Week Five Predictions, Prospects to Watch and X-Factors

<p>Week five is here! In these weekly reports, we will predict a game in every classification. We will highlight multiple prospects to watch. We will also identify a couple of X-Factors that players could utilize to bring their team over the top.</p>   <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Predictions:</h2>   <p>7A: Bentonville West over Springdale</p>   <p>6A: Jonesboro over Sheridan</p>   <p>5A: Greenbrier over Clarksville</p>   <p>4A: Forrest City over Little Rock Hall</p>   <p>3A: Charleston over Mansfield</p>   <p>2A: England over Hazen</p>   <p><strong><em>Edwards 2025 Record: </em></strong>22-8</p>   <p><em>Week Three Result: 6-0</em></p>   <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Prospects to Watch:</h2>    <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1684550' first='William' last='Loyd Hurley IV'] is a high-motor, off-ball linebacker. He can shoot through gaps. He consistently makes plays in the backfield due to his quickness and ability to stack and shed. Keep an eye on him this week as they face Hazen. </p>   <p>Note - 3.8 GPA</p>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/willlh07/status/1972154742295142582 </div></figure>     <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1906878' first='Jackson' last='Haynes'] is a young and physical prospect at the point of attack. He can rush down the line to chase down ball carriers. Haynes is quick off the snap as he can contain the edge and pressure the pocket. </p>   <p>Note - Multi-Sport Athlete</p>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/JackDBestHaynes/status/1971607616733536331 </div></figure>     <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1858209' first='Easton' last='Barksdale'] potential is intriguing. He possesses the length and arm strength needed to be successful. Barksdale displays solid ball placement at all field levels with the touch to layer the football over second-level defenders. He'll need to develop his footwork within the pocket. Overall, he's a solid decision-maker. </p>   <p>Note - 3.9 GPA</p>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/EastonBark19391/status/1972303331793240391 </div></figure>    <h2 class="wp-block-heading">X-Factors:</h2>    <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='624809' first='DJ' last='Williams'] is a force in the trenches. <strong><em>His X-factor is his bull rush in the interior. </em></strong>He'll need to utilize it to put pressure on a P4 quarterback and not give him time to throw. Last week, Williams had five tackles and three pressures. </p>   <p>Note - 3.0 GPA</p>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/DJWilliams2027/status/1971996081774121192 </div></figure>     <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1178735' first='Kelton' last='Wilson'] is an underrated defensive back. <em><strong>His X-factor is his read and react ability.</strong></em> He is a solid man coverage corner with good recovery speed. Wilson can rip the ball out at the catch point, forcing multiple PBUs. Post-snap, he demonstrates solid footwork and transition ability to flip and stay with his man vertically.</p>   <p class="text-gray-700">Note – 3.7 GPA</p>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/KeltonWilson29/status/1971931591380447240 </div></figure>

Week five is here! In these weekly reports, we will predict a game in every classification. We will highlight multiple prospects to watch. We will also identify a couple of X-Factors that players could utilize to bring their team over the top.