Recruiting News and Notes 4-14-25

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Spring football season has hit full force. Practices and recruiting visits are taking place all over the country. In this article, we will highlight several prospects who had busy weeks from a recruiting perspective.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='207186' first='Evan' last='Goodwin']-Offensive Line-Bauxite-6'7” 320-Pounds-2026</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Bauxite offensive lineman is a prospect who has exploded from a recruiting perspective over the past year. He uses his hands well to keep opposing defenders out of the offensive backfield. Goodwin has no trouble opening rushing lanes and is a player who looks to block at the second level. Over the weekend, Goodwin narrowed his list of schools down to four choices. Mississippi State, Oklahoma State, SMU, and Missouri are the four finalists that are vying for Goodwin's services. He is a player to watch out for this upcoming season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1253882' first='DJ' last='Eckert']-Defensive Line-Beebe-6'3” 235-Pounds-2026</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1253882' first='DJ' last='Eckert'] has the versatility needed to play on both sides of the ball and excel. On the defensive side of the ball, he can line up at the edge or tackle positions along the defensive front. He uses an impressive mix of quickness and power to get into the opposing offensive backfield. The Beebe defensive lineman had the opportunity to visit Central Methodist University over the weekend. He is a player to watch out for over the spring and summer.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1310542' first='Jackson' last='Redman']-Linebacker-Joe T. Robinson-6'1” 230-Pounds-2026</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1310542' first='Jackson' last='Redman'] is a prospect who is always around the football or the ball carrier. He sheds blocks quickly and can disrupt the offensive backfield, whether it be throwing or running the football. Redman has the speed needed to get sideline-to-sideline and pursue the ball carrier. He is able to drop back into pass coverage and disrupt the opponent's passing attack. Redman had the opportunity to visit Central Arkansas over the weekend during junior day activities.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1546574' first='Marcus' last='Barnes Jr.']-Running Back-Little Rock Parkview-5'7” 160-Pounds-2027</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Little Rock Parkview has no problem producing talented running backs. [player_tooltip player_id='1546574' first='Marcus' last='Barnes Jr.'] fits that description perfectly. He does a great job of allowing his blockers to clear a path before exploding through the rushing lane. Barnes Jr. has the ability to make opposing defenders miss tackles with ease. Over the weekend, he had the opportunity to visit Harding University's football camp. He is a prospect to watch out for over the next couple of months.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='442007' first='Kaleb' last='Johnson']-Running Back-Fayetteville-5'7” 176-Pounds-2026</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Fayetteville running back has the versatility to play multiple positions for the Bulldogs. He finds the rushing lanes quickly and gets into the second level quickly. Johnson is the type of running back who can carry the ball between the tackles or cut the run down the sideline. Johnson had the opportunity to visit Harding University and take part in the football camp there. Johnson is a player to watch out for over the next few months for the Bulldogs.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->