Recruiting News – Week Six

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>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":["280868"],"_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-6701e9544d252"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">In back-to-back weeks, [player_tooltip player_id='280868' first='Javeon' last='Fricks'] earned another offer from Southern Arkansas on September 28, 2024. He's versatile as he plays both tight end and outside linebacker. Fricks showcases good acceleration off the LOS with good foot quickness, quickly reaching the break/stem of his routes. His good hand-eye coordination and strong hands enable him to secure catches in contested situations or adjust mid-route due to his catch radius and body control. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><strong>Offer List: Arkansas State, Arkansas Tech, Alcorn State, Hardeeville, Henderson State, Missouri Southern, Ouachita Baptist, Southern Arkansas, Southeast Missouri State &amp; UT Martin</strong></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:paragraph --> <p>X: <a href="https://x.com/JaveonFricks2/status/1840088598814629998">https://x.com/JaveonFricks2/status/1840088598814629998</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1206695"],"_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-6701e9544d2a7"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1206695' first='Isaiah' last='Gipson'] continues his dominance in the interior, earning another offer from Henderson State on September 28, 2024. He displays good initial quickness off the snap, using good footwork, pad level, and hand placement to create leverage off the snap and displace his defender to create running lanes. Gipson showcases a strong anchor due to good lower body strength, balance, and bend to control pass rushers and is aware of stunts/twists. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><strong>Offer List: Lyon &amp; Southern Arkansas</strong></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Note – 3.9 GPA</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>X: <a href="https://x.com/isaiahgipson_/status/1840118807064674583">https://x.com/isaiahgipson_/status/1840118807064674583</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-6701e9544d306"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='283584' first='Braxton' last='Lindsey'] is another prospect who's earned offers in back-to-back weeks. He earned an offer from Utah on October 1st, 2024. 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.&nbsp;Impressive physicality at the POA. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><strong>Offer List: Arkansas State, Duke, North Texas, Ouachita Baptist, Stanford, Tulsa</strong></em> <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/1841271953681768753">https://x.com/BraxtonTrev/status/1841271953681768753</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1331928"],"_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-6701e9544d358"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1331928' first='Heden' last='Singleton'] is an athletic and versatile athlete with experience as a Safety, Defensive Back, Wide Receiver, and Quarterback. He displays solid foot speed, lateral agility, COD and awareness at each position. He earned an offer from Lyon on October 1st, 2024. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><strong>Offer List: Lyon &amp; Vermilion College</strong></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:paragraph --> <p>X: <a href="https://x.com/hedensingleton6/status/1841310322755358822">https://x.com/hedensingleton6/status/1841310322755358822</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /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-6701ef2c93658"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1195384' first='Jakore' last='Smith'] is an athletic linebacker with very good speed and good football IQ who's getting looks from the top powerhouses in college football. He displays very good read and react ability, attacking downhill instantly vs. the running game while staying square with good pad level, angles, and UOH to shed blocks and make a play. Smith earned an offer from Michigan on October 2nd, 2024. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><strong>Offer List: Alabama, Arkansas, Florida State, Georgia Tech, Kansas State, Memphis, Michigan, Mississippi State, Missouri, Notre Dame, Oklahoma, Texas A&amp;M, Tennessee &amp; UCF</strong></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Note – 3.5 GPA / 4 Star</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>X: <a href="https://x.com/jakoresmithh/status/1841632643261005925">https://x.com/jakoresmithh/status/1841632643261005925</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["382974"],"_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-6701ef2c936ab"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='382974' first='Trevor' last='Grant'] is a dual-threat quarterback with a strong arm and solid football IQ. Grant displays good footwork and technique, utilizing his hips to generate power and velocity as he showcases a quick release. He earned another offer from Lyon on October 2, 2024. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><em><strong>Offer List: Central Methodist, Culver-Stockton, Evangel, Lyon &amp; Missouri State</strong></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Note – 40 1/2″ Vertical</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>X: <a href="https://x.com/Trevor_Grant6/status/1841649925047603597">https://x.com/Trevor_Grant6/status/1841649925047603597</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1247993"],"_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-6701ef2c936f0"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1247993' first='Gavin' last='Moore'] is not only a dominant football player, he wins in track consistently, earning his 4th offer from Indiana Tech on October 4, 2024. More is a fluid defensive back with very good speed to hurt you vertically at wide receiver. He displays solid read and react ability, attacking downhill vs. the run with solid angles and foot quickness in pursuit. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><strong>Offer List: Eastern, Lasell, Indiana Tech &amp; UHSP. (ALL TRACK). </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/gavo5ive/status/1842269502106464665">https://x.com/gavo5ive/status/1842269502106464665</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["393793"],"_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-6701ef2c9372e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='393793' first='Cameron' last='Garrett'] displays a quick release off the LOS scrimmage due to good acceleration and foot quickness. He showcases a good feel against zone coverage with leverage awareness to find the soft spots. He has good hand-eye coordination and body control to adjust mid-route, catch the football away from his frame, and/or win in the contest. Garrett received his first offer from Missouri Southern on October 4, 2024. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Offer List: Missouri Southern</em></strong></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/camgarrett_23/status/1842225016391278830">https://x.com/camgarrett_23/status/1842225016391278830</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-6701ef2c9376c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1010868' first='Kordai' last='Akins'] earned his third offer from Papago on October 5, 2024. His quickness and physicality at the POA put him in a position to make plays at the LOS or in the backfield. He showcases 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: Florida State Coastal, Papago &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/1842647948691460124">https://x.com/KordaiAkins_/status/1842647948691460124</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->