Putting in the Work

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Preparations have started in earnest for the upcoming 2025 football season. Each week, prospects have no problem putting in the work needed to get ready for the fall season. In this article, we will highlight several players who are putting in the work this week.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1449788' first='Ben' last='Napier']-Quarterback-Elkins-6'1” 185-Pounds-2026</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Elkins signal caller is coming off of a strong 2024 season and looks to be clicking in all areas during the offseason. Napier put in the work this week, working with Taylor Powell on Thursday evening. Napier made good throws throughout the practice. Connecting with his receivers throughout the workout. Does a good job of throwing on the run and from various arm angles. He is a player to watch out for this upcoming season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1598429' first='Titus' last='Benson']-Quarterback-Siloam Springs-6'0” 176-Pounds-2029</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1598429' first='Titus' last='Benson'] is a prospect to keep an eye on coming out of Siloam Springs. He is an athletic prospect who has been lighting it up in track and field competition. Benson set a personal record on the pole vault over the past few weeks. However, he was not finished, Benson earned a conference championship in 110-meter hurdles. Benson is a prospect to watch out for over the next few months for the Panthers.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1538364' first='Layton' last='Neal']-Linebacker-Southside-5'9” 175-Pounds-2026</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>One prospect to watch out for over the next few months is [player_tooltip player_id='1538364' first='Layton' last='Neal']. Neal has hit the offseason with impressive intensity. Neal has put in the work in the weight room. Earlier in the week, Neal lifted 255-pounds in the power clean. Neal has the speed to get sideline-to-sideline and does not give up on a play. Neal is a prospect to watch out for over the next couple of months for Southside.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='594778' first='Slade' last='Norwood']-Quarterback-Fayetteville-6'2” 175-Pounds-2027</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='594778' first='Slade' last='Norwood'] is a quarterback who consistently puts in the work in the film room as well as on the field. Norwood is accurate to all areas of the field. Earlier in the week, he put in the work with Taylor Powell, working on situational aspects as well as accuracy. He has the ability to throw wide receivers open and is a prospect to watch out for over the course of the offseason.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1516821' first='Mario' last='Brownlee']-Linebacker-Prescott-6'0” 200-Pounds-2027</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1516821' first='Mario' last='Brownlee'] is coming off of a strong 2024 football season. The Prescott linebacker has not slowed down one bit during the offseason. He has spent time in the weight room this week. Brownlee has also released footage of him pushing a truck backward in drills. Brownlee has the impressive mix of speed and power to shed blocks and haul down the ball carrier. He is a player who does not quit on plays and can live in the opposing offensive backfield. Brownlee is a player to watch this upcoming season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->