Week 0 Players to Watch on Friday

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The week high school football fans have been waiting for is finally here. In this article, we will give you a few more prospects to watch out for on Friday night in the Natural State. Here are the players to keep an eye on on Friday night.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1163928' first='Hakim' last='Frampton']-Athlete-Joe T. Robinson-6'0” 175-Pounds-2027</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1163928' first='Hakim' last='Frampton'] is not just a player to watch on the offensive side of the ball but on the defensive side of the ball as well. Frampton has a knack for making the big play no matter where he is lined up on the field. He has the route running and speed combination to cause plenty of problems for opposing defenders. Frampton is a player to watch out for this week when Robinson takes on Pulaski Academy.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='866986' first='Mitchell' last='Polk']-Quarterback-Smackover-5'10” 185-Pounds-2026</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Smackover signal caller had an impressive 2024 season. He threw for over 2,000 yards and 27 touchdowns. Meanwhile, he had no trouble racking up the yards on the ground rushing for 400 yards and 11 touchdowns on the season. Polk is an accurate passer, and he has the potential for another strong season. Polk is a player to watch out for when Smackover squares off against Episcopal on Friday.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='228033' first='Tayshawn' last='Edwards']-Wide Receiver-Warren-5'9” 157-Pounds-2027</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Warren Lumberjacks have no problem producing talented prospects at the wide receiver position. [player_tooltip player_id='228033' first='Tayshawn' last='Edwards'] is a wide receiver who has the ability slice up opposing defenses with his route running. Edwards does a great job of creating separation from opposing defensive backs using his crisp routes. Warren has a good early-season test against Greenbrier lined up for Friday. Edwards is a player to watch out for on the field this week.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='283584' first='Braxton' last='Lindsey']-Linebacker-Rogers-6'3” 235-Pounds-2026</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Over the past few years, [player_tooltip player_id='283584' first='Braxton' last='Lindsey'] has been one of the most dynamic athletes on the field every Friday night. He does a great job of using his athleticism to haul in the football on the offensive side of the ball. Meanwhile, on the defensive side of the ball, he patrols the linebacker spot with no problem at all. He reads the play well and puts himself in a position to bring down the ball carrier. The Rogers and North Little Rock matchup is one of the better matchups of the week and Lindsey is a player to watch.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='338065' first='Creed' last='Vega']-Quarterback-Dardanelle-6'2” 230-Pounds-2026</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='338065' first='Creed' last='Vega'] is a versatile weapon for a talented Dardanelle squad. He reads opposing defenses well and makes good decisions with the football. Vega carries the ball well and has no trouble picking up yards on the ground. Meanwhile, he is a force at the linebacker spot for the Sand Lizards. Vega is a prospect to watch out for when Dardanelle takes on Hall Steam this week to open the season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->