2029 Ranking Risers December Edition

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The month of December brings the state title games, the holidays, and Prep Redzone Arkansas ranking updates. In this article, we will highlight several players who shot up the class of 2029 player rankings.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1412262' first='Quinton' last='Sykes Jr'].-Wide Receiver-Bryant-6'2” 200-Pounds</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The wide receiver position for the class of 2029 is seeing plenty of talented prospects emerge. [player_tooltip player_id='1412262' first='Quinton' last='Sykes Jr']. has tremendous athleticism. He creates separation and is a threat to score in the red zone. He is a difficult receiver to bring down in the open field. Sykes Jr. has the speed to stretch the field vertically. The Bryant wide receiver is a prospect to watch out for over the next few years.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1475556' first='Jay' last='Smith']-Wide Receiver-Bentonville West-6'1” 175-Pounds</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1475556' first='Jay' last='Smith'] is the type of wide receiver who will carve up opposing secondaries through his crisp route-running capabilities. Smith has shown he has the ability to haul in tough receptions and keep drives alive. He has the speed to stretch the field vertically and is a threat who can take the top off of a defense. Smith is multi-sport athlete to watch out for on the gridiron as well as on the hardwood over the next few years.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1743146' first='Davion' last='Johnson']-Running Back/Defensive Back-Morrilton-5'10” 150-Pounds</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1743146' first='Davion' last='Johnson'] is a prospect to watch out for on both sides of the ball for the Devil Dogs. Johnson, on the offensive side of the ball, does a great job of finding the rushing lanes. He explodes through the hole. Meanwhile, on the defensive side of the ball, Johnson does a great job of playing the ball while it is in the air. Johnson has a nose for the football and always seems to be around the ball. He is a player to watch out for over the next few years.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1635421' first='Cooper' last='Beach']-Quarterback-Shiloh Christian-5'10” 160-Pounds</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Shiloh Christian Saints always have talented quarterbacks coming through the pipeline. [player_tooltip player_id='1635421' first='Cooper' last='Beach'] fits that description perfectly. He throws the football with impressive accuracy. Beach is able to fit the ball into tight windows. Beach has the arm strength to keep the opposing defense honest. He is a player to watch out for over the next few months with the Saints.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Kendell Johnson-Athlete-Batesville-6'3” 155-Pounds</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Kendell Johnson has tremendous versatility for the Pioneers. He can line up on the offensive side of the ball or the defensive side of the ball. From the wide receiver position, Johnson has the speed to cause plenty of problems for opposing defensive secondaries. The Batesville prospect is a player to keep an eye on over the next few months. He has the potential to have an impressive offseason.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->