May Edition: Never Before Covered

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The offseason is a busy time of year. Football prospects, coaches, teams, and parents get prepared for the upcoming season. For scouts and writers, it is time to take a look at prospects who open eyes in camps and practices. Here are several prospects making debuts on the next update that Prep Redzone Arkansas puts together.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1648805' first='Jalen' last='Thomas']-Edge-Forrest City-6'0” 225-Pounds-2026</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1648805' first='Jalen' last='Thomas'] is a defensive prospect to watch out for over the course of the summer. Thomas has impressive speed and uses it to his advantage to create separation from opposing blockers. Thomas is able to consistently disrupt both the opponent's rushing and passing attacks. He is a defensive lineman who I expect to have a big 2025. He is a player to watch out for throughout the summer and season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Tallynn Helmick-Wide Receiver-Prescott-5'9” 140-Pounds-2028</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Prescott Curley Wolves are never without talented prospects who can line up all over the football field. Helmick has the speed needed to stretch the field from a vertical perspective. Meanwhile, he can take the ball on carries and screens. The versatility that Helmick possesses allows the Prescott coaching staff to be creative with how they align Helmick on the field. He is a prospect to watch out for over the next few years.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1655959' first='Champ' last='McNabb']-Wide Receiver-Morrilton-5'10” 185-Pounds-2027</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1655959' first='Champ' last='McNabb'] is gaining a reputation of being a wide receiver who does a tremendous job of creating separation through the use of his crisp route running. McNabb is able to work his way open for his quarterback on a consistent basis. Meanwhile, he has the speed to stretch the field with the vertical route down the field. He has the potential to have a strong 2025 season and is a player to watch out for on the field.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1664450' first='Andrew' last='Johnson']-Offensive Line-Newport-6'5” 280-Pounds-2027</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1664450' first='Andrew' last='Johnson'] is a powerhouse on the Newport offensive line. He explodes out of the stance and uses his power to clear opposing defenders out of rushing lanes. Meanwhile, he is able to make great use of his hand placement to keep opposing pass rushers out of the offensive backfield. Johnson is a prospect on the offensive line to watch out for over the summer. The Natural State does a great job of producing talented prospects along the offensive line and I expect him to have a strong 2025 season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1660032' first='Phillip' last='Brewster']-Wide Receiver-Little Rock Central-6'1” 175-Pounds-2026</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Little Rock Central has the potential to have a strong 2025 season if all the pieces come together. [player_tooltip player_id='1660032' first='Phillip' last='Brewster'] is a prospect who has the speed to cause plenty of headaches for opposing secondaries. He has the versatility to line up in the slot or at the outside receiver position. Brewster is a prospect who I expect to have a strong 2025 season. He is a player to watch out for during the summer as well as the season for the Tigers.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->