Recruiting News – Week One

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In this report, we cover the recent recruiting around the natural state in the past week as 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":["1418174"],"_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-66d6a18e06e95"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1418174' first='Isaiah' last='White'] showcases a sideline-to-sideline motor, putting himself in a position to chase down ball carriers. Displays good awareness with the ability to contain the EDGE. White plays physically at the point of attack with good strength. He officially 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 - 3.0 GPA</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/IsaiahW44306814/status/1828341640064282911","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/IsaiahW44306814/status/1828341640064282911 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1418180"],"_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-66d6a18e06f31"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>Malik Matthews is an athletic running back with the elusiveness to make defenders miss due to good lateral agility, COD, and burst. Solid post-snap vision to read first-level defenders and locate the running lane. Matthews 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/Malik_2312/status/1828492305113796867","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/Malik_2312/status/1828492305113796867 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1418187"],"_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-66d6a18e06f96"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1418187' first='D'Kendrick' last='Piggee'] is a versatile prospect that plays both linebacker and defensive back. He displays a sideline-to-sideline motor with solid angles, putting himself in position to make a play. Piggee 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 {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Note - 3.6 GPA</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/piggee_d/status/1828540036070916127","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/piggee_d/status/1828540036070916127 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1279569"],"_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-66d6a18e06ffc"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1279569' first='Quarterion' last='Johnson'] received his first offer from Miami on August 30th, 2024. The offer is not for football but for <em>track</em>. Johnson puts that track speed on display as he is a true vertical threat who can stretch the field.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Offer List: Miami (Track)</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Note - Multi Sport Athlete</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/qjohnsonx7/status/1829548279773991366","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/qjohnsonx7/status/1829548279773991366 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1195384"],"_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-66d6a18e07066"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1195384' first='Jakore' last='Smith'] is an athletic linebacker with very good speed and good football IQ</strong> <strong>who plays sideline-to-sideline. Some might see him as an Isaiah Simmons or Kyle Hamilton style where he could play safety and linebacker at the next level. </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Offer List: Alabama, Arkansas, Florida State, Georgia Tech, Kansas State, Memphis, Mississippi State, Missouri, Notre Dame, Oklahoma, Texas A&amp;M, Tennessee &amp; UCF</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Note – 3.5 GPA / 4 Star</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/jakoresmithh/status/1829552414275584318","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/jakoresmithh/status/1829552414275584318 </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-66d6a18e070ca"} --> <!-- 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'] showcases good athletic ability due to solid foot speed, quickness, lateral agility, and COD. He 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 second offer from Florida State Coastal on August 30th, 2024.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Offer List: Florida State Coastal &amp; Vermilion</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/Geondresports/status/1829598610977407167","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/1829598610977407167 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1010868"],"_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-66d6a18e07120"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1010868' first='Kordai' last='Akins'] can become physically imposing in the trenches, making plays at the LOS or in the backfield.</strong> <strong>He</strong> <strong>showcases good quickness and length, a sideline-to-sideline motor, and the ability to chase down ball carriers from behind.</strong> <strong>On August 30th, 2024, he received another offer from Florida State Coastal.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Offer List: Florida State Coastal &amp; Vermillion </em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Note – 4.8 40</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/KordaiAkins_/status/1829590936525160781","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/KordaiAkins_/status/1829590936525160781 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1282623"],"_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-66d6a18e071ef"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1282623' first='Joshua' last='Smith'] is a versatile safety who can line up inside the box, deep thirds, off-man, or at nickel. Well balanced with dominance in run support and pass coverage.</strong> <strong>Smith received another offer from Henderson State on August 31st, 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, Harding</em> <em>&amp; Henderson State</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Note – 3.8 GPA</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/JoshuaSmith1300/status/1829915768558928097","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/JoshuaSmith1300/status/1829915768558928097 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1227658"],"_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-66d6a18e07244"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1227658' first='Caden' last='Webb'] plays with a sideline-to-sideline motor </strong><span style="margin: 0px;padding: 0px"><strong>and solid angles.</strong> <strong>He has a quick first step and good read and react ability, allowing him to attack downhill instantly. On August 31st, 2024, Webb received another offer from Florida State Coastal</strong></span><strong>.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Offer List: Bethel, Culver-Stockton, Florida State Coastal &amp; Hendrix</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Note – 4.1 GPA</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/CadenWebb09/status/1829992096247480664","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/CadenWebb09/status/1829992096247480664 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1277714"],"_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-66d6a18e07299"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1277714' first='Jace' last='Dye']</strong> <strong>possesses a sideline-to-sideline motor and physicality. He attacks downhill vs. the run quickly due to his good read and react ability while staying square to shed blocks with good UOH. On August 31st, 2024, he received another offer from Florida State Coastal.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Offer List: Florida State Coastal &amp; Vermilion </em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Note – 4.0 GPA / 27 ACT</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/JaceDye_58/status/1830010609959669962","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/JaceDye_58/status/1830010609959669962 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1369511"],"_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-66d6a18e072ed"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1369511' first='Bryan' last='Ramos'] knows how to shoot gaps effectively with his solid acceleration and physicality at the point of attack to shed blocks with good UOH. Ramos received his first offer from Williams Baptist on August 31st, 2024. The offer is not for football but for wrestling.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Offer List: Williams Baptist</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Note - Multi Sport Athlete</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://twitter.com/BRamos479/status/1829990437701976402">https://twitter.com/BRamos479/status/1829990437701976402</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1366548"],"_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-66d6a18e07339"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1366548' first='Deiondre' last='Holmes'] displays solid initial quickness off the snap due to solid foot quickness with the ability to create leverage quickly</strong> <strong>and shed blocks. Holmes officially received his first offer from Vermilion on August 26th, 2024.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Offer List: Vermilion</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/deiondre75_/status/1828080498226434068","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/deiondre75_/status/1828080498226434068 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->