Players to Watch in Spring Football

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Over the next few weeks, spring football preparations and games will take place across the Natural State. Here are several players to watch out for in spring football this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2074709' first='Maurice' last='Phillips']-Tight End/Wide Receiver-Sylvan Hills-6'6” 215-Pounds-2028</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2074709' first='Maurice' last='Phillips'] is a versatile prospect who can line up at tight end or play the wide receiver positions. He has all the physical tools needed to outwork opposing defenders for the football. The catch radius that Phillips has is impressive. He does a great job of hauling in everything thrown in his direction. Phillips has the talent needed to be a consistent threat in the red zone and he is a player to watch out for this spring.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1601653' first='Tylan' last='Florey']-Linebacker/Tight End-Valley View-6'3” 210-Pounds-2029</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Over the past few years, Valley View has done an excellent job of producing talented players on both sides of the ball. [player_tooltip player_id='1601653' first='Tylan' last='Florey'] is another linebacker who is coming up through the ranks and is going to explode from a recruiting perspective over the next few seasons. He has the speed to get sideline-to-sideline in pursuit of the ball carrier. Florey has the speed needed to drop back into pass coverage. Meanwhile, he has no problem getting into the offensive backfield and pressuring the quarterback. He is a player to watch the next few years.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1227660' first='Cain' last='Price']-Quarterback-Stuttgart-6'3” 175-Pounds-2027</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Stuttgart signal caller is starting to explode from a recruiting perspective. Over the past few days, Price has earned numerous scholarships to play at the next level. Last season, Price had no problem picking apart opposing defenses. He threw for over 3,600 yards and 42 touchdowns. Price is a quarterback who knows when to escape the pocket to pick up yards on the ground. He does a good job of keeping his eyes downfield. Price is a prospect to watch out for throughout the spring and summer.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1525124' first='Caden' last='Whitaker']-Running Back-Arkadelphia-6'2” 190-Pounds-2027</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1525124' first='Caden' last='Whitaker'] is a prospect who is patient at the running back position. He allows his blockers to establish rushing lanes before exploding through the hole. Whitaker is a difficult running back to bring down. He fights through tackles and can break into the open field with impressive consistency. Whitaker is a player to keep an eye on throughout the spring and summer periods. He has the potential for a big season for the Badgers.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2083808' first='Remington' last='Thomas']-Quarterback-Fayetteville-5'10” 160-Pounds-2029</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2083808' first='Remington' last='Thomas'] is a signal caller with the potential to see some playing time over the next few seasons for Fayetteville. Thomas throws the football with accuracy. He is able to fit the football into tight windows. Meanwhile, he has the arm strength to test opposing secondaries with the deep shot downfield. Thomas is athletic enough to buy time in the pocket. He is a player to watch out for with the Bulldogs.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->