Recruiting News and Notes

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The calendar is moving quickly to the month of May and that means spring football and plenty of recruiting news. Monday afternoon is a perfect time to get caught up on several recruits making recruiting headlines throughout the Natural State.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='731120' first='Jackson' last='Elam']-Kicker-Batesville-6'0” 170-Pounds-2026</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='731120' first='Jackson' last='Elam'] is a player to watch out for throughout the course of the 2025 season. He is a tremendous kicker as well as a punter. Elam is a weapon when it comes to the kicking or punting duties. Elam can put opposing teams in difficult situations with his ability to hang the football. Over the weekend, Elam had the opportunity to pay a visit to the University of Arkansas. Elam is a prospect to watch out for over the next few months.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1195588' first='Thomas' last='Washington']-Quarterback-North Little Rock-5'6” 145-Pounds-2028</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1195588' first='Thomas' last='Washington'] will open plenty of eyes with his ability to fit the football into tight windows. He is able to throw his wide receivers open and help create big plays in the passing game. He has impressive accuracy on the deep and intermediate routes. Washington has good command of the pocket and does a good job of reading the opposing secondary. Washington had the opportunity to visit the Arkansas Razorbacks over the weekend. Washington is a player to watch out for over the next couple of seasons.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1363705' first='Sam' last='Boozer']-Long Snapper-Little Rock Catholic-6'4” 228-Pounds-2026</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1363705' first='Sam' last='Boozer'] is one of the most consistent long snappers in the state of Arkansas. He consistently delivers snaps to punter and holders. Boozer is a good blocker and does a great job of keeping defenders from getting penetration into the backfield. The Little Rock Catholic long snapper had the opportunity to visit the University of Arkansas over the weekend. I expect a strong offseason from Boozer this spring and summer.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1173104' first='Carter' last='Wallace']-Running Back-Valley View-6'0” 240-Pounds-2027</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Valley View program is doing an excellent of producing prospects with the ability to play at the next level. [player_tooltip player_id='1173104' first='Carter' last='Wallace'] fits that description perfectly. He sees playing time on both sides of the ball for the Blazers. From the running back position, he is difficult player to bring down. He fends off tackles and has the speed to cut the run down the sideline. Meanwhile, from the safety spot he is an enforcer in the secondary. He had the opportunity to visit the Arkansas Razorbacks over the weekend. He is a player to watch the next few years.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1248544' first='Gavin' last='Cubit']-Defensive Line-Trumann-6'3” 250-Pounds-2026</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1248544' first='Gavin' last='Cubit'] is a force on the defensive side of the ball for Trumann. He does a great job of defeating blocks and getting to the ball carrier. Cubit uses his quickness to get into the opposing offensive backfield. He is a player who has a high motor and will not give up on a play. Cubit had the opportunity to visit Tennessee-Martin over the weekend and is a player to watch out for over the course of the season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->