Recruiting News and Notes

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The weekend is always a busy time from a recruiting perspective this time of year. We have plenty of recruiting updates to take a look at going into the new week. Here are several players who made recruiting headlines over the weekend.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1642112' first='Drew' last='Jackson']-Quarterback-Fort Smith Northside-6'3” 211-Pounds-2027</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Fort Smith Northside quarterback has had an impressive start to the season for the Grizzlies. Jackson reads the opposing secondary well and makes good decisions with the football. He is athletic enough to extend the play in order to make the throw down the field. Jackson had the opportunity to visit Miami, Ohio, over the weekend. Jackson is a signal-caller to watch out for as the Grizzlies enter conference play this week.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1199802' first='Dabin' last='Gaines']-Quarterback-Greenwood-5'9” 160-Pounds-2028</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Greenwood Bulldogs have built a quarterback pipeline over the years. [player_tooltip player_id='1199802' first='Dabin' last='Gaines'] is another prospect to watch out for at the quarterback position. Gaines does an excellent job in and out of the pocket making throws downfield. He is an accurate quarterback to all areas of the field. Gaines has earned an invitation to attend a game at McPherson College. Gaines is a quarterback to watch out for over the next few years.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1668734' first='Ethan' last='Haney']-Edge-Russellville-6'2” 215-Pounds-2026</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1668734' first='Ethan' last='Haney'] is a versatile prospect for the Cyclones. He has the ability to play multiple positions for Russellville. Haney has impressive speed and can drop back into pass coverage. Meanwhile, he has the ability to live in the opposing offensive backfield. Haney had the opportunity to visit Williams and Mary over the weekend. Haney is a prospect to watch out for this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='718505' first='Brantlee' last='Phillips']-Quarterback-Mountain Home-6'4” 205-Pounds-2026</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='718505' first='Brantlee' last='Phillips'] has the ability to carve up an opposing defense using his arm or his legs. Phillips is dangerous out of the pocket. He keeps his eyes downfield in order to make the throw. Meanwhile, he gets out of the pocket and uses his legs to pick up yards on the ground. Phillips placed his commitment with Southeast Missouri State over the weekend. He is a quarterback to watch out for as the Bombers enter conference play.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='442007' first='Kaleb' last='Johnson']-Running Back-Fayetteville-5'7” 176-Pounds-2026</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Fayetteville running back is off to a great start to the season. He does a great job of allowing his blockers to open up the rushing lanes. Johnson has the ability to make opposing defenders miss tackles with ease. Over the past few weeks, Johnson has had the opportunity to visit Arkansas-Monticello and Tennessee-Martin. Johnson is a player to watch out for as the Bulldogs enter conference play.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->