Recruiting News and Notes

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all you wonderful folks out there. The holiday break does not mean that recruiting news is slowing down. Here are the prospects making recruiting headlines this week.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2065421' first='CJ' last='Cleveland']-Quarterback-Arkansas-6'5” 180-Pounds-2028</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2065421' first='CJ' last='Cleveland'] is a versatile multi-sport prospect who has the ability to play football as well as baseball at the next level. Cleveland is accurate to all areas of the field. He has the arm strength to test the opposing secondary with the deep throw. Meanwhile, he is athletic enough to escape the pocket and use his legs to pick up first downs. Earlier in the week, Cleveland earned a scholarship offer to play baseball at Texas A&amp;M-Texarkana. He is a player to watch out for in both sports the next few seasons.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1286428' first='Carmello' last='Ellis']-Offensive Line-Newport-6'0” 265-Pounds-2026</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Newport offensive lineman is a prospect who has the versatility to play any position along the offensive front. Ellis is quick out of the stance. He does a great job of using hand placement to drive opposing defenders backward. Ellis has an impressive mix of power and speed and will get opposing defenders off-balance. A few days ago, Ellis earned a scholarship offer from Westminster College this week. He is a player to watch out for at the next level.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1542408' first='Jamison' last='McIntosh']-Offensive Line/Defensive Line-Nashville-6'0” 282-Pounds-2026</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1542408' first='Jamison' last='McIntosh'] has the ability to play on the offensive or defensive lines at the next level. The combination of speed and power will surprise you. On the offensive side of the ball, he uses his hands well and will drive opposing defenders. McIntosh plays with a chip on his shoulder. Earlier in the week, McIntosh earned a scholarship offer from Texas Wesleyan University. He has the potential to do well on Saturdays in the future.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1273467' first='Hudson' last='White']-Quarterback-Pea Ridge-6'4” 210-Pounds-2027</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1273467' first='Hudson' last='White'] is building off of the momentum of a strong 2025 season. He has hit the ground running in the offseason. White has put plenty of time in with the trainer and coaches over the past few weeks. White makes good decisions with the football and is able to put the ball into tight coverages. Recently, the Pea Ridge signal caller earned a scholarship offer from North Alabama. White is setting the stage for a big 2026 football season in the future.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1286628' first='Talen' last='Jones']-Defensive Back-Van Buren-5'9” 150-Pounds-2026</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1286628' first='Talen' last='Jones'] is a talented defensive back who has lurked in the secondary for the Pointers over the past few years. Jones does a great job of being able to read the opposing quarterback and the wide receiver. Jones plays the ball well in the air and is not afraid to play physically with opposing wide receivers. Jones earned a scholarship offer this week from Arkansas Baptist University. He is a player with a bright future to watch out for on the field.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->