Dead Period Workers

Tom Tabler July 2, 2026 @ 02:11 PM

The Natural State is not short on dead period workers who put in the work while on vacation. Here are several prospects who put in the work during the two week break in team activities.   Chael McCandlish-Offensive Line-Har-Ber-6'3” 240-Pounds-2029   Chael McCandlish has continued to build upon the momentum he has built to start the summer. During the dead period, McCandlish continue to refine his blocking techniques. He worked on his footwork and continued to put in plenty of time working in the lab. McCandlish is a 2029 prospect to keep an eye out for over the next few seasons. The versatility he has makes him the type of player opponents must account for on the field.   [player_tooltip player_id='1506773' first='Dontavous' last='White']-Wide Receiver-Marked Tree-5'9” 150-Pounds-2028   Marked Tree has a history of producing talented prospects on both sides of the ball. [player_tooltip player_id='1506773' first='Dontavous' last='White'] and PJ Powell are prospects who fit that description perfectly. Powell and White took the opportunity throughout the week to work on the pass-catch combination that they have formed. White continues to focus on his route running and timing with Powell. Each are players to watch out for over the next few months.   Joseph Myles-Wide Receiver-Harding Academy-6'2” 197-Pounds-2027   Joseph Myles is a prospect who displayed the work ethic of being able to work on facets of his game even when at the beach on vacation. Myles spent time working in the sand and perfecting his quickness and agility at the wide receiver spot. Myles has the ability to stretch the field vertically. Meanwhile, he is a prospect opposing teams must account for in the red zone. Myles is a player to watch out for over the course of the season.   [player_tooltip player_id='2049959' first='Corey' last='King']-Offensive Line-Sylvan Hills-5'9” 205-Pounds-2029   The Sylvan Hills offensive line prospect has the versatility to play multiple positions along the line. King spent time during the dead period working on his quickness and footwork. However, he did not stop with just footwork and agility, King worked on his snaps to the quarterback. King is a prospect to watch out for with Sylvan Hills over the next few years.   [player_tooltip player_id='1696941' first='Carter' last='Blanchard']-Defensive Back-Searcy-5'11” 167-Pounds-2027   [player_tooltip player_id='1696941' first='Carter' last='Blanchard'] spent most of the dead period working and improving upon his abilities working in the secondary for Searcy. He has not slowed down during the dead period. Blanchard worked in the lab on his footwork, quickness, and agility. Blanchard is a prospect who reads opposing quarterbacks and wide receivers well. He knows when to make a play on the ball and has no problem separating the ball from the ball carrier. Blanchard is a player to watch out for as we approach the 2026 football season.

The Natural State is not short on dead period workers who put in the work while on vacation. Here are several prospects who put in the work during the two week break in team activities.