Recruiting News and Notes

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>As the high school football season starts to come to a close, the recruiting news and notes heat up. Here are a few prospects making recruiting headlines this week.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2124960' first='Corbin' last='Miller']-Linebacker-Shiloh Christian-6'4” 230-Pounds-2028</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Shiloh Christian linebacker has the versatility needed to play all along the defensive front for the Saints. Miller does a great job of shedding blocks and getting to the ball carrier. He has the quickness to come off of the edge quickly to pressure the opposing quarterback. Earlier in the week, Miller earned a scholarship offer from the Baylor Bears. Miller is a prospect to watch as the playoffs approach.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1330945' first='Jaxen' last='Cepeda']-Offensive Line-Greenwood-6'5” 290-Pounds-2028</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>One prospect who has blown up this season from a recruiting perspective is [player_tooltip player_id='1330945' first='Jaxen' last='Cepeda']. Cepeda plays with a chip on his shoulder for the Bulldogs. He uses good hand placement to drive defenders backward. Cepeda is an offensive line prospect to watch out for over the next two seasons with the Bulldogs. Recently, the Greenwood offensive lineman earned a scholarship offer the Kansas Jayhawks.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1152120' first='Bryce' last='Smith']-Offensive Line-Batesville-6'5” 320-Pounds-2027</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1152120' first='Bryce' last='Smith'] is the type of offensive lineman who works to finish every block. Smith uses his power and hand placement well to drive defenders backward. He does a great job of opening up rushing lanes. He looks to block at the second level with impressive consistency. Earlier in the week, Smith placed his commitment to play at the next level with Ouachita Baptist University.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2225898' first='Ki'Onte' last='Martin']-Wide Receiver-Elkins-6'4” 190-Pounds-2027</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Elkins wide receiver has flown under the radar but is having a breakout season this season for the Elks. He has a tremendous catch radius and can haul in just about anything that is thrown in his direction. Meanwhile, Martin has the speed needed to stretch the field vertically. Earlier in the week, Martin earned a scholarship offer from Northeastern University in Tahlequah. Martin is a player to watch as the season winds down.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='594778' first='Slade' last='Norwood']-Quarterback-Farmington-6'2” 185-Pounds-2027</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='594778' first='Slade' last='Norwood'] has been one of the most consistent quarterbacks in the state this season. He has thrown the football with impressive accuracy. Norwood is able to fit the football into tight coverages with ease. Meanwhile, he has shown a willingness to use his legs to escape the pocket and pick up yards on the ground. Earlier in the week, Norwood earned a scholarship offer from Arkansas Tech University.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->