Recruiting News and Notes

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Fresh off of the Prep Redzone Arkansas Showcase, it has been a busy time on the recruiting front. In this article, we will get caught up on recruiting news. The Natural has plenty of prospects making recruiting headlines this week.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1251945' first='Bryson' last='Kennedy']-Quarterback-Little Rock Central-6'2” 190-Pounds-2029</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Over the past few weeks, [player_tooltip player_id='1251945' first='Bryson' last='Kennedy'] has started to blow up from a recruiting perspective. He has a strong throwing arm and will test opposing secondaries with the vertical shouts downfield. Kennedy has been putting in the work with the QB Doctor and is a player teams and scouts are starting to take notice of. On Friday, he earned a scholarship offer from the Auburn Tigers. The class of 2029 is becoming a class to watch out for from a recruiting and talent perspective.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='468365' first='Mitrell' last='Lewis']-Wide Receiver-Marion-6'3” 190-Pounds-2025</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='468365' first='Mitrell' last='Lewis'] is a versatile wide receiver who plays a key role in the passing game. He is adept at hauling in big receptions, creating separation, and extending plays. The talented Marion wide receiver has had a busy week from a recruiting perspective. Over the course of the week, Lewis has earned scholarship offers from Central Methodist University and Ohio Wesleyan. He is a prospect who is going to be a steal for whoever lands him.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1316501' first='Kevin' last='Young Jr.']-Running Back-Forrest City-5'11” 205-Pounds-2026</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1316501' first='Kevin' last='Young Jr.'] is one of the most dynamic prospects at the running back position in the state of Arkansas. He excels at finding the rushing lanes and exploding through the hole. Young Jr. is a weapon in the rushing game as well as in the passing game. The Forrest City running back is starting to explode from a recruiting perspective. Earlier in the week, he earned a scholarship offer from the Missouri Tigers. He will be visiting Arkansas this weekend for junior days. Young Jr. is a player to watch out for this offseason.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='855568' first='Tari' last='Ransom Jr'].-Defensive Back-Maumelle-6'3” 205-Pounds-2026</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='855568' first='Tari' last='Ransom Jr']. is a versatile prospect who patrols the secondary for the Maumelle Hornets. He can play up near the line of scrimmage or drop back into pass coverage with ease. Ransom Jr. is not afraid to play physically with opposing wide receivers. Meanwhile, he will fill the rushing lanes bring down the running backs. Ransom Jr. does a great job of separating the ball from the ball carrier and he is a player to watch in 2025. Earlier in the week, he earned a scholarship from Arkansas State University.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1216596' first='Danny' last='Beale']-Defensive Line-Cross County-6'4” 300-Pounds-2026</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1216596' first='Danny' last='Beale'] is a talented lineman who has seen playing time on both sides of the ball. He is an explosive powerhouse who can overwhelm opposing offensive linemen. Beale gets into the offensive backfield with ease and can shut down the opponent's rushing attack. He has had a busy week from a recruiting perspective. Both Ole Miss and Arkansas State have been to visit him over the course of the week. He is a major target to watch out for this offseason. <strong></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->