Recruiting News and Notes

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>With the close of the high school football season in the Natural State, recruiting news, performance camps, and players working in the offseason will take center stage. In this article, we will highlight prospects making recruiting headlines this week. Here are a few players making recruiting headlines this week.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='956443' first='Caden' last='Crawford']-Running Back-Cross County-6'1” 197-Pounds-2027</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Prep Redzone Arkansas has been excited about [player_tooltip player_id='956443' first='Caden' last='Crawford'] for quite some time. Crawford did not disappoint this season. He rushed for 1,256 yards and 18 touchdowns this season. Crawford can make opposing defenders miss or run through opposing tacklers. He has had no problem opening eyes and he is a player to watch out for over the next few seasons. Earlier in the month, Crawford had the opportunity to visit the Missouri Tigers.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='585569' first='Walter' last='Hicks']-Linebacker-Benton-6'0” 217-Pounds-2025</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Over the past few years, Benton linebacker [player_tooltip player_id='585569' first='Walter' last='Hicks'] has been one of the most talented linebackers in the Natural State. Hicks does a great job of reading the play and getting to the ball carrier. He uses his speed well to get sideline to sideline. Meanwhile, he has the ability to shed blocks and get into the opposing offensive backfield. Earlier in the week, Hicks earned a scholarship offer from Central Arkansas. Hicks is a player to watch out for on Saturdays in the future.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='283584' first='Braxton' last='Lindsey']-Athlete-Rogers-6'3” 220-Pounds-2026</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='283584' first='Braxton' last='Lindsey'] is one of the most dynamic athletes in the state of Arkansas. Lindsey has the versatility to line up all over the field for the Mounties. At the wide receiver position, he has the athleticism to high-point the football with ease. Meanwhile, he has the quickness to elude opposing defensive backs. He racked up 1,139 receiving yards to go along with 14 touchdowns. Over the past few weeks, he has earned scholarship offers from BYU and TCU. Lindsey is a player to watch out for this offseason.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='235036' first='Justice' last='Hills']-Defensive Line-Conway-6'2” 240-Pounds-2025</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Conway Wampus Cats have no shortage of talents on both sides of the ball. [player_tooltip player_id='235036' first='Justice' last='Hills'] is a versatile prospect who can play all along the defensive front for the Wampus Cats. He is a prospect who sheds blocks and lives in the offensive backfield. The talented defensive lineman is a player who can pressure the quarterback or shut down the opponent's rushing attack. [player_tooltip player_id='235036' first='Justice' last='Hills'] earned a scholarship offer from Bethel College this week.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1562350' first='Jordan' last='McDaniel']-Linebacker-Fort Smith Southside-6'2” 225-Pounds-2025</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1562350' first='Jordan' last='McDaniel'] was all over the field for the Mavericks this season. He does a great job of defeating blocks and getting to the ball carrier. McDaniel can plug up rushing lanes as well as drop back into pass coverage. He has earned scholarship offers from Minnesota North College, McPherson College, and Central Methodist University. McDaniel is a player to watch out for at the next level.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->