Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG The secret high school football fans in Morrilton, Arkansas, have known about for years is now sweeping across the nation – Class of 2020 dual-threat quarterback Jacolby Criswell is the real deal. The 6-1.5, 212-pound, Morrilton High School talent is capable of moving the pigskin down the field with his growing knowledge of the […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Being a gifted athlete on the football field can only take a player so far. But being gifted, determined, and talented filled with God given abilities – the future for that player has unlimited potential. One player checking all the boxes on the sky is the limit football career while carrying a 3.8 GPA […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG The blur streaking across the Harmony Grove High School gridiron during the 2018 season was all-purpose back and return specialist Xaylon Falls. Falls went over 1,000 yards receiving and rushing during his junior campaign posting 34 total touchdowns and 12 two-point conversions. When the ball came his way on kickoffs and punts, the speedster […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG The 2018 season on the gridiron for Little Rock Christian Academy was a dream season. In a Hollywood stylized storyline, the Warriors rolled through the schedule averaging 54 points per game squashing opposing 5A Arkansas competition, sans one team – Pulaski Academy. The Bruins ruled the 5A field since 2014 winning title after title. […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG The college football recruiting world may not know about Class of 2020 running back Donte Buckner, but they will, and soon. The 5-11.5, 185-pound, all-purpose back scorched opposing 5A Central Arkansas teams in 2018 covering 1,964 yards with 18 scores going up on the big board. The White Hall High School talent is starting […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG A true Bulldog in the trenches emerged during the 2018 season on the White Hall High School gridiron, Class of 2020 offensive lineman Jaxson Sanders. Sanders took to Class 5A Arkansas defenders like he was on a mission moving the pile downfield knocking down the will and pancaking the hopes of all who stood […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Nate Sky-Eagle does what he is supposed to do against any and all defenders who line up against him – dominate them. The versatile Class of 2020 offensive lineman played every position across the board for Bauxite High School in 2018 earning Arkansas All-State honors for his work. After the 6-2, 285-pound, road-grader helped […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG As LL Cool J once loudly stated, “Don’t call it a comeback.” That same thought can be used with Class of 2021 Cabot High School quarterback Tyler Gee (6-0, 185) after sitting out the 2018 season. Gee tore apart defenses during the 2017 season showing his ability to throw on the run, his quick […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG When the 2018 Arkansas high school football season came around, Class of 2020 defensive end/linebacker Jashaud Stewart made opposing 6A teams take notice. The 6-2, 216-pound, play-maker came up with 81 stops, 59 by himself, with 22 tackles for a loss, five sacks, seven quarterback hurries, four fumble recoveries, forced three fumbles, and even […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Thanks to dynamic athletes like Catrell Wallace, the style of play for defenses are changing from the NFL to high school ranks. Wallace is that rare all-around versatile athlete capable of stuffing the run as a middle linebacker, covering as an outside backer, coming off the edge as an end, and dropping back into […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG The Bryant Hornets have been a team on the verge of turning the proverbial corner over the past two seasons running their 2017 record to 10-2 before a semifinal loss to Bentonville in the playoffs. With a great portion of the roster returning, hopes in the central Arkansas area were high that the Hornets […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG After dominating Arkansas 4A competition over the past two seasons winning back-to-back state titles upping his career passing yard mark to 4,192 yards with 42 touchdowns and 3,066 rush yards with 33 more scores accounted for, Class of 2020 Arkadelphia dual-threat Cannon Turner (6-0, 195) took his game to San Antonio this week for […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG With North Little Rock High School coming off a 13-0 season in 2017, ranked No. 7 nationally by MaxPreps, the Charging Wildcats had the proverbial bull’s eye on their back entering into the 2018 campaign with every team giving them their best shot. Showing that they are not just a premier Arkansas team, the […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG When constructing a defense, a dominating end, middle linebacker, and corner are typically the top three positions coordinators want filled first. An end can influence the opposition’s passing attack, a linebacker can stuff the run up the middle, and a corner can shutdown a side of the field against the pass. All three positions […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG The resume for Class of 2020 dual-threat quarterback Cannon Turner is impressive and growing. The Arkadelphia High School talent already has two 4A state championships on the resume, sports a 4.0 GPA, and has scored a 28 on the ACT. If that is not enough to impress, his play on the field