February Edition: Under the Radar

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Each month, Prep Redzone Arkansas will highlight several prospects who are flying under the radar. In this month's article, we highlight prospects from each class. Here are several players to watch out for over the next few months.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1554225' first='Dallas' last='Vanderbush']-Wide Receiver-Cedarville-6'4” 170-Pounds-2027</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Cedarville wide receiver is a target in the passing game that can hurt opposing defenses across the middle or going up for jump balls. He has impressive athletic ability and does a good job of creating separation from opposing defensive backs. Vanderbush is able to haul in everything that is thrown in his direction. He has the versatility to see playing time on both sides of the ball over the next few seasons. Vanderbush is a player to watch out for this offseason.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='411501' first='Brooks' last='Williams']-Linebacker-Elkins-5'11” 225-Pounds-2026</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='411501' first='Brooks' last='Williams'] is a player on the defensive side of the ball that is always around the football. Williams does a great job of reading the play and getting to the ball carrier. He has the speed to play sideline-to-sideline. Williams has the quickness needed to drop back into coverage and defend against the passing attack. He is a prospect to watch out for this offseason.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1607043' first='Titus' last='Nelson']-Quarterback-Magnolia-6'3” 190-Pounds-2027</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The quarterback crop for the class of 2027 is starting to open eyes this offseason. [player_tooltip player_id='1607043' first='Titus' last='Nelson'] is a player to remember and keep track of over the next few months. Nelson had a strong camp performance at the Prep Redzone Showcase in January. He is a signal caller who throws the ball with accuracy. Nelson has the arm strength to test opposing secondaries with the deep vertical throw downfield. He is a quarterback to watch out for over the next few seasons for Magnolia.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1393979' first='Easton' last='Hahn']-Linebacker-Springdale-5'10” 205-Pounds-2026</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1393979' first='Easton' last='Hahn'] is a physical linebacker who does a great job of defeating blocks and getting to the ball carrier. Hahn uses his speed to get sideline-to-sideline and has no problem disrupting the opposition's passing attacks. He is the type of linebacker who rarely needs to come off of the field and is a player to watch out for this offseason. Hahn has the potential to have a strong 2025 football season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1325863' first='Jayden' last='Arnold']-Defensive Back-Searcy-5'9” 155-Pounds-2028</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1325863' first='Jayden' last='Arnold'] is versatile enough to play multiple positions for the Lions. He has shown the ability to create big plays with the football, as well as the speed and ability to make people miss on the offensive side of the ball. Meanwhile, in the defensive secondary, he is a player who does a great job of making plays on the ball. Arnold drops back into coverage and plays the ball well in the air. Arnold is a player to watch out for over the next few years.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->