THE PLAYOFF GRIND: Round Two + Quarterfinals Prospects To Watch

<p>Another week closer to the state championships in Arkansas. With multiple talented prospects across the state, here are five to watch during tonight's games. </p>    <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1324898' first='Amari' last='Norman'] is a prospect to add to the recruiting board. During the regular season, he dominated on both sides of the football. He carried the football 47 times for 556 yards and 10 touchdowns. Norman also had 43 tackles, five tackles for loss, and three PBUs. His good foot speed and acceleration allow him to get upfield and outrun the second and third levels. Defensively, he displays solid read and react ability, allowing him to read the quarterback's eyes and diagnose plays.</p>   <p class="text-gray-700">Note – All-Conference</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/AmariNorman5/status/1990963544771178725?s=20 </div></figure>     <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1393979' first='Easton' last='Hahn'] continues to lead the way on the defensive side of the football. He's a physical linebacker who will fill running lanes. He can stack and shed at the POA. His ability to take effective angles and showcase solid foot quickness aids him in pursuing the ball carrier. </p>   <p>Note - 4.0 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/EastonHahn2/status/1983361825967370598?s=20 </div></figure>     <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1640191' first='Colton' last='Kimbel'] had a major breakout season this year. During the regular season, he racked up 65 tackles, four tackles for loss, one interception, and one forced fumble. Kimbel is a high-motor prospect who keys the quarterback's eyes post-snap with solid read-and-react ability. I expect him to be a factor tonight. </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/ColtondagoatK/status/1988314457903427974?s=20 </div></figure>     <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1407566' first='Ethan' last='Lawrence'] is an under-the-radar type of linebacker. He's physical at the point of attack. Lawrence plays relentlessly and can chase down ball carriers from behind, making a consistent impact all over the field. </p>   <p class="text-gray-700">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/Ethan72472376 </div></figure>     <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1682998' first='Carson' last='Rico'] is another prospect who could have their breakout game this week. Rico shows solid read and react ability in his backpedal, allowing him to transition effectively and burst off breaks to undercut passes or arrive at the catch point.</p>   <p class="text-gray-700">Note – 3.6 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/CarsonRico15/status/1944549157244428789?s=20 </div></figure>

Another week closer to the state championships in Arkansas. With multiple talented prospects across the state, here are five to watch during tonight's games.