October Edition: Under the Radar

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Throughout the year, we highlight prospects that may be flying under the radar. Each month, Prep Redzone Arkansas highlights several prospects to keep an eye on that are flying under the radar. We are going to highlight several prospects to watch out for as the postseason approaches.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='509959' first='Bennett' last='Roberts']-Linebacker-Gentry-6'0” 210-Pounds-2025</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Over the past few weeks, [player_tooltip player_id='509959' first='Bennett' last='Roberts'] has done an excellent job in opening eyes each week. He has churned out the rushing yards on the offensive side of the ball. Roberts is a player that sees action on both sides of the ball for the Pioneers. Meanwhile, on the defensive side of the ball, he sheds blocks and gets to the ball carrier quickly. He is a player that I expect to have a strong close to the season. Roberts is a player to watch out for over the next few weeks.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1227660' first='Cain' last='Price']-Quarterback-Stuttgart-6'2” 170-Pounds-2027</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Stuttgart has a history of producing talented signal callers. [player_tooltip player_id='1227660' first='Cain' last='Price'] throws the football with accuracy. He is able to fit the ball into tight coverage. Price makes good decisions when throwing the football. Last season, he threw for over 2,500 yards and 25 touchdowns. He has the ability to pick an opposing secondary apart. Price is a player to watch out for with the Ricebirds over the next few years.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1301890' first='William' last='Gaines']-Linebacker-Searcy-5'10” 190-Pounds-2027</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Searcy linebacker does an excellent job of shedding blocks. He uses his quickness well to get sideline to sideline. Gaines gets into the opposing offensive backfield with impressive speed. Meanwhile, he is able to drop back into pass coverage and have an impact on the passing game. Gaines is a linebacker with a bright future. He is a player to watch out for over the next couple of seasons for the Lions.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1227683' first='Rhett' last='Tidwell']-Linebacker-Fayetteville-5'11” 220-Pounds-2025</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1227683' first='Rhett' last='Tidwell'] is having a breakout season for the Bulldogs. Tidwell does a great job of defeating blocks. He has the ability to completely disrupt the opposing offensive backfield. Tidwell has the speed to get sideline to sideline. He can plug up rushing lanes as well as drop back into pass coverage. Tidwell has racked up 57 tackles, 1 interception, 12 tackles for loss, and 5 pass break ups. He is a player to watch out for as the season progresses.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='338065' first='Creed' last='Vega']-Quarterback-Daradanelle-6'1” 190-Pounds-2026</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='338065' first='Creed' last='Vega'] is one of the most versatile prospects in the state of Arkansas. He has the ability to play all over the field for the Sand Lizards. Vega has the arm strength to cause problems for opposing defenders. Meanwhile, he has the mobility to force opposing defenders to send multiple players to stop him. However, Vega is a force on the defensive side of the ball as well. He has no problem getting to the ball carrier. He has the ability to into the opposing offensive backfield. Vega is a player to watch out over the next two seasons.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->