Recruiting News and Notes

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The high school football playoffs continue on the road toward Little Rock in the Natural State. However, recruiting is a competition that never really slows down this time of year. In this article, we will highlight prospects that are making recruiting headlines this week.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='256895' first='Chase' last='Hancock']-Wide Receiver-Pulaski Academy-5'10” 157-Pounds-2028</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Over the next few seasons, [player_tooltip player_id='256895' first='Chase' last='Hancock'] has the potential to be a wide receiver who lights up Friday nights. He has a tremendous combination of speed and route running that will lose opposing defensive backs. Hancock has the ability to turn a short gain into an explosive one in the blink of an eye. The Pulaski Academy prospect visited the Arkansas Razorbacks over the weekend. He is a player with the talent to play at the next level.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1547286' first='Monterious' last='Smith']-Linebacker-Rivercrest-6'0” 215-Pounds-2025</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1547286' first='Monterious' last='Smith'] is a linebacker who has no problem battling and defeating blockers. He is able to get into the offensive backfield on a consistent basis. Smith has the instincts to move up and fill the rushing lanes or drop back into pass coverage. Earlier in the week, Smith earned a scholarship offer from Anna Maria College. He has the potential to do well playing on Saturdays in the future.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='731120' first='Jackson' last='Elam']-Kicker-Batesville-6'0” 170-Pounds-2026</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Natural State is doing a better job of producing talented punters and kickers over the past few years. Elam plays both positions with impressive ability. He is an accurate field goal kicker that can regularly connect on field goals from 40-plus yards away. Meanwhile, at the punter position he has the hangtime and leg strength to cause opposing teams plenty of problems. He had the opportunity to visit the Arkansas Razorbacks over the weekend.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='280868' first='Javeon' last='Fricks']-Tight End-Mineral Springs-6'6” 235-Pounds-2025</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Versatility is the name of the game for the talented Mineral Springs prospect. [player_tooltip player_id='280868' first='Javeon' last='Fricks'] sees playing time on both sides of the ball. Fricks is an athletic prospect at the tight end position. He can haul in the tough receptions and extend drives with impressive consistency. Meanwhile, on the defensive side of the ball, he comes off of the edge quickly and gets into the offensive backfield with ease. He spent the weekend in Jonesboro visiting the Arkansas State campus.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='221259' first='Cash' last='Archer']-Linebacker-Greenwood-6'1” 222-Pounds-2025</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Over the course of his career, [player_tooltip player_id='221259' first='Cash' last='Archer'] has been a player that can make game clinching plays on the defensive side of the ball. Archer easily fills the rushing lanes and brings down the ball carrier. Meanwhile, he defeats blocks and puts pressure on the quarterback. He is the type of linebacker that has a nose for the football. Archer spent the weekend visiting the Missouri State campus. He is a player to watch out for at the next level.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->