Recruiting News and Notes

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The spring is when football recruiting news becomes a constant. Here are several prospects making recruiting headlines this week.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1195586' first='William' last='Gaines']-Linebacker-Searcy-6'0” 215-Pounds-2027</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Over the past few years, Gaines has been a linebacker who can make plays all over the field for Searcy. Gaines reads the play well and gets to the ball carrier. He does a good job of shedding blocks and getting into the opposing offensive backfield. Earlier in the week, Gaines earned a scholarship offer from Saint Norbert College. He is a prospect to watch out for this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='256895' first='Chase' last='Hancock']-Wide Receiver-Pulaski Academy-5'10” 165-Pounds-2028</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='256895' first='Chase' last='Hancock'] is a wide receiver who has the potential to play at the next level. He has an impressive blend of speed and route running ability. Hancock does a great job of creating separation from opposing defensive backs. He makes difficult receptions look routine. Hancock has tremendous body control and knows where he is at on the field. In April, the Pulaski Academy wide out will visit Kentucky. He is a player to watch out for this upcoming season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1638364' first='Anders' last='Vincenzo']-Defensive Back-Bentonville-5'10” 145-Pounds-2027</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Bentonville Tigers always have talented prospects in the secondary and this season looks to be keeping that trend alive. Vincenzo reads the opposing wide receiver and quarterback well. He does a good job of playing the ball while it is in the air. Earlier in the week, Vincenzo earned a scholarship offer from McPherson College. He is a player with a the potential for a big season with the Tigers.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='527845' first='Joseph' last='JoJo Accelus']-Running Back-Monticello-5'10” 165-Pounds-2027</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='527845' first='Joseph' last='JoJo Accelus'] has had no problem impressing in camps over the past few years. He has a second gear when he gets into the open field. Accelus is a patient running back who allows the rushing lanes to develop before exploding through the hole. He has the ability to make opposing defenders miss tackles. Accelus will be visiting Arkansas on April 11^th. He is a running back to watch out for over the next few months.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1683284' first='Ashton' last='Jones']-Defensive Back-Bentonville West-6'2” 175-Pounds-2027</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1683284' first='Ashton' last='Jones'] is a physical defender in the defensive secondary for the Wolverines. He does an impressive job of reading the quarterback and wide receiver. Jones does a great job of separating the ball from the ball carrier. Meanwhile, he is a defender who will move up to defend against the opponent's rushing attack. Jones will visit Arkansas on April 17. Jones is a player to watch out for as the upcoming season approaches.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->