Recruiting News and Notes 1-1-23

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The recruiting period heading into the new year has been a busy one for prospects across the Natural State. College scouts and coaches are extending scholarship offers to the 2024, 2025, and now 2026 classes. Most are looking to get a jump on the competition and some simply do not sleep and go full blast 24-7. Let's get caught on the recruiting news making headlines across the Natural State this week.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='364854' first='Cody' last='Taylor']-Offensive Line-Greenwood-2026</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Get used to seeing the name [player_tooltip player_id='364854' first='Cody' last='Taylor'] over the next couple of years. Taylor is a versatile offensive lineman that can play all along the offensive line. He has the rare mix of speed and power that coaches look for at the division one ranks. Taylor does a fantastic job of finishing blocks and looking for another defender to block. Over the course of the week, the talented Greenwood earned scholarship offers from the Ole Miss Rebels and the Kentucky Wildcats. He is a prospect to watch over the next few seasons.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='437123' first='Antanius' last='Tiggs']-Defensive Line-Marion-2023</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Marion Patriots have no problem developing talent that can play on Saturdays. [player_tooltip player_id='437123' first='Antanius' last='Tiggs'] is a versatile prospect that can play the linebacker position or put his hand down and rush the passer from the edge rusher spot. Tiggs uses his speed well to get into the offensive backfield and disrupt the passing game. Tiggs committed to play for the Arkansas State Red Wolves and will be a prospect to watch for the Red Wolves over the next few years.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='149571' first='Walker' last='White']-Quarterback-Little Rock Christian-2024</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Recruiting continues to hum right along for the talented Little Rock Christian signal caller. White is an accurate passer that can fit the ball into some tight windows. He has displayed good touch on his passes, and it comes as no surprise that he is drawing the interest of division one programs. Over the past few weeks, White has earned three scholarship offers. Clemson, UNLV, and Auburn have all extended scholarship offers to the talented Little Rock Christian signal caller.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='149580' first='Drake' last='Lindsey']-Quarterback-Fayetteville-2024</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The recruiting momentum for Fayetteville quarterback [player_tooltip player_id='149580' first='Drake' last='Lindsey'] has been on the rise over the past few weeks. Lindsey has a strong arm and can fit the ball into his receivers. The windows that Lindsey throws into can at times be extremely small. The Fayetteville signal caller knows when to escape the pocket and does a great job of using his legs to pick up yardage. Over the past few weeks, Lindsey has earned scholarship offers from UNLV and Colorado State. He will be a quarterback to watch out for in 2023.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='376929' first='Torren' last='Jackson']-Defensive Back-Watson Chapel-2023</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='376929' first='Torren' last='Jackson'] is one of those under the radar prospects that has the potential to do big things at the next level. He has tremendous speed and is the type of defensive back that can terrorize opposing wide receivers. Jackson is not afraid to get physical with the opposing wide receivers and has the speed to stick with opposing wide receivers. Over the past few weeks, Jackson has earned scholarship offers from McPherson College and Culver-Stockton College. Keep an eye on Jackson at the next level.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->