6A Playoff Prospects to Watch

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 6A state playoffs start this week, and here are several 6A playoff prospects to watch as the playoffs get started.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1972086' first='Dylan' last='Smith']-Wide Receiver-Sheridan-6'0” 170-Pounds-2027</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Sheridan wide receiver is part of a group who has had no problem lighting up opposing defenses this season. Smith is the type of wide receiver who has no problem carving up opposing secondaries. He does a great job of creating separation from opposing defensive backs. Smith also has the speed to stretch the field vertically. He is a player to watch out for throughout the state playoffs.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1155379' first='Jeremiah' last='Carey']-Running Back-Sylvan Hills-5'9” 190-Pounds-2027</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1155379' first='Jeremiah' last='Carey'] is one of the most versatile prospects in the class of 2027. He has played the running back and wide receiver spots for the Bears throughout his career. Carey has the ability to make opposing defenders miss tackles with ease. Carey uses his crisp route running to create separation from opposing defensive backs. He is a player to watch out for in the 6A playoffs.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1195586' first='William' last='Gaines']-Linebacker-Searcy-6'0” 220-Pounds-2027</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Over the past few years, [player_tooltip player_id='1195586' first='William' last='Gaines'] has been one of the most consistent linebackers in the Natural State. Gaines reads the play well and has the speed to drop back into pass coverage. Gaines does a great job of shedding blocks. He has the quickness to get sideline to sideline. Gaines is a player on the defensive side of the ball to watch out for with the Lions during the playoffs.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1453930' first='Hayden' last='Williford']-Quarterback-Van Buren-6'1” 175-Pounds-2027</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1453930' first='Hayden' last='Williford'] has had an impressive regular season with the Pointers. The Van Buren signal-caller has the opportunity to lead the Pointers into the playoffs. Williford has the ability to fit the ball into tight coverages. Williford is not afraid to use his legs to pick up yards on the ground for the Pointers. He is a player to watch out for as the playoffs heat up.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1338082' first='Jace' last='Bohannan']-Quarterback-Lake Hamilton-6'1” 185-Pounds-2028</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1338082' first='Jace' last='Bohannan'] is a signal caller who has the ability to pick apart opposing defensive secondaries. He has the arm strength needed to keep opposing defensive secondaries honest. An underrated facet of Bohannan's game is his ability to pick up yards on the ground using his legs. He is not afraid to run the football. Bohannan is a prospect to watch out for in the state playoffs.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->