Recruiting News and Notes

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Spring football is in full swing and recruiting visits are taking place each week. We have plenty of recruiting news and notes to catch up on this week.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1586103' first='Eli' last='Thornton']-Defensive Line-Valley View-6'3” 315-Pounds-2027</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1586103' first='Eli' last='Thornton'] is a defensive lineman who does a great job of plugging up rushing lanes. He uses a good mix of quickness and power to work his way into the opposing offensive backfield. Thornton has the ability to pressure the opposing quarterback as well as shut down the rushing attack. Over the weekend, Thornton took a visit to Arkansas and came away impressed enough to commit to the Razorbacks. He is a prospect with the potential for a big 2026 season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1353999' first='Tyce' last='Fletcher']-Quarterback-Cabot-6'3” 195-Pounds-2028</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1353999' first='Tyce' last='Fletcher'] has impressed at each camp he has attended over the past few years. Fletcher reads the secondary well and is accurate in throwing the football. He has the accuracy to fit the football into some tight windows. Fletcher extends the play while keeping his eyes downfield to make the throw. He is a player who had a strong camp performance at Arkansas Tech over the weekend. Fletcher has the potential to have a big 2026 football season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1530896' first='Quentin' last='Lavalais']-Linebacker-Bentonville West-6'1” 215-Pounds-2027</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1530896' first='Quentin' last='Lavalais'] is one prospect who has the potential to explode from a recruiting perspective over the next few weeks. Lavalais does a great job of reading the play and putting himself in a position to make the tackle. He sheds blocks quickly and gets into the offensive backfield. He is the type of linebacker who has no problem putting pressure on the opposing quarterback. Lavalais had an impressive camp at Arkansas Tech and earned a scholarship offer in the process. He is a player to watch out for this upcoming season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2122078' first='Jesyn' last='Russell']-Edge/Tight End-Newport-6'5” 204-Pounds-2027</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2122078' first='Jesyn' last='Russell'] is a player who has tremendous versatility on both sides of the ball. On the offensive side of the ball, he provides a reliable target in the passing game at 6'5” and 200-pounds. He is a steady threat in the red zone and has no problem high pointing the football. Meanwhile, on the defensive side of the ball he uses his speed well to get into the opposing offensive backfield. He can pressure the passer or shut down the opposition's rushing attack. Russell is another prospect who earned a scholarship offer over the weekend from Arkansas Tech. He is a player to watch out for this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1743139' first='Noah' last='Barnes']-Quarterback-Prairie Grove-5'8” 140-Pounds-2029</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1743139' first='Noah' last='Barnes'] is a signal caller who has the athleticism to cause plenty of headaches for opposing defensive coordinators. He does an excellent job of extending the play while keeping his eyes downfield. Barnes throws with good touch on the deep throws down the field. Meanwhile, he continues to improve upon his accuracy. Barnes has the potential to have a strong offseason for the Tigers and is a player to watch out for in the future. Barnes spent the weekend taking in the spring game at the University of Arkansas.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->