is drawing […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG The highlight reel for Class of 2021 Ashdown corner/safety Jacolby Williams says it all. The sophomore was ever present on the Panthers defense covering ground up into the box and sideline to sideline picking off passes and stopping the run. While the 6-0, 175-pound, defender is still raw in some areas, the upside and […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG There are a few truly overlooked talents in the Natural State and Darius Bowers (6-1, 190) is easily one of the guys atop the Class of 2019 list. The Fayetteville dual-threat passed for 3,456 yards with 36 scores and ran for 377 and seven as a junior and then tossed 27 touchdowns covering 2,791 […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG The repeated “pop” heard in the stands when Marion High School’s defense was on the field during the 2018 season was curtsey of No. 48 Timon Akins. The 6-0, 218-pound, senior linebacker was ever present against opposing 6A Arkansas offenses coming up with 109 stops with nine tackles for a loss and two sacks […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Jonas Higson’s junior season was a lot like his sophomore year, that is wowing the fans in attendance and making the opposition look foolish. The big difference was a switch in positions on the Bentonville West roster, but the results were the same – making plays. After the year Higson put up against 7A […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG In any sport, stats are the measuring stick of one’s productivity, but stats are not always the end-all be-all when it comes to scouting talent. It happens on football teams across the country and at all levels, phenomenal players can get lost in a shuffle due to lack of opportunities or just a wrong […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG At most high schools, the top athletes on the team are needed to play both ways. Once fitted into a position, it is up to said player to rise to the occasion producing at an elite level. For Prescott High School, Class of 2020 athlete Derriun Thompson is doing it all, and doing it […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG There was a terror lurking around northeast Arkansas football fields during the 2018 season. That nightmare for offensive tackles, running backs, and quarterbacks preyed upon 6A competition asserting his will upon others for 81 stops, 59 solo, 22 tackles for a loss, five sacks, seven quarterback hurries, four fumble recoveries, three forced fumbles, and […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Class of 2020 Shiloh Christian receiver Truitt Tollett laid down the framework during his sophomore season for things to come. Going against 4A Arkansas competition, he ended up with 487 receiving yards with four scores and was a difference maker as a return specialist taking six kicks back for 157 yards and 14 punts […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Over the past two season, Bryant High School has been one of the best teams in the state of Arkansas colliding against top 7A competition. There is little surprise to see the Hornets rise in dominance coinciding with the talents of their 6-1, 185-pound, quarterback, Ren Hefley, maturing as an all-around star in the […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG In the football universe, when a team is going on the road the old adage is to have your best player walk off the bus first if not your scariest looking player. For the opposition having to face Jacksonville High School, there can be nothing scarier than seeing 6-5, 308-pound, Tyas Martin walking off […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Conway High School has been one of the best teams in the state of Arkansas over the past two seasons compiling an 11-4 record with an end of season No. 6 ranking a year ago (MaxPreps) and are ranked No. 4 in-state this season posting a 10-2 mark as the schedule continues to roll […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Suiting up for North Little Rock High School brings a certain dedication to the game and carries a badge of honor with it. The Charging Wildcats finished the 2017 season 13-0 winning a 7A Arkansas state title earning a No. 7 national ranking from MaxPreps in the process. That winning streak has continued to […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG There are certain stats in football that are harder to attain than others, and picking off a pass is arguably at the top of the list. So many factors go into getting an interception from opportunity, to knowledge of the game, and then having the athleticism to haul in the pass swiping it away […]
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Posted by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Kendall Young Profile Height and Weight: 6-5, 215 Position: Linebacker Classification: 2019 Recruiting Ranking: 3-Star High School: Bentonville West – Bentonville, Arkansas – 7A West 2018 Wolverines Record: 6-4 2018 Stats (9 games): 95 tackles, 39 solo, 11 tackles for a loss, 8 sacks, two passes defended, one forced fumble, and one blocked field goal – not complete stats […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG In a run-first offensive set at Robinson High School, Class of 2019 quarterback Greyson Tackett has been the field general for the Senators ready to apply his trade at a moment’s notice to deliver a big play downfield to move the chains or to put six on the board. The 6-2.5, 211-pound, quarterback has […]
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