Recruiting News – Week Nine

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The offers keep coming inside the state of Arkansas. In this report, we recap 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":["1333873"],"_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-67203edd678ca"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1333873' first='Peyton' last='Thompson'] displays good initial quickness off the LOS. He demonstrates good hand placement and timing to create leverage or swipe off punches and contact from pass rushers. Strong anchor due to good lower body and core strength with balance to control defenders. He officially committed to Southern Arkansas on October 26. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Offer List: Arkansas Tech &amp; Southern Arkansas (10/26/2024)</em></strong></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:paragraph --> <p>X: <a href="https://x.com/PeytonT2025/status/1850219757938573492">https://x.com/PeytonT2025/status/1850219757938573492</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1219604"],"_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-67203edd67961"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1219604' first='Bronson' last='Coolis'] is a dominant run blocker who can create running lanes due to good hand placement, pad level, and leg drive to create holes with the awareness to displace defenders. He also has good hand-eye coordination, body control, and concentration to catch vs. contest, high point the football, or catch away from his frame. Coolis received another offer from Central Arkansas on October 26. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><em><strong>Offer List: Arkansas Tech, Arkansas Baptist, Arkansas-Monticello, Central Arkansas, East Central, Hardeeville, Henderson State, Langston, Southern Arkansas, Southern Virginia &amp; Wright State</strong></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Note – 3.0 GPA</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>X: <a href="https://x.com/coolisbronson/status/1850317570517107130">https://x.com/coolisbronson/status/1850317570517107130</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1542448"],"_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-67203edd679c6"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1542448' first='Kaylor' last='Jasna'] officially received his first offer from Harding on October 26. Jasna is a hard-hitting defensive back who plays with good motor and physicality at the point of attack. He's a fluid athlete who showcases good read and react ability, putting himself in a position to make a play on the football. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><strong>Offer List: Harding</strong></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:paragraph --> <p>X: <a href="https://x.com/kaylorjasna5/status/1850297682574594107">https://x.com/kaylorjasna5/status/1850297682574594107</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1421353"],"_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-67203edd67a31"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1421353' first='Jalen' last='Smith'] popped onto the scene this season and dominated at every phase. He displays solid post-snap vision to read first-level defenders and locate the running lane, demonstrating his good burst to attack the hole quickly. He is physical at the POA, as he will break tackles due to his good balance, leg drive, and physical toughness. He received his first offer from Mississippi Valley State on October 27. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><strong>Offer List: Mississippi Valley State</strong></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Note – 4.6 40</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>X: <a href="https://x.com/SmithJalen4/status/1850615861612019750">https://x.com/SmithJalen4/status/1850615861612019750</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1257825"],"_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-67203edd67a98"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1257825' first='Tywon' last='Sneed'] is another Marion running back who received his first offer from Savannah Prep on October 27. Sneed showcases solid post-snap vision, locating the running lane with patience for the opening to develop. He displays good burst and acceleration to separate from first—and second-level defenders. He also has good contact balance, leg drive, and determination, resulting in broken tackles and extra yards.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><strong>Offer List: Savannah Prep</strong></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Note – 4.6 40</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>X: <a href="https://x.com/sneedtywon_/status/1850618378110611703">https://x.com/sneedtywon_/status/1850618378110611703</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /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-67203edd67aff"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1010868' first='Kordai' last='Akins'] has racked up offers recently, earning his fifth and sixth offers from Bethel and Savannah Prep on October 27. Overall, Akins displays good quickness and length, a sideline-to-sideline motor, and the ability to chase down ball carriers from behind.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><strong>Offer List: Bethel, Culver-Stockton, Florida State Coastal, Papago, Savannah Prep &amp; Vermillion</strong></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:paragraph --> <p>X: <a href="https://x.com/KordaiAkins_/status/1850711122162171963">https://x.com/KordaiAkins_/status/1850711122162171963</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["715179"],"_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-67203edd67b6c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='715179' first='KJ' last='Colen'] is one of the best defensive backs in Arkansas, as he received an offer from Harvard on October 27 and Army on October 28. Colen is a high-IQ football prospect with good athletic ability. He displays good footwork, fluid transition, and the ability to stay close to his man, preventing separation by staying inside the hip pocket. He also has good read and react ability, making timely plays to force pass breakups, interceptions or tackles in space. