Weekend Recruiting News

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The first round of the Arkansas state playoffs is over. However, the recruiting news is not slowing down. We are going to highlight several prospects making recruiting headlines over the weekend. The recruiting does not slow down one bit this time of year.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='451342' first='Davian' last='Hall']-Defensive Back-Elkins-6'0” 200-Pounds-2025</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Elkins prospect is a versatile player on the defensive side of the ball for the Elks. Hall does a great job of reading the play and putting himself in a position to make the tackle. Elkins continues to advance in the state playoffs after a win over Helena. [player_tooltip player_id='451342' first='Davian' last='Hall'] had the opportunity to take a visit to Henderson State over the weekend. He is a player to watch out for in the playoffs.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1158063' first='Josiah' last='Warrior-Benson']-Wide Receiver-Maumelle-6'4” 185-Pounds-2026</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Over the past few months, [player_tooltip player_id='1158063' first='Josiah' last='Warrior-Benson'] has displayed his knack for hauling in big receptions. Warrior-Benson has the knack for turning a short gain into an explosive one in the blink of an eye. He does a great job of high-pointing the football. The talented Maumelle wide receiver had the opportunity to visit the University of Arkansas over the weekend. He is a prospect to watch out for over the next few months.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1474793' first='Peyton' last='Zimmerman']-Wide Receiver-Fort Smith Southside-5'11” 175-Pounds-2026</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Fort Smith Southside wide receiver did an excellent job of carving up opposing secondaries this season. Zimmerman has the speed and route-running ability to cause plenty of problems for opposing defenders. Zimmerman had the opportunity to visit Harding University over the weekend. He is a player to watch out for over the next few months. Zimmerman has the ability to play on Saturdays in the future.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Aaron Trey Austin III-Defensive Back-Bryant-5'11” 160-Pounds-2027</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Bryant Hornets always have talented players lurking in the defensive secondary. Austin III uses his hands well to help bump receivers off of the routes. He has no trouble playing the ball while it is in the air. Austin III is a player to watch out for with the Hornets over the next few years. He had the opportunity to visit the Memphis Tigers over the weekend.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='399175' first='Sam' last='Paladino']-Offensive Line-Little Rock Catholic-6'3” 285-Pounds-2025</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Over the past few years, [player_tooltip player_id='399175' first='Sam' last='Paladino'] has been a mainstay on the offensive line for the Catholic Rockets. He is quick out of the stance and gets into opposing defenders quickly. Paladino uses his speed to keep opposing defenders off-balance. Over the weekend, Paladino had the opportunity to take a visit to Henderson State. He is a prospect on the offensive line to watch out for over the next few months.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->