Showcase Preview: Players to Watch

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Prep Redzone Arkansas Showcase in Jacksonville is just a few days away. We are excited to see what the Natural State is producing and, in the process, get a look at some players ready to break out over the next few months.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>&nbsp;<strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1649140' first='Rashad' last='Alexander']-Linebacker-Stuttgart-5'9” 170-Pounds-2028</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Over the past few years, the Natural State has done an excellent job of producing talented linebackers throughout the state. One prospect to watch out for this weekend is [player_tooltip player_id='1649140' first='Rashad' last='Alexander'] out of Stuttgart. He does a great job of using his speed to shed blocks. Alexander does a great job of getting sideline-to-sideline in pursuit of the ball carrier. Alexander has the potential to do big things on Friday nights this upcoming season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1416993' first='Maclane' last='Smith']-Quarterback/Athlete-Dierks-6'2” 175-Pounds-2028</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1416993' first='Maclane' last='Smith'] is a dynamic athlete on both sides of the ball for Dierks. On the offensive side of the ball, Smith has a strong arm. He does not hesitate to test the opposing secondary with the deep throw downfield. Meanwhile, on the defensive side of the ball he is a defensive back who does not playing opposing wide receivers physically. Smith is a player I am looking forward to being able to watch this weekend.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2102590' first='Demarion' last='Cobbs']-Offensive Line/Defensive Line-Jacksonville-6'0” 300-Pounds-2028</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Jacksonville is a team to watch out for over the next few months. [player_tooltip player_id='2102590' first='Demarion' last='Cobbs'] is a player to watch this upcoming weekend. He has an impressive mix of power and speed when it comes to pass blocking. Meanwhile, on the defensive side of the ball he is the kind of player who can clog up the rushing lanes. Cobbs has the speed to cause plenty of problems for opposing blockers. He is a player to watch over the next few months.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1777811' first='Emery' last='Moore']-Running Back-Bauxite-5'7” 150-Pounds-2027</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1777811' first='Emery' last='Moore'] has the vision to quickly find the best rushing lanes. He explodes through the hole and into the second level. Moore excels at making opposing defenders miss tackles. He has the speed to be dangerous in the open field. Moore is a back who can catch the ball and cause plenty of problems for opposing defenders. Moore is a player to watch out for this week in Jacksonville.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1702043' first='Jayden' last='Shockley']-Edge/Tight End-Searcy-5'11” 242-Pounds-2029</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Versatile prospect who will likely see playing time on both sides of the ball for the Lions. Shockley sheds blocks and explodes into the opposing offensive backfield. He defends against the run as well as the pass. Shockley's versatility allows him to drop back into pass coverage. He is a player to watch out for this weekend and one to watch during the offseason.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->