Recruiting News and Notes

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The high school football playoffs are a matter of days away, and it is a perfect time to catch up on some recruiting news and notes.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='256895' first='Chase' last='Hancock']-Wide Receiver-Pulaski Academy-5'10” 168-Pounds-2028</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='256895' first='Chase' last='Hancock'] is a playmaker at the wide receive spot for the Bruins. He does a great job of using a mix of route running and speed to create separation from opposing defensive backs. Hancock has the versatility to line up in the slot or split out wide. Over the weekend, the Pulaski Academy wide receiver had the opportunity to take a visit to Mississippi State. Hancock is a receiver to watch out for over the next few months.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1318916' first='Rayshun' last='Reed']-Wide Receiver-Pine Bluff-6'3” 184-Pounds-2028</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1318916' first='Rayshun' last='Reed'] is a wide out with all the physical tools needed to provide plenty of problems for opposing defenders. Reed has impressive catch radius and will haul in anything thrown in his direction. Meanwhile, he has the speed needed to stretch the field on the vertical shots downfield. Last weekend, Reed had the opportunity to take a recruiting visit to Oklahoma State. He is a player to watch out for as the season winds down.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2216440' first='Orion' last='Leautu']-Tight End-Springdale-6'6” 220-Pounds-2028</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Springdale tight end has blown up from a recruiting perspective this season. He does an excellent job of hauling in the big reception and extending the drive. Leautu is a reliable target in the red zone for the Bulldogs. Last week, the talented Springdale tight end earned a scholarship offer from Mississippi State University. He continues to haul in the offers and is a player to watch out for as the season winds down.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2089723' first='Josiah' last='Martin']-Wide Receiver-Conway-6'3” 170-Pounds-2030</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2089723' first='Josiah' last='Martin'] is a prospect who has lit it up at the Prep Redzone camps over the past few years and shows no signs in slowing down. He has tremendous size and playmaking ability at the wide receiver spot. He does a great job of being able to high-point the football. Martin had the opportunity to visit Arkansas State University over the weekend. Martin is a player to watch out for over the next few years with the Wampus Cats.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1247592' first='Cyler' last='Moore']-Linebacker-Har-Ber-6'0” 215-Pounds-2027</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1247592' first='Cyler' last='Moore'] is a linebacker who does a tremendous job of reading the play. He puts himself in a position to bring down the ball carrier. Moore sheds blocks quickly and can pressure the opposing quarterback or drop back into pass coverage. Moore took a visit to Pittsburg State University and came away with a scholarship offer. Moore is a player to watch out for as the playoffs approach for the Wildcats.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->