Recruiting News and Notes

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The high school football playoffs start up this week in the Natural State. Meanwhile, we will see plenty of headlines on the field as well as recruiting headlines off of the field. Recruiting does not slow down this time of year and we have plenty of it to look at this week.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1316501' first='Kevin' last='Young Jr.']-Running Back-Forrest City-5'11” 205-Pounds-2026</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1316501' first='Kevin' last='Young Jr.'] is one of the most dynamic running backs in the state of Arkansas. He has the ability to make opposing defenders miss tackles with ease. Young Jr. can carry the ball between the tackles or cut the run down the sideline. Earlier this week, Young Jr. earned a scholarship offer from Arkansas-Pine Bluff. He is a player to watch out for over the next few months for the Mustangs.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1217763' first='Myreion' last='Taylor']-Tight End-Jonesboro-6'4” 231-Pounds-2025</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1217763' first='Myreion' last='Taylor'] is a versatile tight end that can block for his running back or quarterback or just as easily make big plays in the passing game. Taylor does a great job of using his athleticism to high point the football. He is a player that can create separation from opposing defenders. On Wednesday, Taylor earned a scholarship offer from UNLV. He is a player to watch out for over at the next level. He has the potential to big things on Saturdays in the future.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='382974' first='Trevor' last='Grant']-Quarterback-Bentonville-6'0” 175-Pounds-2025</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Bentonville signal caller is a prospect with the ability to pick opposing defensive secondaries apart. [player_tooltip player_id='382974' first='Trevor' last='Grant'] has done a great job of spreading the ball around to his wide receivers. He has great awareness and knows when to extend the play to make the throw down the field. Earlier in the week, Grant earned a scholarship offer from Hendrix College. He is a player to watch out for in the state playoffs.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1152120' first='Bryce' last='Smith']-Offensive Line-Batesville-6'4” 310-Pounds-2027</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1152120' first='Bryce' last='Smith'] is a powerhouse on the offensive line for Batesville. He explodes out of the stance and gets into opposing defenders quickly. Smith has the power to clear opposing defenders out of rushing lanes. The Batesville offensive lineman will be paying a visit to Mississippi State this upcoming weekend. Smith is a prospect to watch out for over the next couple of seasons for Batesville.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='451342' first='Davian' last='Hall']-Defensive Back-Elkins-6'0” 200-Pounds-2025</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Over the past few years, [player_tooltip player_id='451342' first='Davian' last='Hall'] has been one of the most versatile prospects in the class of 2025. Hall has played in the secondary as well as the linebacker positions the past couple of seasons. He has the speed to get sideline to sideline and hauls down the ball carrier. Hall sheds blocks quickly and gets into the offensive backfield. Earlier in the week, Hall earned a scholarship offer from Culver-Stockton University. He is a player to watch out for as the playoffs heat up this week.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->