Week Three Predictions, Prospects to Watch and X-Factors

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Week three 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> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Predictions:</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>7A: Little Rock Central over Rogers Heritage</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>6A: Shiloh Christian over Bethany (OK)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>5A: Brookland over Gosnell</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>4A: Heber Springs over Lamar</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>3A: Baptist Prep over Episcopal</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2A: Des Arc over Carlisle</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Edwards 2025 Record: </em></strong>13-5</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Week Two Result: 5-1</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Prospects to Watch:</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1893246"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68c98a6ae22f0"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1893246' first='Kielyn' last='Hendrix'] is a prospect to watch. He's effective on both sides of the ball, at wide receiver and defensive back. Hendrix is fluid in his back pedal and can transition and burst to undercut routes and force INTs. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Note - 4.56 40</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/Kielynhendrix4_/status/1966731832776405273","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/Kielynhendrix4_/status/1966731832776405273 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1693755"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68c98a6ae2388"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1693755' first='Anthony' last='Nelson'] is a lengthy edge rusher to watch. He utilizes his length to create leverage and shed. This allows him to make plays in the backfield or at the LOS. Nelson is someone to keep an eye on throughout 2025. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Note - Multi-Position Athlete</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/official_ant2/status/1861550419077468341","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/official_ant2/status/1861550419077468341 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"> </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1173960"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68c98a6ae2401"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1173960' first='Austin-Phillip' last='Lewis'] is versatile and has been dominating at all phases this season. He's quick with the footwork to jab and win against press-man. Lewis demonstrates smooth route-running skills and has a strong understanding of zone coverage, allowing him to exploit weak spots. Overall, he displays solid body control, hand-eye coordination, and ball tracking. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Note – 3.2 GPA</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/APLewis_2028/status/1966914204121911600","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/APLewis_2028/status/1966914204121911600 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">X-Factors:</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1219252"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68c98a6ae2471"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1219252' first='Robert' last='Jackson'] has been impressive so far this season. <strong><em>His X-Factor is his mobility. </em></strong>He displays the ability to evade post-snap pressure by stepping up and sliding out of the pocket while keeping his eyes downfield. He can create and extend plays while delivering with solid ball placement. He'll need to utilize his skillset this week. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/RobertJack2028/status/1967646688497336348","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/RobertJack2028/status/1967646688497336348 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["926040"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68c98a6ae24db"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='926040' first='Carter' last='Little'] is an underrated quarterback prospect in Arkansas. <strong><em>His X-Factor is his ball placement.</em></strong> Little can place the football where only his guys can get it. Little is a high-IQ quarterback who demonstrates solid decision-making ability and command of the offense. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Note – 3.8 GPA</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/carterlitt4/status/1966906794749710488","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/carterlitt4/status/1966906794749710488 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->