Recruiting News and Notes
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Spring football is a few short weeks away across the Natural State. However, recruiting is continuing and hitting a blistering pace. The 2026 and 2027 classes are the focus for the week when it comes to recruiting news and notes.…
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Continue ReadingSpring football is a few short weeks away across the Natural State. However, recruiting is continuing and hitting a blistering pace. The 2026 and 2027 classes are the focus for the week when it comes to recruiting news and notes. Spring game invites, recruiting visits, and scholarship offers dominate the headlines this week.
Jaxon Rawls Jaxon Rawls 6'6" | 225 lbs | TE Monticello | 2027 State AR -Tight End-Monticello-2027
Jaxon Rawls Jaxon Rawls 6'6" | 225 lbs | TE Monticello | 2027 State AR is one of the most versatile prospects in the class of 2027. He can shift from the tight end position to the defensive side of the ball with ease. From the offensive side of the ball, he is a tough matchup for opposing secondaries to contain. He hauls in the tough reception and uses his athletic ability well. Rawls will be in Fayetteville this weekend taking in the Arkansas Razorbacks spring game.
Hakim Frampton-Athlete-Joe T. Robinson-2027
The Robinson prospect is one of the most dynamic athletes in the state of Arkansas. Frampton has the speed and the route running ability to shred opposing defenses. He does a great job of hauling in everything thrown in his direction. Meanwhile, on the defensive side of the ball he is a cornerback that can lock down one side of the field. He reads the opposing quarterback well and does a great job of making plays on the ball. Frampton earned a scholarship offer from the Missouri Tigers earlier in the week.
Bryson Stewart Bryson Stewart 5'9" | 155 lbs | DB Maumelle | 2027 State AR -Linebacker-Maumelle-2027
The Maumelle linebacker has opened eyes over the past few months at 7-on-7 tournaments and performance camps. He uses his speed well to get away from blocks. Stewart pursues the opposing ball carrier well and can track down the ball carrier well. Stewart has the quickness needed to drop back into pass coverage and disrupt the opposing passing game. Earlier in the week, Stewart earned an invitation to attend the Tennessee-Martin spring game. Stewart is a player to keep an eye on over the next few seasons. He has the potential to do big things on Fridays in the future.
Zimran Phelix Zimran Phelix 6'2" | 195 lbs | LB Marion | 2026 State AR -Linebacker-Marion-2026
Zimran Phelix Zimran Phelix 6'2" | 195 lbs | LB Marion | 2026 State AR is a linebacker that does an impressive job of disrupting the opposing offensive backfield. He defeats blocks well and pursues the ball carrier with good quickness. Phelix pressures the opposing quarterback well and does nice job of forcing him out of the pocket. He picks up running backs and tight ends in pass coverage. Phelix is a linebacker that can disrupt the passing game. He is going to attend the Arkansas Tech spring game in Russellville on Friday. Phelix is a player to watch this upcoming season.
Joseph Accelus-Running Back-Monticello-2027
One of the most versatile players in the class of 2027. Last season, he racked up 1,509 total yards. He does a great job of allowing his rushing lanes to develop. Accelus explodes through the rushing lanes. Accelus sees the field well and knows when to make a cut or shift directions. He has the speed to break into the second level in the blink of an eye. Accelus is a playmaker all over the field for Monticello and is a prospect to watch out for over the next couple of seasons.