Baptist, Bethel College, Hendrix, Vermilion &amp; Wright State</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Note – 3.3 GPA</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/jaypur1foy/status/1827446837068099727","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/jaypur1foy/status/1827446837068099727 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1355982"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66cdfa53e6ef2"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1355982' first='Jahari' last='Farbe'] is a versatile defensive back who can play both safety and corner. Farbe displays solid read and react ability, allowing him to break on the ball quickly and effectively. He received his first offer from Vermilion on August 24th, 2024. </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Offer List: Vermilion </em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Note - 3.0 GPA</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/THEREAPERSK/status/1827475518343803110","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/THEREAPERSK/status/1827475518343803110 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1205438"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66cdfa53e6f3a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>Myron Thrash is an explosive downhill runner who can take on contact and break tackles consistently with good balance and burst. He recently committed to Ouachita Baptist and earned another offer from Long Island on August 24th, 2024. </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Offer List: Fort Hays State, Harding, Henderson State, Long Island, </em><strong><em>Ouachita Baptist</em> (Committed 08/01/2024)</strong> <em>&amp; Southern Arkansas</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Note – 3.5 GPA</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://twitter.com/ThrashJr17/status/1827515221071511844">https://twitter.com/ThrashJr17/status/1827515221071511844</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["585569"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66cdfa53e6f81"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='585569' first='Walter' last='Hicks'] is a relentless sideline-to-sideline linebacker</strong> <strong>with impressive physicality. Hicks received another offer from Arkansas Tech on August 26th, 2024. </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Offer List: Arkansas Tech, Arkansas-Monticello, Henderson State &amp; North Alabama</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Note – 4.0 GPA</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/WalterHicks2025/status/1828138036988911705","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/WalterHicks2025/status/1828138036988911705 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["820855"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66cdfa53e6fcd"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='820855' first='Khaleel' last='Canady'] is a versatile prospect who dominates in the running game and at defensive back. He displays good athleticism, quickness, and awareness on both sides of the ball. He received his second offer from Vermilion on August 26th, 2024. </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Offer List: Arkansas Baptist</em> <em>&amp; Vermilion</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Note – 3.5 GPA</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/khaleelcanady1/status/1828174078168977486","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/khaleelcanady1/status/1828174078168977486 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1254670"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66cdfa53e701c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1254670' first='Marshon' last='Jordan'] is a physical, sideline-to-sideline linebacker with good read and react ability. On August 27th, 2024, Jordan received another offer from Central Methodist. </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><em>Offer List: Arkansas-Pine Bluff, Arkansas-Monticello, Central Methodist &amp; Ouachita Baptist</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Note – Multi Position Athlete</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/marshonjordan/status/1828454193230729297","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/marshonjordan/status/1828454193230729297 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1404686"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66cdfa53e7072"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1404686' first='Geondre' last='Cheeter'] is a deep threat who can stretch the field with his track speed. He is a smooth route runner with solid hands. Cheeter received his first offer from Vermilion on August 27th, 2024. </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Offer List: Vermilion</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Note - Multi Position Athlete</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/Geondresports/status/1828403446128472441","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/Geondresports/status/1828403446128472441 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->