Defensive Standouts at the Showcase

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Prep Redzone Stock Up Showcase did not disappoint at all. The number of talented prospects at the event was eye opening. The state of Arkansas was well represented on the defensive side of the ball. We are going to highlight some prospects that stood out Sunday on the defensive side of the ball.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='255757' first='Curtis' last='Barrow Jr.']-Defensive Back-Monticello-2025</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>When you have college coaches coming and telling you that a defensive back has plenty of dog in him you tend to take notice quickly. Monticello cornerback [player_tooltip player_id='255757' first='Curtis' last='Barrow Jr.'] did a great job on Sunday. He locked down opposing wide receivers in one-on-one competitions. He displayed good flexibility in drills and is a defensive back with the potential to do big things next season. The Monticello defensive back performed well at the stock up showcase and is a player I expect to have a big season in 2024.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1155128' first='Tyree' last='Vaughn']-Linebacker-West Memphis-2025</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1155128' first='Tyree' last='Vaughn'] has impressive flexibility and can shift directions quickly. He displayed the ability to drop back into pass coverage and cause incompletions. In drills over the weekend, Vaughn showcased plenty of speed and he has the physical tools to bring plenty of power behind the tackle as well. Vaughn's film from the season shows a linebacker that can plug up the rushing lanes just as impressively as he plays the passing game. He is a player to watch out for over the next couple of months.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Anthony Kennedy Jr-Defensive Line-Little Rock Southwest-2026</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Little Rock Southwest defensive lineman had a busy weekend last weekend. Kennedy Jr. visited the Missouri Tigers and the made it to the showcase for one-on-one competitions. He displayed impressive quickness and the ability to get into the offensive backfield. Kennedy Jr. has impressive power, and he is a prospect that had no problem opening eyes at the stock up showcase over the weekend. Kennedy Jr. is a prospect to watch out for over the next couple of seasons. He has the potential to see playing time on Saturdays in the future.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='823959' first='Kaden' last='Nash']-Linebacker-Pulaski Academy-2025</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>I came away impressed with the prospects putting in the work at the linebacker position on Sunday. [player_tooltip player_id='823959' first='Kaden' last='Nash'] was another prospect that showed up ready to work. Nash did a good job in drills displaying good quickness. Meanwhile, he displayed the ability to drop back in coverage and cause problems in the passing game for opposing quarterbacks. Nash had a solid 2023 season and was all over the field for the Bruins. I look forward to seeing what Nash has in store for the 2024 season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='873794' first='Noah' last='Nunnelee']-Defensive Back-Bentonville-2025</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='873794' first='Noah' last='Nunnelee'] is a cornerback that has impressive speed. He was able to put his speed and coverage ability on display at the showcase on Sunday. Nunnelee displayed a willingness to jam opposing receivers and get physical on reps. He is a defensive back that wanted to get in as many reps as he could over the weekend. Nunnelee has the potential to do some big things next season for the Tigers.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->