Across the Nation: THE NEXT GENERATION

<p>The evaluation and recruiting cycle is 24/7, 365 days a year. At Prep Redzone, we focus on uncovering the hidden gems, the under-the-radar athletes who deserve recognition but often go unnoticed due to various factors. These young prospects are on the rise and can compete at the next level, be it D1, D2, D3, NAIA, or JUCO. Here are five prospects to keep an eye on throughout their young careers. </p>   <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Arkansas:</h2>    <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1657659' first='Drale' last='Morris'] is making his mark as a young running back. He's fluid and has the ability to attack downhill post-snap in an instant.</p>   <p>Morris displays good post-snap vision, quickly identifying the running lane and using solid burst to break separate from the first level into the second and third levels of the defense. When the ball is in his hands, he can evade early penetration due to his good change of direction, balance, and lateral quickness. These skills help him make defenders miss both near the boundary and in the middle of the field. He's gap and zone versatile and will outrun the whole defense with good foot speed. </p>   <p>Note - 4.7 40</p>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/dralemorris_rb1/status/1911213934607999233 </div></figure>     <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1418836' first='Antywon' last='Hampton Jr.'] is a versatile and athletic prospect with experience as a wide receiver and now as a quarterback. </p>   <p class="text-gray-700">Hampton is a dual-threat quarterback and a left-handed thrower with a quick release and solid ball placement in the short to intermediate range. He can be a threat on the ground with his legs and is capable of throwing on the run, giving his receivers opportunities for yards after the catch. Keep an eye on this young prospect throughout 2025. </p>   <p class="text-gray-700">Note – Multi Sport Athlete</p>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/a_hamptonjr/status/1851685104029995239 </div></figure>     <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1657669' first='Jaxon' last='McCray'] is another exceptional wide receiver from Conway to consider for your recruiting board early on. He is yet another McCray who will compete at the next level.</p>   <p>McCray excels in RPOs and the screen game, being a significant threat after the catch. Post-catch, he demonstrates solid change of direction, lateral agility, balance, and an upfield burst. After another off-season of development, he will become a vertical threat capable of stretching the field. He displays good hand-eye coordination and body control to adjust mid-route. McCray is already showcasing the footwork and processing of steps throughout the route to become a smooth route runner. </p>   <p>Note - Multi Position Athlete</p>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/JaxonMccray </div></figure>    <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Texas:</h2>    <p class="text-gray-700">Brian Pena is demonstrating a strong work ethic both on and off the field, making him a prospect to watch this spring and summer.</p>   <p>Pena shows solid initial quickness in his base blocks on running plays and jump and 45-degree sets in pass protection. He uses his hands well to swipe off punches and plays with a solid motor each rep. </p>   <p>Note - 3.7 GPA</p>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/Jonathanpenaorr/status/1912262030414971270 </div></figure>     <p class="text-gray-700">Donald Scott Mathes is a left-handed game-changer with experience in the secondary; sometimes, that is intriguing for a quarterback to learn.</p>   <p>Mathes is a dual-threat quarterback capable of hurting defenses with his legs through designed runs, RPOs, or by evading post-snap pressure due to his solid pocket mobility. When using his arm, he displays solid ball placement at the short-to-intermediate levels of the field. Keep an eye on Mathes throughout 2025. </p>   <p>Note - 5.0 40</p>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/DonaldScottQB/status/1868029716269351268 </div></figure>    <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Georgia:</h2>    <p class="text-gray-700">Ethan Adams is a versatile and athletic prospect with experience as a wide receiver and defensive back. He recently received a camp invite from Auburn. </p>   <p>In 2024, he was primarily used as a wide receiver for jet sweeps, benefiting from his good foot speed and ability to outrun the entire defense. He also went in motion to draw attention from defenders. Adams displays a quick release due to solid acceleration and foot quickness to eat up space quickly. He will create separation off breaks due to good change of direction and body control and burst off his plant foot. Defensively, he knows how to pursue the football with solid angles and motor. </p>   <p>Note - Multi Position Athlete</p>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/EthanAdams2011/status/1910713235822494141 </div></figure>    <p></p>

The evaluation and recruiting cycle is 24/7, 365 days a year. At Prep Redzone, we focus on uncovering the hidden gems, the under-the-radar athletes who deserve recognition but often go unnoticed due to various factors. These young prospects are on the rise and can compete at the next level, be it D1, D2, D3, NAIA, or JUCO. Here are five prospects to keep an eye on throughout their young careers.