Under the Radar

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We are approaching the end of the month, and it is time for our Under the Radar column. Here are several prospects to watch out for who may be flying under the radar.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1633335' first='Tucker' last='Wood']-Wide Receiver-Farmington-6'0” 160-Pounds-2027</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1633335' first='Tucker' last='Wood'] is a wide receiver who has the potential to open some eyes over the course of the offseason. Wood uses his route running to create separation from opposing defensive backs. He has the speed to stretch the field vertically. Meanwhile, Wood does a great job of working the underneath routes effectively. Wood hauls in everything thrown in his direction and is a player to watch out for over the spring.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Tristan West-Offensive Line-Little Rock Central-6'4” 320-Pounds-2027</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Tristan West is coming off a strong 2025 season, and he has the potential to gain some recruiting attention this offseason. West gets out of the stance quickly. He has proper hand placement and will drive opposing defenders backward. West has a good mix of quickness and power to keep opposing defenders off-balance. He is a player to watch out for as the spring season gets started.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1158057' first='Bryce' last='Gittens']-Wide Receiver-Pulaski Academy-5'8” 165-Pounds-2027</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Pulaski Academy wide receiver has the speed to cause plenty of problems for opposing defenders in the secondary. Gittens has the speed to stretch the field vertically. He is a big play threat waiting to happen in the passing game. Meanwhile, he has the ability to work the underneath routes effectively. Gittens is a prospect with the potential to have a breakout season for Pulaski Academy.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Caiden Simms-Tight End/Defensive Line-Stuttgart-6'1” 190-Pounds-2028</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Caiden Simms is a versatile prospect who can line up on both sides of the ball. He is a crisp route-runner who does an excellent job of creating separation from opposing defensive backs. Simms is a reliable target in the red zone. He can work the middle of the field or be used to stretch the field with deeper shots. Simms is a player to watch out for throughout the season. He has the potential for a breakout 2026 season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1759108' first='Rowan' last='Sanders']-Running Back/Linebacker-Valley View-5'8” 157-Pounds-2029</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1759108' first='Rowan' last='Sanders'] is a 2029 running back to watch out for over the next few years. He has good vision and knows which rushing lanes to explode through when he carries the ball. Meanwhile, he has the ability to cut the run down the sideline or carry the ball between the tackles. Sanders excels at making defenders miss tackles, and he is a running back to watch out for this offseason.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->