Prospects Making Headlines

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The summer months are extremely busy for football prospects across the Natural State. Between recruiting news and performances in camps, prospects have plenty of ways of making headlines throughout the summer. Here are several prospects who made headlines this week.</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'] continues to open plenty of eyes on the camp circuit. He had a strong performance at the Missouri camp earlier in the week. Elam charted perfectly in his field goal attempts at the Tigers' camp. Meanwhile, Elam earned a spot in the finals for punting, kickoff, and field goals. Elam continues to set the bar high, and he has the potential for a strong 2025 football season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='692082' first='Alex' last='Clopper']-Defensive Line-Rogers-6'1” 231-Pounds-2028</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Rogers Mountie defensive end is a player who has the potential to open some eyes as we get closer to the 2025 season. Clopper uses his great speed to fend off blocks to get into the opposing offensive backfield. He has a high motor and the speed to get sideline to sideline. He is the type of defender who will not give up on a play. Clopper had a strong Kansas camp last week and is a player to watch out for over the next few months.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1354197' first='Bryer' last='Hackler']-Linebacker-Greenwood-6'1” 208-Pounds-2028</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1354197' first='Bryer' last='Hackler'] is a linebacker who continues to build momentum this summer and is setting the stage for a strong high school career. He has strong camper performances at the Prep Redzone Arkansas camp as well as the Oklahoma State camp. Hackler reads the play well and puts himself in a position to bring down the ball carrier. Hackler is a linebacker with a bright future and is a player to watch out for with the Bulldogs.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1337933' first='Tristan' last='Ray']-Quarterback-Van Buren-5'11” 175-Pounds-2026</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1337933' first='Tristan' last='Ray'] has started the first few weeks of the summer in impressive fashion. Ray has displayed an accurate arm and has shown he can fit the ball into tight coverages. He does a good job of extending the play and keeps his eyes downfield in order to make the throw. Ray has solid camp performance at the Central Arkansas camp and made some great throws in the Van Buren team camp to start the week last week. He is a player to watch out for in the fall.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Torrance Talbot Jr-Athlete-Little Rock Mills-5'11” 170-Pounds-2028</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1183094' first='Torrance' last='Talbot Jr.'] has the versatility to play all over the field for Little Rock Mills. He has great speed and consistently creates separation on the offensive side of the ball. Talbot Jr. has the ability to play the wide receiver, running back, or cornerback positons. He had a strong showing at the Ouachita Baptist camp last week. Talbot Jr. is a prospect to watch out for over the course of the summer.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->