April Edition: Under the Radar

Tom Tabler April 18, 2025 @ 09:27 PM

The month of April is known for spring football, recruiting visits, and is a perfect time to highlight prospects who are flying under the radar. The spring football period is a perfect time to highlight prospects who are ready to take the game to the next level. Here are several players to watch out for over the spring and summer.   [player_tooltip player_id='1399568' first='Drew' last='Dickinson']-Running Back-Greenwood-6'0” 185-Pounds-2028   The Greenwood Bulldogs always produce talented prospects to watch out for on both sides of the football. Dickinson is able to find the rushing lane and explode through the hole quickly. He does a good job of absorbing the contact and essentially just bouncing off of the tackler. Dickinson is a productive receiver out of the backfield. He is dangerous with the ball in his hands and is tough player to bring down. He is a prospect to watch out for over the next couple of seasons for the Bulldogs.   [player_tooltip player_id='1149162' first='Ernest' last='Haynes']-Wide Receiver-Little Rock Mills-5'10” 140-Pounds-2026   [player_tooltip player_id='1149162' first='Ernest' last='Haynes'] has the versatility needed to play the slot receiver spot or move outside to play the outside wide receiver spot. Haynes is a playmaker with the ball in his hands. Uses a good combination of speed and route running to create separation from opposing defensive backs. Haynes is a receiver who can stretch the field vertically and is a wide receiver to watch out for on the deep routes this upcoming season.   [player_tooltip player_id='1591578' first='Walter' last='Tucker Jr.']-Offensive Line-Marion-6'0” 295-Pounds-2027   [player_tooltip player_id='1591578' first='Walter' last='Tucker Jr.'] is an offensive line prospect who plays with a chip on his shoulder. Tucker Jr. fires out of the stance quickly. He uses his hands well to redirect opposing pass rushers and keep them out of the offensive backfield. Tucker Jr. does a great job of helping to open up rushing lanes. The Marion offensive lineman has impressed at numerous camps over the past few months and is a player to watch out for over the course of the spring and summer.   [player_tooltip player_id='1586245' first='Cole' last='Slepecki']-Quarterback-Bentonville-6'1” 195-Pounds-2026   The Bentonville signal caller is an athletic prospect at the quarterback position. He reads opposing defenses well and knows when to get rid of the football. Slepecki is not afraid to escape the pocket but will keep his eyes downfield in order to find the open wide receiver. Slepecki will use his legs to extend drives and pick up yards on the ground. He has the accuracy to fit the ball into tight windows. Slepecki is a quarterback to watch out for during the spring and summer months.   [player_tooltip player_id='1223271' first='Keegan' last='Dille']-Offensive Line-Maumelle-6'1” 295-Pounds-2027   The 2027 class will open plenty of eyes with the number of talented offensive linemen who are in it. [player_tooltip player_id='1223271' first='Keegan' last='Dille'] has the athletic ability to play on both the offensive and the defensive lines. He has impressive speed and gets out of the stance quickly. Dille uses his hands well and can reposition opposing defenders and drive them backward. He opens up rushing lanes and does a good job of blocking into the second level. He is a prospect to watch out for over the next few years for the Hornets.

The month of April is known for spring football, recruiting visits, and is a perfect time to highlight prospects who are flying under the radar. The spring football period is a perfect time to highlight prospects who are ready to take the game to the next level. Here are several players to watch out for over the spring and summer.