Putting in the Work

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Every state title game is now a part of the history books, and the offseason has officially started. However, we already have prospects across the state putting in the work. Here are several players who have started offseason preparations.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1811891' first='Hunter' last='Thompson']-Linebacker-Searcy-5'9” 190-Pounds-2029</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The future is bright at the linebacker position in the class of 2029. Thompson does an impressive job of reading the play and putting himself in a position to bring down the ballcarrier. Thompson has hit the offseason focused on continuing to improve on and off the field. Earlier in the week, Thompson broke the freshman bench press record in Searcy. Thompson lifted 335 pounds on the bench. He is a player to watch throughout the offseason.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1136552' first='Braylyn' last='Brown']-Athlete-Joe T. Robinson-6'2” 190-Pounds-2028</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1136552' first='Braylyn' last='Brown'] is one of the most dynamic athletes in the state. Brown is capable of playing all over the field for the Senators. He has the athleticism to be an impact player on both the offensive and defensive sides of the ball. Brown was in the lab this weekend working on his hands and hauling in receptions. Brown is a prospect to watch out for over the next few years out of Joe T. Robinson.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Jae Ricks-Abernathy-Defensive Back-Pulaski Academy-5'8” 140-Pounds-2027</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Pulaski Academy Bruins are a team that always has talent coming up through the ranks. Abernathy did not take long to immediately start putting in the work in the lab and on the practice fields. Abernathy spent the first weekend of the offseason working on his speed and agility at the cornerback position. He has the quickness and tools to cause plenty of problems for opposing wide receivers in the passing game. Abernathy is a prospect with a bright future and one to watch out for over the offseason.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1198671' first='Braceson' last='Mitchell']-Defensive Line-Searcy-6'3” 265-Pounds-2028</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1198671' first='Braceson' last='Mitchell'] has shown up to our camps over the past few years and put in the work in the process. He has taken that approach and attitude into the offseason this season. Mtichell spent the first weekend of the offseason in the lab. Mitchell has hit the weight room to start the offseason and he is a player to watch out for with the Lions over the next few years. He has tremendous versatility and is a player to watch on the defensive line.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1414424' first='Soren' last='Green']-Wide Receiver-Pulaski Academy-6'2” 180-Pounds-2029</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Pulaski Academy is a team who is always loaded with talented wide receivers. [player_tooltip player_id='1414424' first='Soren' last='Green'] is a prospect who creates separation using his crisp route running and speed combination. Green is a nightmare to bring down in the open field. Meanwhile, he is a threat in the redzone and will haul in tough receptions for touchdowns. Green is a player to watch out for over the next few years. He has the potential to put up big numbers on Friday's. He was in the lab this weekend working on improving his vision and agility.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->