Putting in the Work

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Spring football preparations are in full swing, as are seven-on-seven tournaments and performance camps. Here are a few prospects who have been putting in the work this week.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Chael McCandlish-Offensive Line/Defensive Line-Bryant-6'3” 240-Pounds-2029</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>McCandlish is another talented prospect out of Bryant who will have an impact over the next few years. He does a great job on using his hands to redirect opposing pass rushers. He plays with a chip on his shoulder and will help open up rushing lanes. McCandlish had a strong camp at the Youareathlete camp over the weekend. He is a player to keep an eye on over the next few years.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1596134' first='Jonathan' last='Hayes']-Tight End-Little Rock Southwest-5'9” 243-Pounds-2028</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Little Rock Southwest tight end has approached the offseason determined to put in the work this week. Hayes is spending extra time in the lab improving his strength as well as his agility. He has the field awareness to know where he is at on the football field. Hayes has the strength to help with blocking and he is a prospect to watch out for as the offseason continues to heat up.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1688631' first='Townsend' last='Teff']-Quarterback-Har-Ber-6'4” 185-Pounds-2029</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The class of 2029 is shaping up to be an impressive one when it comes to the quarterback position. Teff continues to put in the work weekly with quarterback coach Taylor Powell. Teff is accurate with the football and can fit the football into plenty of tight windows. Meanwhile, he does not shy away from testing the opposing secondary with the deep shot down the field. He is a player to watch out for over the next couple of seasons.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1679480' first='Ashton' last='Chapple']-Defensive Back/Wide Receiver-Little Rock Christian-6'3” 185-Pounds-2028</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1679480' first='Ashton' last='Chapple'] is a prospect with the ability to see playing time on both sides of the ball. Chapple reads the play well on both sides of the ball. He is a player who has no problem making plays on the ball. Meanwhile, he is a playmaker at the wide receiver position as well. Chapple is another prospect who had a strong camp at the Youareathlete camp over the weekend. Chapple is a player to watch out for the next few seasons.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1401811' first='Daveon' last='Connors']-Defensive Back/Wide Receiver-Sylvan Hills-5'11” 185-Pounds-2028</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1401811' first='Daveon' last='Connors'] has had no trouble opening eyes on the seven-on-seven fields over the past few weeks. He does an excellent job of playing opposing wide receivers physically. Connors separates the ball from the ball carrier and deflects passes with ease. Connors is another prospect who has the potential to do big things on Friday nights over the next few seasons.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->