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Recruiting new does not slow down during the week of spring break. We are approaching the spring football period in the Natural State quickly. Players are setting up visits, earning camp invitations, and earning scholarship offers during the week away…
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Continue ReadingRecruiting new does not slow down during the week of spring break. We are approaching the spring football period in the Natural State quickly. Players are setting up visits, earning camp invitations, and earning scholarship offers during the week away from school. In this article, we are going to catch up on recruiting headlines from around the state.
Josiah Rainey Josiah Rainey 6'0" | 155 lbs | DB Sylvan Hills | 2025 State AR -Athlete-Sylvan Hills-2025
Josiah Rainey Josiah Rainey 6'0" | 155 lbs | DB Sylvan Hills | 2025 State AR is a dynamic athlete on both sides of the ball for Sylvan Hills. On the defensive side of the ball, Rainey does a great job of making plays on the ball while it is in the air. He can separate the ball from the ball carrier in impressive fashion. Rainey is a player that is dangerous with the ball in his hands. Rainey will be paying a visit to Louisiana Tech this weekend. He is a player to watch out for over the next few months.
Davian Hall Davian Hall 6'0" | 190 lbs | DB Elkins | 2025 State AR -Defensive Back-Elkins-2025
Over the past few years, Davian Hall Davian Hall 6'0" | 190 lbs | DB Elkins | 2025 State AR has opened plenty of eyes patrolling the secondary for Elkins. Hall is a safety that does not have any trouble separating the ball from the ball carrier. He has the ability to bait the quarterback into making throws that he shouldn’t’ make. Hall is someone that has the versatility to play all over the field for Elkins. Earlier in the week, Hall earned an invitation to showcase his skills at Army Bowl National Combine this spring. He is a player to watch this season.
Karter Ratliff Karter Ratliff 6'6" | 215 lbs | WR Bryant | 2025 State AR -Tight End-Bryant-2025
Karter Ratliff Karter Ratliff 6'6" | 215 lbs | WR Bryant | 2025 State AR is one of those prospects that will shred opposing defenses in the passing game. At 6’6”, Ratliff is a matchup nightmare for opposing secondaries to account for on the field. He does a great job of creating separation and getting open in the passing game. Ratliff is drawing the attention of Rice and Tulsa. The recruiting competion for the talented tight end has the potential to be interesting to watch this upcoming season.
Anthony Kennedy Anthony Kennedy 6'6" | 275 lbs | DL Maumelle | 2026 State AR -Defensive Line-Maumelle-2026
Anthony Kennedy Anthony Kennedy 6'6" | 275 lbs | DL Maumelle | 2026 State AR is one of the most impressive defensive line prospects in the state of Arkansas. He has tremendous speed and can overwhelm opposing offensive linemen. The mix of power and speed that Kennedy has is rare and he uses the combination to get into the offensive backfield. The talented Maumelle defensive lineman earned a scholarship offer from Mississippi State this week. He is a player to watch over the next couple of seasons for the Hornets.
Pleas Gray Pleas Gray 6'2" | 180 lbs | DB Little Rock Central | 2026 State AR -Defensive Back-Little Rock Central-2026
Pleas Gray Pleas Gray 6'2" | 180 lbs | DB Little Rock Central | 2026 State AR is a versatile prospect on both sides of the ball for Little Rock Central. Gray is a defensive back that is always around the football. He is a player that can make plays with the ball in his hands. Gray has earned an invitation to pay a visit to North Texas at the beginning of April. Gray is a defensive back that is going to open plenty of eyes over the next few seasons.