Putting in the Work

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Football prospects in the state of Arkansas do not shy away from work even over the dead period. Prospects came out of the dead period ready to work. In this article, we will highlight several players who put in the work during the dead period as well as coming out of the dead period.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1152120' first='Bryce' last='Smith']-Offensive Line-Batesville-6'5” 315-Pounds-2027</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Batesville offensive lineman is starting to rehab process from a torn ACL. He was injured in May but has hit the process with impressive tenacity. Smith has started to walk on the repaired knee. Meanwhile, he is spending time in the weight room to continue to put in the work. Smith is a player who will come back stronger and is a player to watch out for when he is fully healthy on the offensive for Batesville.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1670393' first='Saxton' last='Bodenhammer']-Linebacker-Mountain Home-5'11” 195-Pounds-2028</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1670393' first='Saxton' last='Bodenhammer'] is a versatile prospect who can line up on both sides of the field for the Bombers. On the defensive side of the ball, he does an excellent job of reading the play. Bodenhammer has come out of the dead period, clicking on all cylinders. He continues to work on his speed and agility. The Mountain Home linebacker is a prospect to watch out for over the next few seasons.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1627684' first='Kameran' last='Thornton-Mead']-Running Back-Bentonville-6'0” 198-Pounds-2026</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1627684' first='Kameran' last='Thornton-Mead'] is a running back who runs with impressive power. He has no trouble bouncing off tackles and simply just running right through tackles. Thornton-Mead is a patient running back who allows the rushing lanes to develop before exploding through the hole. He has come out of the dead period focusing on improving his quickness and agility. He is the type of running back who is going to get you the hard-earned yards. He is a player to watch out for this upcoming season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1688631' first='Townsend' last='Teff']-Quarterback-Springdale Har-Ber-6'3” 175-Pounds-2029</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1688631' first='Townsend' last='Teff'] is a quarterback to watch out for coming up through the ranks for the Wildcats. Teff has displayed the ability to extend the play and keep his eyes downfield. He has the arm strength to test the opposing secondary with the deep throw. Townsend is an athletic prospect to watch out for at the quarterback spot over the next few years. Teff came back ready to work and he has the potential do big things over the next few years.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1338082' first='Jace' last='Bohannan']-Quarterback-Lake Hamilton-6'0” 175-Pounds-2028</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Lake Hamilton quarterback has come out of the dead period throwing the football with impressive accuracy. Bohannan continues to fit the football into tight coverage with ease. He has the arm strength to test the secondary with the deep ball. He threw the ball well in seven-on-seven competition and looks to be getting hot at the perfect time for the Wolves.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->