Putting in the Work

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The football season is rapidly approaching, with just a month until kickoff. However, the work has not slowed down for players across the Natural State. We will highlight several players who have been putting in the work.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Chandler Hopper-Long Snapper-Searcy-6'1” 205-Pounds-2028</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Natural State does an excellent job of producing talented prospects at the long snapper position. Hopper puts in the work during practices but does not stop there. Hooper puts in extra work at the Kohl's Kicking camps to continue to improve. He delivers consistent snaps that are accurate each time he is asked to come on for a field goal or extra point. The Searcy prospect is a player who has been putting in the work.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1734280' first='Elijah' last='Sugg']-Running Back-Prairie Grove-6'2” 205-Pounds-2026</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Prairie Grove Tigers always have a strong rushing attack, and this year should not be any different. Sugg is a patient runner who has no problem allowing rushing lanes to develop. He has the ability to break tackles and explode into the second level. Sugg has put in the extra work at camps all summer, and he has the potential to explode from a production standpoint this upcoming season for the Tigers.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1737604' first='Peyton' last='Elam']-Kicker-Batesville-5'3” 110-Pounds-2030</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1737604' first='Peyton' last='Elam'] is another weapon on special teams who has the potential to give opposing teams plenty of headaches anytime they play Batesville. Elam has started the process of putting in the extra work on both punts and kicks. Over the weekend, he worked James Paul in continuing to help hone his craft. Elam connected on a 39-yard field goal over the weekend as he continues to put in the work.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1594290' first='Barrett' last='Nelson']-Offensive Line-Harmony Grove-6'0” 320-Pounds-2027</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1594290' first='Barrett' last='Nelson'] is a versatile offensive lineman who can play all over the Harmony Grove offensive front. He is a prospect who explodes out of the stance. Nelson uses his hands well to drive opposing pass rushers away from the quarterback. Nelson has put in the work continuing to improve his hip flexibility. Nelson is a prospect to watch out for on the offensive line for Harmony Grove.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1599856' first='Keylin' last='Hearn']-Quarterback-Little Rock Parkview-5'7” 165-Pounds-2029</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1599856' first='Keylin' last='Hearn'] is a prospect for the Patriots to watch out for over the next few years. Hearn makes good decisions with the football. He is able to throw the football into tight coverages. Meanwhile, he can extend the play and works the ball downfield effectively. Hearn has put in the work over the weekend, continuing to hone his abilities at the quarterback position. Hearn is a player to watch out for over the next few years.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->