Putting in the Work

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The offseason preparations for the 2025 season are starting to kick into high gear. The seven-on-seven tournaments, practices, and the weight room are where you can find players putting in the work. Here are several players to watch out for as the summer approaches.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1189935' first='Reece' last='Simpson']-Quarterback-Joe T. Robinson-6'2” 190-Pounds-2027</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1189935' first='Reece' last='Simpson'] is a signal caller who has showcased his accuracy throughout the course of the offseason. He is able to fit the ball into tight windows. Meanwhile, he has the arm strength to stretch the field from a vertical perspective. Simpson had a strong weekend at the seven-on-seven tournament in North Crowley over the weekend. He continues to be a quarterback to watch out for over the next few years.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1557599' first='Carter' last='Sutterfield']-Offensive Line-Cave City-6'4” 285-Pounds-2028</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Sutterfield has had no problem opening eyes with his ability to drive opposing defenders out of the rushing lanes. Sutterfield is a prospect uses his hands well and keeps opposing defenders out of the offensive backfield. The Cave City offensive lineman spent his Sunday after church putting in the work in the weight room. Sutterfield is a prospect to watch out for over the next few years for Cave City.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1621198' first='Keyontae' last='Barnett']-Wide Receiver-North Little Rock-5'6” 134-Pounds-2028</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1621198' first='Keyontae' last='Barnett'] does an impressive job of creating separation from opposing defensive backs. He does a great job of using a combination of speed and route running to create separation from opposing defenders. Barnett had an impressive performance at the seven-on-seven tournament in Oklahoma over the weekend. He is a player to watch out for over the next couple of seasons for North Little Rock.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1198671' first='Braceson' last='Mitchell']-Defensive Line-Malvern-6'3” 260-Pounds-2028</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Malvern defensive lineman has had impressive camp performances over the past few months. He does a great job of using his quickness to get into the opposing offensive backfield. Mitchell has a good mix of pass-rushing moves and is quick enough to plug up the opposing rushing lanes. Over the weekend, Mitchell was in the lab lifting weights and preparing for the spring football season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Braxton Canada-Wide Receiver-Greenwood-6'0" 165-Pounds-2028</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Greenwood wide receiver continues to open eyes each time he steps on the practice field. Canada is a player who does a great job of hauling in big receptions. He has a knack for turning short gains into explosive gains. Canada had an impressive weekend in Oklahoma, and he did a great job of creating separation all weekend. Canada is a prospect to watch out for over the next few years.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->