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Offer List: Arkansas Baptist, Arkansas Tech, Arkansas-Pine Bluff, Army, Harvard, Henderson State, Hendrix, Lyon, Missouri Southern State, Northwest Missouri State, Ouachita Baptist</em> <em>&amp; Rhodes</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Note – 4.5 GPA</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>X: <a href="https://x.com/kj3colen/status/1851045871363686599">https://x.com/kj3colen/status/1851045871363686599</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1269489"],"_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-67203edd67bbe"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1269489' first='Montrell' last='Martin'] received an offer from Morehouse on October 27. Martin is a big-body tight end with good athletic ability. He showcases good foot quickness off the LOS, eating up space quickly. Good separation off breaks due to good foot quickness, burst, and change of direction. Strong hands, good hand-eye coordination, body control, and balance to catch vs. contest, high point the football, or adjust mid-route. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><strong>Offer List: Arkansas Baptist, Arkansas-Monticello, Morehouse, Northeastern State, Temple &amp; Wayland Baptist</strong></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Note – 3.7 GPA</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>X: <a href="https://x.com/MontrellMartin6/status/1850683199782793556">https://x.com/MontrellMartin6/status/1850683199782793556</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["283584"],"_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-67203edd67c25"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='283584' first='Braxton' last='Lindsey'] has been on this report almost every week this season. He received an offer from Michigan State on October 27. Lindsey displays a sideline-to-sideline motor as he attacks downhill with good tackling technique and angles to pursue the ball carrier and make a play in space. He can play on the EDGE or off-ball linebacker. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><strong>Offer List: Arkansas State, Duke, Michigan State, Minnesota, North Texas, Ouachita Baptist, Stanford, Tulsa</strong></em><strong><em>, UNLV </em></strong><em><strong>&amp; Utah</strong></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:paragraph --> <p>X: <a href="https://x.com/BraxtonTrev/status/1850688945446637983">https://x.com/BraxtonTrev/status/1850688945446637983</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1265902"],"_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-67203edd67c98"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1265902' first='Maddox' last='Davis'] received his third offer from Henderson State on October 27. Davis displays fluent route running and the ability to create separation at his breaks with good body control, balance, and burst. He's packaged in the slot, at the X or Z, and sometimes takes handoffs in the backfield. He's a shifty wide receiver with good agility and the ability to hurt vertically with his acceleration.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><strong>Offer List: Arkansas-Monticello, Henderson State &amp; Southern Arkansas</strong></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Note – 4.55 40</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>X: <a href="https://x.com/maddoxdavis05/status/1850709758329729201">https://x.com/maddoxdavis05/status/1850709758329729201</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["413517"],"_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-67203edd67d0b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='413517' first='Anthony' last='Kennedy'] is one of the best defensive prospects in the class of 2026. He received another offer from Temple on October 28. He is a versatile prospect due to his ability to play in the 1-5 tech range. He explodes off the LOS with good foot quickness, pad level, and hand placement to drive the OL back into the pocket, putting pressure within.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><strong>Offer List: Arkansas, Auburn, Alcorn State, Florida, Georgia, Georiga Tech, Kansas State, Michigan, Miami, Missouri, Oklahoma State, SMU, Texas, TCU, Temple, Tennessee, Texas A&amp;M, UNLV, USC &amp; UTSA</strong></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Note – Multi-Sport Athlete</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>X: <a href="https://x.com/Anthonydk2026/status/1850929876766720232">https://x.com/Anthonydk2026/status/1850929876766720232</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["847011"],"_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-67203edd67d71"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='847011' first='TJ' last='Ellis'] received an offer from Memphis on October 28. Ellis is a vertical threat that can stretch the field. He can create separation consistently due to good change of direction, balance, and burst. His foot speed is impressive. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><em><strong>Offer List: Hendrix, Lyon &amp; Memphis</strong></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:paragraph --> <p>X: <a href="https://x.com/TJEllis_3/status/1851050879920611786">https://x.com/TJEllis_3/status/1851050879920611786</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1149151"],"_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-67203edd67dd5"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1149151' first='Azayvonne' last='Stribling'] received another offer from North America University on October 28. He displays good read-and-react ability, quickly breaking on the ball with a good change of direction and burst to force a PBU or INT. His instincts and awareness stand out within the secondary.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><strong>Offer List: Arkansas Baptist, Central Methodist &amp; North America</strong></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Note – 4.5 40</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>X: <a href="https://x.com/zaystribling/status/1851055586953121982">https://x.com/zaystribling/status/1851055586953121982</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->