August Edition Under the Radar

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Each month, Prep Redzone Arkansas highlights several prospects who may be flying under the radar. Here is the August edition of players who have been performing well but flying under the radar going into the 2025 football season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1544775' first='Brooks' last='Baxendale']-Linebacker-Greenland-5'9” 185-Pounds-2027</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1544775' first='Brooks' last='Baxendale'] is a linebacker who does a great job of being able to read the play. He puts himself in position to bring down the ball carrier. Baxendale sheds blocks using his quickness and disrupts the offensive backfield. He has the speed to pressure the quarterback or dop back into pass coverage. Baxendale is a prospect with the potential to have a strong season for the Greenland Pirates this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1690509' first='Cedric' last='Sharp']-Athlete-Arkansas-6'3” 190-Pounds-2028</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1690509' first='Cedric' last='Sharp'] is a prospect for the Razorbacks who is ready for a breakout season in 2025. He has the versatility needed to line up on both sides of the ball. Sharp is athletic enough to cause problems for opposing defensive backs. Sharp does a great job of being able to high-point the football. Meanwhile, he has proven to be a linebacker who can read the play and bring down the ball carrier. Sharp is a player to watch out for throughout the 2025 football season for Arkansas High.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1661604' first='Jackson' last='Hines']-Athlete-Monticello-5'9” 165-Pounds-2026</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1661604' first='Jackson' last='Hines'] is a versatile player for Monticello. Hines will likely see playing time on both sides of the ball this season. On the offensive side of the ball, Hines is used effectively to carry the football. Meanwhile, he is an elusive wide receiver who is difficult to bring down in the open field. Shifting to the defensive side of the ball. Hines is a prospect who causes plenty of problems for opponents in the secondary. He does a great job of playing the ball while it is in the air. Hines is a prospect with the potential to have a big season this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1185408' first='Brody' last='Bost']-Kicker-Little Rock Christian-5'8” 135-Pounds-2028</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Over the past five or six years, the Natural State has done an impressive job of producing talented prospects at the kicking position. Bost is a weapon for the Little Rock Christian Warriors at the kicking position. He connects with tremendous consistency from 47 yards away. Bost has no trouble keeping opposing offenses pinned back in their own territory. Most of his kickoffs go into or out of the end zone. Bost is a player to watch out for this upcoming season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1666947' first='Brady' last='Williams']-Edge-Baptist Prep-5'10” 200-Pounds-2026</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1666947' first='Brady' last='Williams'] is a prospect on the defensive line who opposing offensive linemen must account for on the field. Williams is able to shed blocks quickly and get into the opposing offensive backfield. He has a nice mix of power and speed and gets into the opposing offensive backfield with ease. Williams shuts down the run as well as the pass. He is a player who has the potential for a strong season this upcoming season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->