March Edition: Under the Radar

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We are winding down the month of March. Before we know it spring football practices will be here, and a closer look at the 2025 teams will be given. In this article, we will highlight several prospects who may be flying under the radar.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Davonte Gilliam-Defensive Back-Nashville-5'9” 145-Pounds-2027</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Nashville Scrappers always do a great job of producing talented prospects on both sides of the ball. Gilliam does a great job reading the opposing quarterback and wide receivers. Gilliam will put himself in a position to make plays on the ball. He has the versatility to see playing time on both sides of the ball. Gilliam is a player to watch out for as we get closer to spring football and summer practices.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1416993' first='Maclane' last='Smith']-Quarterback-Dierks-6'0” 160-Pounds-2028</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1416993' first='Maclane' last='Smith'] is a quarterback who can pick apart defenses in a variety of ways. Smith does a nice job reading the opposing secondary. He is able to make accurate throws and fit the football into tight windows. Smith knows when to escape the pocket and does a good job of keeping his eyes downfield. He is a player who is not afraid to use his legs to extend drives. Smith is a prospect to watch out for with Dierks.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='897945' first='Jaden' last='Reliford']-Wide Receiver-Arkadelphia-5'10” 140-Pounds-2027</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='897945' first='Jaden' last='Reliford'] can line up at multiple receiver spots for the Badgers. Reliford is the type of wide receiver who can line up in the slot or be split outside. He is dangerous in the open field and has the ability to make opposing defenders miss. Reliford has the speed to stretch the field from a vertical perspective. The Arkadelphia wide receiver is a player to watch out for over the next couple of seasons for the Badgers.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1601298' first='Jake' last='Crane']-Quarterback-Danville-5'10” 145-Pounds-2028</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Danville signal caller is a player who identifies the coverage in the secondary in impressive fashion. Crane throws the football with accuracy and can fit the ball into tight coverage. Meanwhile, he has the arm strength to test the opposing secondary with the deep ball. Crane has the potential to do big things with Danville over the next couple of years.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='646223' first='Caleb' last='Miser']-Defensive Line-Rogers-6'0” 210-Pounds-2026</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Rogers Mounties have the potential to do big things this upcoming season. One prospect to watch out for on the defensive side of the ball is [player_tooltip player_id='646223' first='Caleb' last='Miser']. Miser does a great job of using his speed to shed blocks to get into the opposing offensive backfield. He is able to pressure the opposing quarterback with impressive effectiveness. Meanwhile, he is the type of defender who defends against the run as well. Miser is a player to watch out for over the next few months.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->