June Edition: Under the Radar

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The summer months is a great opportunity to come across prospects who are flying under the radar. In this article, we will shine a spotlight on several players who are flying under the radar. Here are some prospects to keep an eye on over the next few months.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1703645' first='Eric' last='Whitney']-Wide Receiver-Jonesboro-5'10” 160-Pounds-2027</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1703645' first='Eric' last='Whitney'] is a prospect to watch out for over the next couple of seasons. He had a strong showing at the Arkansas Razorback camp over the weekend. Whitney does a good job of creating separation from opposing defensive backs. He has the speed to stretch the field vertically. Meanwhile, he will work his way back to the quarterback and help extend the play. Whitney is a prospect to watch out for over the next few seasons.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1301127' first='Wesley' last='Tapp']-Quarterback-Conway-6'5” 210-Pounds-2026</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1301127' first='Wesley' last='Tapp'] continues to open eyes at each camp and practice he attends. The Conway quarterback has the accuracy to cause plenty of headaches for opposing defenders. Tapp has the arm strength to test the opposing secondary with the deep ball. Tapp had a strong showing at the Arkansas camp over the weekend. He has proven to have the mobility needed to keep opposing defenders honest. He is a prospect to watch out for this upcoming season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1506721' first='Xavier' last='Jones']-Running Back-Marion-5'6” 140-Pounds-2028</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Marion running back is a versatile prospect to watch out for over the next few years for the Patriots. Jones is a patient runner who allows the rushing lanes to develop before exploding through the hole. He is a running back who does a good job of catching the ball out of the backfield. Jones can be lined up and used effectively in the passing game for the Patriots. He is a running back to watch out for over the next two seasons.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Cooper Croft-Defensive Back-Shiloh Christian-5'9” 171-Pounds-2027</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Cooper Croft is a defensive back who can play all over the secondary for the Shiloh Christian Saints. Croft does a good job of reading the opposing quarterback and wide receiver. He puts himself in a position to make a play on the ball. Croft has no trouble in shedding blocks and putting himself in a position to bring down the ball carrier. Croft is a prospect to watch out for with the Saints.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1654977' first='Hunter' last='Harwood']-Running Back-Vilonia-5'6” 180-Pounds-2028</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The running back position has the potential to be loaded in the class of 2028 with talented prospects like [player_tooltip player_id='1654977' first='Hunter' last='Harwood'] emerging. Harwood is a patient running back who allows the rushing lanes to develop before exploding through the hole. He gets into the second level quickly and has the ability to make opposing defenders miss tackles. Harwood is a prospect to watch out for over the next few years.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->