Recruiting News and Notes

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The postseason starts in the Natural State this Friday night. However, recruiting news has not slowed down one bit this time of year. Here are several players who are making recruiting headlines this week.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='594778' first='Slade' last='Norwood']-Quarterback-Farmington-6'2” 180-Pounds-2027</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Farmington quarterback is going to have a busy offseason on the recruiting trail. He has an accurate arm and can throw his wide receivers open. Meanwhile, he has a strong arm and is not afraid to test opposing secondaries with the deep ball. Norwood had the opportunity to visit Eastern Michigan over the weekend. Norwood has the potential for a monster 2026 campaign. He is a player to watch out for in the offseason.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='595769' first='Braden' last='Nash']-Athlete-Bentonville West-5'11” 180-Pounds-2026</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='595769' first='Braden' last='Nash'] is a dynamic athlete for the Wolverines. He is a versatile prospect who can handle the running back or wide receiver positions with no problem at all. Nash sees the rushing lanes develop and has the patience to allow the lane to open up before exploding through the hole. Nash has recently committed to Northeastern State. He has the potential to give Northeastern State a dynamic weapon to line up all over the field. Nash is a player to watch out for at the next level.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Gabe Shavers-Wide Receiver-North Little Rock-6'3” 194-Pounds-2026</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The North Little Rock wide receiver is an athletic prospect who can create big plays. Shavers has an impressive catch radius and will make the tough receptions on the field. He is a target in the red zone. Shavers is a player who uses his athleticism to create separation from opposing defensive backs. Earlier in the week, Shavers earned a scholarship offer from Capital University. He is a player to watch out for at the next level.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1586103' first='Eli' last='Thornton']-Defensive Line-Valley View-6'3” 300-Pounds-2027</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1586103' first='Eli' last='Thornton'] has an impressive combination of speed and power, which causes opposing offensive linemen plenty of headaches. He is an effective run stuffer as well as a pass rusher for the Blazers. Thornton gets into the opposing offensive backfield with impressive consistency. He has a high motor and will not quit on a play. Thornton earned a scholarship offer from Wyoming. He is a player to watch out for over the next few months.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='646464' first='Caleb' last='Tucker']-Wide Receiver-Bryant-6'0” 185-Pounds-2026</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Bryant wide receiver does an excellent job of creating separation from opposing defensive backs. He has the speed to stretch the field from a vertical perspective. Meanwhile, he can work the underneath routes with impressive effectiveness. Tucker is a willing blocker for his teammates and helps create rushing lanes for his teammates. Tucker shut down his recruitment and solidified his commitment to Charlotte. He is a player to watch at the next level.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->