November Edition: Under the Radar

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 2024 regular season has come to a close in the Natural State. Each season, we have players quietly doing their jobs on the field. However, their work has not gone unnoticed. Here are a few players who have been flying under the radar.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='205133' first='Tyson' last='Bradden']-Quarterback-Joe T. Robinson-6'3” 190-Pounds-2025</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='205133' first='Tyson' last='Bradden'] is a signal caller who has the ability to pick opposing defenses apart with his throwing arm. He knows when he needs to escape the pocket. However, he does an impressive job of keeping his eyes downfield in order to make the throw. Bradden is athletic enough to use his legs to extend the play. He has the opportunity to open more eyes during the state playoffs over the next few weeks. Bradden is a player to watch out for over the next few weeks.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1506366' first='RJ' last='Estrich']-Defensive Back-Valley View-5'7” 155-Pounds-2027</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Over the past few years, the Valley View Blazers have done an excellent job of producing talented players who can play at the next level. [player_tooltip player_id='1506366' first='RJ' last='Estrich'] is a cornerback with the potential to do big things over the next few years. Estrich reads the opposing quarterback well and puts himself in position to make a play on the ball. Estrich has picked off five passes this season and is a player to watch out for over the next few years.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='847011' first='TJ' last='Ellis']-Athlete-Hot Springs-6'0” 175-Pounds-2025</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='847011' first='TJ' last='Ellis'] did an excellent job of displaying his versatility this season for the Hot Springs Trojans. He lined up all over the field for Hot Springs. Ellis is an athletic wide receiver that has the speed to stretch the field deep. During the regular season, he was on the receiving end of 34 passes for 435 yards and three touchdowns. Meanwhile, he carried the football five times for 86 yards and one touchdown. Ellis has the potential to play on Saturdays in the future and is a player to watch out for.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='630510' first='Malachi' last='Hamilton']-Linebacker-Arkadelphia-5'11” 210-Pounds-2026</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='630510' first='Malachi' last='Hamilton'] is a player that can shed blocks quickly and get to the ball carrier. Hamilton does an excellent job of putting himself in position to make the play. He has the speed to get sideline to sideline. Hamilton has the ability to get into the opposing offensive backfield on a regular basis. He has had a strong regular season. Hamilton racked up 58 tackles, three tackles for loss, and one sack this season. Hamilton is a player to watch out for the next couple of seasons.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='866986' first='Mitchell' last='Polk']-Quarterback-Smackover-6'2” 183-Pounds-2026</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Smackover quarterback has had a breakout 2024 high school football season. Polk does a great job of using his arm as well as his legs to pick opposing defenses apart. Polk was accurate with the football this season. Polk went 157 of 223 for 2,244 yards, 28 touchdowns, and only seven interceptions. Meanwhile, he rushed 55 times for 419 yards and nine touchdowns this season. He is a prospect to watch out for over the next couple of months for Smackover.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->