Five Players Set to Join Arkansas Rankings

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The end of the month of May is upon us. We are going to highlight five players who are set to join the Arkansas rankings on the next set of updates.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2180690' first='Kasen' last='Miller']-Offensive Line-Fayetteville-6'0” 270-Pounds-2028</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Fayetteville offensive lineman is set to join the rankings in the next few weeks. He is a versatile prospect who plays all along the offensive front for the Bulldogs. Miller mixes good speed with impressive power. He gets out of the stance quickly and uses good hand placement to shift opposing defenders away from the offensive backfield. Miller finishes his blocks and looks to block at the second level. He is a player who has the potential to do well on Friday nights in the future.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2184883' first='Gunnar' last='Gould']-Linebacker-Batesville-5'10” 162-Pounds-2029</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The class of 2029 is starting to take shape at multiple position groupings. [player_tooltip player_id='2184883' first='Gunnar' last='Gould'] is a prospect at linebacker to keep track of over the next few months. Gould has the agility needed to change directions in pursuit of the ball carrier. Meanwhile, he has the speed to drop back into pass coverage and defend against the pass. Gould has a nose for the football, and he is a prospect to watch out for out of Batesville.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2166971' first='Connor' last='Knuckles']-Offensive Line-Hermitage-6'2” 250-Pounds-2027</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2166971' first='Connor' last='Knuckles'] is a prospect on the offensive line who plays with a chip on his shoulder. The quickness he possesses will surprise opposing defenders. Knuckles gets out of the stance quickly and gets into the opposing defender quickly. He has no problem opening up rushing lanes for his running back. Knuckles looks for multiple defenders to block. Knuckles is a player to keep an eye on over the next few months.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2193047' first='Eli' last='Long']-Wide Receiver/Defensive Back-Heber Springs-5'10” 165-Pounds-2029</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Heber Springs is a team with the potential to have a bright future over the next few years. [player_tooltip player_id='2193047' first='Eli' last='Long'] has the versatility needed to see playing time on both sides of the ball. On the offensive side of the ball, Long has the ability to make opposing defenders miss tackles when he gets into the open field. Long has good speed and will use it to create separation from opposing defensive backs. Long is a player to watch over the next few seasons for Heber Springs.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2147699' first='Jackson' last='Jones']-Offensive Line-Valley View-6'2” 270-Pounds-2028</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Valley View Blazers have no problem producing talented prospects on both sides of the ball. Jones has an intriguing mix of quickness to go along with impressive power. He uses his hands well to keep defenders out of the offensive backfield. Jones can overpower opposing defenders on the pass rush. Jones is a prospect with the potential to see plenty of playing time on Friday nights in the future. He is a player to watch.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->