Arkansas Playoffs - 7A/6A/5A/2A Quarterfinal Standouts

Quarterfinal Recap: We evaluated several impressive prospects based on their performance on both sides of the ball from Friday night. Their film showcased their excellence in every phase of the game.    [player_tooltip player_id='850575' first='Dalton' last='Carnes'] is an underrated prospect in Arkansas, yet he is a reliable target for his quarterback. He racked in 3 receptions for 100 yards and 1 touchdown Friday night. He demonstrates smooth route running and the ability to create separation off breaks, due to his solid change of direction, balance, and burst. Carnes exhibits good hand-eye coordination and body control, allowing him to adjust mid-route or high-point the football effectively. He can threaten defenses with deep plays, stretch the field, or be elusive after the catch.   Offer List: Culver-Stockton, Lyon & Wheaton   Note – 3.9 GPA   X: <a href="https://x.com/carnesdf5">https://x.com/carnesdf5</a>     [player_tooltip player_id='1509016' first='Kambrien' last='Blackmon'] is a promising young prospect who is already excelling at the high school level. In their recent win on Friday night, he recorded 6 receptions for 93 yards. Blackmon has experience playing multiple positions, including slot, X, and Z, as well as occasionally taking snaps at running back. He demonstrates a quick release, due to his good burst, acceleration, and footwork. His quick feet allow him to cover ground rapidly, and he can create separation off breaks due to his good change of direction, lateral agility, balance, and burst, giving his quarterback a quick window. Moreover, he poses a vertical threat, utilizing his speed to get past defenders. His good hand-eye coordination, body control, and strong hands enable him to adjust mid-route and effectively catch passes even in contested situations, making him a reliable red-zone target.   Note – 3.2 GPA   X: <a href="https://x.com/kamblackmon">https://x.com/kamblackmon</a>     [player_tooltip player_id='715179' first='KJ' last='Colen'] showcased a sideline-to-sideline motor on the field during Friday night's game, recording 8 tackles (7 solo) and 1 TFL. Colen is a high-IQ football prospect with good athleticism. He demonstrates good footwork and fluidity in his hips, allowing him to prevent any separation by staying inside the hip pocket. Additionally, he has a keen ability to read plays and react quickly, making timely contributions that lead to pass breakups, interceptions, or tackles in open space.   Offer List: Arkansas Baptist, Arkansas Tech, Arkansas-Pine Bluff, Army, Harvard, Henderson State, Hendrix, Lyon, McPherson, Missouri Southern State, Northwest Missouri State, Ouachita Baptist & Rhodes   Note - 4.5 GPA   X: <a href="https://x.com/kj3colen">https://x.com/kj3colen</a>     [player_tooltip player_id='342107' first='Brody' last='Benton'] gave his all on the field during their quarterfinal loss to Conway Christian. He played with high intensity and showcased good play strength. Benton demonstrated solid initial quickness and power off the line of scrimmage, effectively moving his defender to create running lanes. His footwork was consistently good, and he maintained a strong anchor due to his balance, lower body power, and strength, which allowed him to withstand pass rushes and provide a clean pocket for his quarterback.   Offer List: Arkansas-Monticello & Graceland   Note – 3.8 GPA   X: <a href="https://x.com/BrodyBenton78">https://x.com/BrodyBenton78</a>     [player_tooltip player_id='1367381' first='Maddison' last='Heard'] is an offensive lineman who often goes unnoticed each week. He showcased good initial quickness off the line of scrimmage, maintaining good pad level and hand placement to create leverage and displace defenders, which helps open running lanes. His combination of quickness and power allows him to excel in both base and down blocks, effectively walling off defenders. Additionally, he demonstrates a strong anchor characterized by good lower body strength, bend, and balance, enabling him to effectively counter both bull rushes and speed-to-power rushers.   Note – 3.5 GPA   X: <a href="https://x.com/MaddisonSause">https://x.com/MaddisonSause</a>

Quarterfinal Recap: We evaluated several impressive prospects based on their performance on both sides of the ball from Friday night. Their film showcased their excellence in every phase of the game.