Spring Football Prospects to Watch

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Spring football is getting ready to fire up across the Natural State. Here are several prospects to watch out for during spring football over the next few weeks.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1152120' first='Bryce' last='Smith']-Offensive Line-Batesville-6'6” 325-Pounds-2027</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Smith is a powerhouse on the offensive line who is entering the spring healthy. Smith fires out of the stance and uses a combination of quickness and power. Smith has the hand placement that keeps opposing pass rushers out of the offensive backfield. He plays with a chip on his shoulder. Smith is a player to watch out for during the spring and summer.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1703234' first='Deacon' last='Heim']-Tight End/Offensive Line-Farmington-6'1” 200-Pounds-2028</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1703234' first='Deacon' last='Heim'] is a versatile prospect who has the ability to play any position along the offensive front. Heim has the potential to see action as a tight end and a receiver this year for the Cardinals. He has an impressive catch radius and can haul anything that is thrown in his direction. Heim is a prospect to watch out for over the spring and summer. He has the potential to open some eyes over the next few weeks.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1627856' first='Tyler' last='Hart']-Quarterback-Greenbrier-6'0” 180-Pounds-2029</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Greenbrier signal caller throws the football with plenty of touch. Hart knows when to use his legs to escape the pocket. He knows how to extend the play in order to make the throw downfield. Hart has the accuracy to fit the football into tight windows. The Greenbrier quarterback is a player to watch out for as spring football gets going over the next few weeks.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1351656' first='Hudson' last='James']-Tight End/Wide Receiver-Pulaski Academy-6'5” 200-Pounds-2028</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Pulaski Academy is always loaded with talented prospects at the receiver and tight end positions. [player_tooltip player_id='1351656' first='Hudson' last='James'] is a prospect who runs crisp routes. James has impressive catch radius and can haul in anything that is thrown in his direction. He is a threat to score in the red zone. James has the potential to put up some big numbers on Friday's this fall. James is a prospect to watch out for over the spring.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1223230' first='Cason' last='Roten']-Linebacker-Elkins-5'11” 210-Pounds-2027</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1223230' first='Cason' last='Roten'] has the ability to diagnose a play and get to the ball carrier quickly. He has the versatility to play the linebacker spot or come off of the edge as a pass rusher. Roten does a great job of using his speed to quickly shed blocks. He is a player who studies the game and is one to watch out for late in the spring and the summer. Roten has the potential for a big senior season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->