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Prospects To Watch During Week Eight Matchups

Prospects To Watch During Week Eight Matchups
Colton Edwards
Colton Edwards October 23, 2025 @ 12:44 PM
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Cordaro Berry
Cordaro Berry 5'9" | 175 lbs | ATH | 2027
AR
Cooper Billingsley
Cooper Billingsley 6'3" | 245 lbs | TE/LS | 2026
AR
Ducy James
Ducy James 6'4" | 200 lbs | EDGE/DL | 2027
AR
Jaxen Cepeda
Jaxen Cepeda 6'3" | 270 lbs | OL | 2028
AR
Silas Thomas
Silas Thomas 6'0" | 175 lbs | LB/EDGE | 2027
AR
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>It's week eight in the natural state. Multiple games are being rescheduled for tonight due to the potential impact of storms. We wanted to go ahead and get some prospects to watch out for both tonight and tomorrow.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1330945"],"_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-68fa45a9caa9b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1330945' first='Jaxen' last='Cepeda'] is a young prospect with loads of talent. He displays solid initial quickness in his pass sets, quickly getting into the body of rushers with good hand timing. Cepeda is strong at the point of attack. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Note - 4.0 GPA</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/JaxenCepeda/status/1980027303364059246","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/JaxenCepeda/status/1980027303364059246 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1609929"],"_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-68fa45a9cab35"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1609929' first='Cooper' last='Billingsley'] officially committed to Henderson State on October 22nd. He consistently establishes control of the edge on outside-zone runs by maintaining good pad level, angles, and hand placement, driving with active feet. Billingsley is also strong at the catch point. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Note – 3.5 GPA</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/billingsley2026/status/1980976162919653826","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/billingsley2026/status/1980976162919653826 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1308354"],"_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-68fa45a9cabaa"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1308354' first='Silas' last='Thomas'] is an underrated edge rusher with the athletic ability and IQ to play off-ball linebacker. Thomas displays solid upfield burst off the snap, often stretching the pocket and pressuring the quarterback. He showcases the ability to play sideline-to-sideline. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Note - 3.7 GPA</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/SilasThomas09/status/1980800371997175857","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/SilasThomas09/status/1980800371997175857 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1863731"],"_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-68fa45a9cac1b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1863731' first='Cordaro' last='Berry'] is a prospect to add to the recruiting board. Defensively, he can line up at nickel, near the boundary, inside the box, or in the deep thirds. Berry displays a solid, sideline-to-sideline motor, filling gaps and chasing down ball carriers. He can flips his hips and transition smoothly when in zone coverage. He can also be a threat at running back.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Note - 3.5 GPA</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/cordaroberry16/status/1979705373742531040","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/cordaroberry16/status/1979705373742531040 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1331362"],"_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-68fa45a9cac8c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1331362' first='Ducy' last='James'] is a young prospect to keep an eye on. James is another quick edge rusher who can stretch the pocket. He utilizes his length to create leverage with good hand placement and shed to make plays in the backfield. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Note - 3.8 GPA</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/Ducy_ItsMe/status/1980782419361104137","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/Ducy_ItsMe/status/1980782419361104137 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->

It's week eight in the natural state. Multiple games are being rescheduled for tonight due to the potential impact of storms. We wanted to go ahead and get some prospects to watch out for both tonight and tomorrow.

Jaxen Cepeda

Jaxen Cepeda

AR
OL
HEIGHT 6'3"
WEIGHT 270
POS OL
CLASS 2028
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Jaxen
Cepeda OL
Class
2028
Height
6'3"
Weight
270
HS
Greenwood
|
AR
Prospects To Watch During Week Eight Matchups
Jaxen Cepeda is a young prospect with loads of talent. He displays solid initial quickness in his pass...
Written by Colton Edwards
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Jaxen Cepeda

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State: Arkansas
School: Greenwood
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Henderson State
Cooper Billingsley

Cooper Billingsley

AR
TE/LS
HEIGHT 6'3"
WEIGHT 245
POS TE/LS
CLASS 2026
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Cooper
Billingsley TE/LS
Class
2026
Height
6'3"
Weight
245
HS
Bryant
|
AR
Prospects To Watch During Week Eight Matchups
Cooper Billingsley officially committed to Henderson State on October 22nd. He consistently establishes control of the edge on...
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School: Bryant
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Silas Thomas

Silas Thomas

AR
LB/EDGE
HEIGHT 6'0"
WEIGHT 175
POS LB/EDGE
CLASS 2027
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Silas
Thomas LB/EDGE
Class
2027
Height
6'0"
Weight
175
HS
Valley View
|
AR
Prospects To Watch During Week Eight Matchups
Silas Thomas is an underrated edge rusher with the athletic ability and IQ to play off-ball linebacker. Thomas...
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School: Valley View
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Cordaro Berry

Cordaro Berry

AR
ATH
HEIGHT 5'9"
WEIGHT 175
POS ATH
CLASS 2027
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Cordaro
Berry ATH
Class
2027
Height
5'9"
Weight
175
HS
Stuttgart
|
AR
Prospects To Watch During Week Eight Matchups
Cordaro Berry is a prospect to add to the recruiting board. Defensively, he can line up at nickel,...
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School: Stuttgart
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Ducy James

Ducy James

AR
EDGE/DL
HEIGHT 6'4"
WEIGHT 200
POS EDGE/DL
CLASS 2027
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Ducy
James EDGE/DL
Class
2027
Height
6'4"
Weight
200
HS
Sylvan Hills
|
AR
Prospects To Watch During Week Eight Matchups
Ducy James is a young prospect to keep an eye on. James is another quick edge rusher who...
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School: Sylvan Hills
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