Arkansas HSFB 7A/6A Quarterfinals - Prospects to Watch

It is the quarterfinal week for Class 7A and 6A in Arkansas high school football. The path to the state championship becomes clearer but more challenging than ever. Here are five prospects to watch during the quarterfinals.    [player_tooltip player_id='1453930' first='Hayden' last='Williford'] and Van Buren are facing one of the toughest teams in Arkansas, Shiloh Christian. For Williford to succeed, he needs to perform consistently and leverage his strong arm to challenge their secondary. He possesses good athleticism and demonstrates good footwork in the pocket, stepping into his throws with strong torque. He has good arm strength that allows him to attack all levels of the field, and he does a solid job leading his receivers with solid anticipation. Additionally, he showcases solid vision by keeping his eyes downfield when he escapes the pocket. His ability to process coverages and blitzes both pre-snap and post-snap results in solid decision-making while in the pocket.   Note – 3.5 GPA   X: <a href="https://x.com/HayDub3">https://x.com/HayDub3</a>     [player_tooltip player_id='1191908' first='Bryant' last='Davis Jr']. is a versatile defensive prospect who can play both linebacker and defensive back. He demonstrates good read-and-react abilities, allowing him to key in on the quarterback's eyes to make plays on the ball, whether that's forcing a pass breakup (PBU) or intercepting it. Additionally, he is adept at attacking downhill against the run and making plays in space. His good change of direction, lateral agility, and foot quickness consistently put him in a position to make a play. They face Cabot this week.   Note - 3.0 GPA   X: <a href="https://x.com/BryantDavisJr08">https://x.com/BryantDavisJr08</a>     [player_tooltip player_id='915712' first='Cole' last='Creighton'], the young dominant quarterback prospect is looking to lead Shiloh Christian to another state championship. Creighton is a Pro-Style quarterback with a strong arm, good footwork and touch on the football. He possesses quick processing skills and good decision-making post-snap. He demonstrates good ball placement at all levels of the field and exhibits quick release and the ability to evade pressure due to his good pocket mobility and awareness. They face Van Buren this week after their bye.   Note - Multi Sport Athlete   X: <a href="https://x.com/colecreighton9">https://x.com/colecreighton9</a>     [player_tooltip player_id='1560963' first='Will' last='Neumann'] is an underrated defensive lineman from Arkansas. He demonstrates a solid upfield burst and maintains a good pad level at the snap. Neumann effectively creates leverage through good hand placement and uses his length to extend the offensive linemen, allowing him to read and shed blocks quickly in order to make plays at the line of scrimmage. He demonstrates a powerful bull rush due to his good lower body strength, power, and active feet, which enable him to apply pressure in the pocket. Additionally, he has a sideline-to-sideline motor. They face Bentonville West this week.   Note - 3.8 GPA   X: <a href="https://x.com/WIllNeumann3">https://x.com/WIllNeumann3</a>     [player_tooltip player_id='1560974' first='Paxton' last='Strong'] is a versatile tight end who can line up in various positions, including inline, in the slot, or as an H-back. He demonstrates a solid release off the snap, due to his solid acceleration and foot quickness. Strong is also a willing blocker, capable of setting the edge with good pad level, upper body strength, and leg drive to move defenders. As a pass catcher, he exhibits good hand-eye coordination, body control, and strong hands, allowing him to adjust mid-route or catch the ball in contested situations. They face Greenwood this week.   Note - 4.2 GPA   X: <a href="https://x.com/PaxtonStrong">https://x.com/PaxtonStrong</a>    <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepredzone.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/11/GcenL8TWQAAZ784_08f3d7.jpg?w=680" alt="" class="wp-image-1560986" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Photo: Arkansas Activities Association</figcaption></figure>   <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepredzone.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/11/Gceo1qHWgAI8yfe.jpg?w=680" alt="" class="wp-image-1560987" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Photo: Arkansas Activities Association</figcaption></figure>

It is the quarterfinal week for Class 7A and 6A in Arkansas high school football. The path to the state championship becomes clearer but more challenging than ever. Here are five prospects to watch during the quarterfinals.