Recruiting News and Notes

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The wonderful world of college football recruiting does not slow down one bit this time of year. Today, we will highlight several prospects making recruiting headlines this week.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='256895' first='Chase' last='Hancock']-Wide Receiver-Pulaski Academy-5'10” 160-Pounds-2028</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Pulaski Academy wide receiver is a prospect who has the potential to explode from a recruiting perspective this season. Hancock's mix of route running and speed gives migraines to opposing defensive backs. He is difficult to bring down in the open field and has a second gear to leave opposing defenders trailing him. On Hancock's recruiting visit to Florida State, he was able to earn a scholarship offer from the Seminoles. He is a player to watch out for this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1955345' first='Jack' last='Grant']-Offensive Line-Bentonville-6'4” 295-Pounds-2028</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The class of 2028 is starting to shape up as a talented one in the Natural State. Grant uses his hands well and can overpower opposing defenders. He looks to finish his blocks and plays with a chip on his shoulder. Earlier in the week, Grant had the opportunity to visit the Arkansas Razorbacks as they take part in spring practices. Grant is an offensive lineman to watch out for over the next few seasons for the Tigers.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1189935' first='Reece' last='Simpson']-Quarterback-Joe T. Robinson-6'2” 195-Pounds-2027</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1189935' first='Reece' last='Simpson'] is a quarterback to watch out for over the course of the offseason. Simpson is an accurate passer who can fit the football into tight coverages. Simpson does a great job of buying time in the pocket in order to make the throw downfield. He is not afraid to pull the ball down and use his legs to pick up yards on the ground. Simpson picked up another scholarship offer from Georgia Southern. He is a player to keep an eye the next few months.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1683284' first='Ashton' last='Jones']-Defensive Back-Bentonville West-6'1” 175-Pounds-2027</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Bentonville West safety has the speed to cause plenty of trouble for opposing wide receivers and quarterbacks. Jones reads the play well and has no problem separating the ball from the ball carrier. Meanwhile, he is a safety who can move up in run support to help defend against the run. Earlier in the week, Jones earned a scholarship offer from Miami of Ohio. He is a prospect to watch out for over the next few months.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='777109' first='Pierre' last='Pickens']-Wide Receiver-Little Rock Christian-6'3” 205-Pounds-2027</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='777109' first='Pierre' last='Pickens'] is a physical wide receiver who has no problem creating headaches for opposing defensive backs. Pickens is a reliable target in the red zone with the ability to go up and high point the football. Pickens has the speed to cause problems for the opposing secondary. The talented receiver earned a scholarship offer from Fort Hays State University this week. He is a player to watch out for this upcoming season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->