Recruiting News and Notes 1-9-24

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We are moving toward the time of year when recruiting news makes the headlines. Camps, 7-on-7 tournaments, and recruiting news will dominate the news over the next few months. In this article, we are going to highlight prospects earning scholarship offers and placing commitments. It is time to get caught up on recruiting headlines from across the Natural State.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='181497' first='Preston' last='Davis']-Linebacker-Little Rock Christian-2024</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Over the past few seasons, [player_tooltip player_id='181497' first='Preston' last='Davis'] has been one of the most consistent linebackers in the state of Arkansas. He is a linebacker that does a great job of reading the play. Davis uses his quickness to get off blocks and bring down the ball carrier. Earlier in the week, Davis earned a scholarship offer from Harding University. Davis is a prospect to watch out for on Saturdays in the future.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='413517' first='Anthony' last='Kennedy Jr.']-Defensive Line-Little Rock Southwest-2026</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 2026 class is a group to get excited about in the state of Arkansas. [player_tooltip player_id='413517' first='Anthony' last='Kennedy Jr.'] is a versatile prospect on the defensive side of the ball. He can play all over the defensive front and excel at each position. Kennedy Jr. uses a mix of power and speed to get into the opposing offensive backfield. He can disrupt both the running and the passing game of the opponents. Over the past few days, Kennedy Jr. earned scholarship offers from Georgia and Auburn. He is a player to watch out for over the next couple of seasons.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1216596' first='Danny' last='Beale']-Defensive Line-Cross County-2026</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1216596' first='Danny' last='Beale'] is a prospect to watch on the defensive or offensive side of the ball. On the defensive side of the ball, Beale does an excellent job of suffocating the opponent's rushing attack. He uses his power to push opposing offensive linemen into the ball carrier. Beale will surprise you with his quickness and ability to get to the ball carrier. Over the weekend, Beale earned a scholarship offer from the Auburn Tigers. Beale is a player to watch out for next season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>DeKaleb Rudolph-Defensive Line-Cabot-2024</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>DeKaleb Rudolph had an impressive 2023 season for the Cabot Panthers. Rudolph does a great job of defeating blocks and getting into the opposing offensive backfield. He is a player that is always around the ball carrier. Rudolph does an impressive job of clogging up the rushing lanes and bringing down the ball carrier. Last week, Rudolph earned a scholarship offer from Arkansas Tech University.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='236139' first='Omarion' last='Robinson']-Defensive Back-Little Rock Parkview-2025</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>One of the most versatile players in the state of Arkansas. Robinson plays all over the defensive backfield for Parkview. He does a great job of playing the ball while it is in the air. Robinson is a playmaker in the secondary and can turn an interception into an explosive play in the blink of an eye. Last week, Robinson earned a scholarship offer from the Georgia Bulldogs. He is going to be a major target for numerous teams over the next few months.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->