Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Technique can be taught, strength can be added, but there is a point with speed that separates players from elite to run of the mill on the gridiron. With Class of 2021 Fort Smith Northside receiver Tyheen Prosise (5-9, 145), he has the elite kind of velocity that can swing the momentum of any […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Class of 2019 Northside High School talent Derrick Wise is that can-do player who can do anything on the field. The all-purpose athlete has lined up at quarterback over the last two seasons for the Grizzlies working his way into one of the Natural State’s top players using his speed, athleticism, and uncanny play-making […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Derrick Wise Jr., one of the top all-around athletes in the nation, is back at it carving up opposing 7A Arkansas talent. The Class of 2019 talent can play just about any skill position required, and on either side of the ball, but out of team need lines up at quarterback for Fort Smith […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG There are certain guys on the gridiron that just stick out above and beyond the rest. These guys can be play-makers, speed-burners, or amazing athletes that immediately catch the eye. For Class of 2019 Northside High School standout Derrick Wise, he is all that and then some. Since Wise stepped foot on the field […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG If the offseason continues at the current rate, Derrick Wise is the attraction at Northside High School that will bring more visitors to campus than an Arkansas state park. The Class of 2019 standout athlete was a one-man gang in 2017 earning All-State honors playing quarterback and safety for the Grizzlies. Wise’s heroics led […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Another week, another visit to a Big 12 school for 2019 athlete Derrick Wise II. Wise has shot up recruiting boards during the 2017 season showcasing his athletic talents on both sides of the ball but primarily at quarterback. As a dangerous dual-threat, Wise… You must be logged into RecruitingNewsGuru.com to view this content. […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG If the 2017 season did anything for Class of 2019 recruit Derrick Wise, it cemented his spot as one of the top all-around athletes in the Natural State. Wise put Fort Smith Northside on his back morphing into an all-purpose offensive player commanding the… You must be logged into RecruitingNewsGuru.com to view this content. […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG The beginnings of a recruiting battle are starting to take place in Arkansas with Class of 2019 athlete Derrick Wise. Teams such as Arkansas, Missouri, Memphis, and Iowa State have Wise on the recruiting board laying groundwork for the future. The Cyclones took a… You must be logged into RecruitingNewsGuru.com to view this content. […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA Every year the football recruiting process gets a shakeup in January as high school players begin to receive more and more scouting attention from college coaches seeking to fill their rosters with top talent ahead of National Signing Day in February. Some recruiting gems that have been overlooked are unearthed while some well-known players […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA In the never ending personal quest to eliminate the need for the term “under the radar recruit”, there is yet another under the radar recruit making play after play for his squad being bypassed on a grade scale – Tanner Cross. Fans of high school football within the Natural State are well aware of […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA In football, there is an expression that goes with playing cornerback – being on an island. The thought rings true and there is nowhere to hide on this gridiron island when a corner is lined up one-on-one against a wide receiver with all the world to see who will win that matchup. Being the […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA Picking a college to attend for any number of reasons just to receive an education alone can be very difficult. Add on the pressures of being a student-athlete picking the right fit not only with academics, fit in style of play, connection with campus, and relationship with various head coaches, the decision can become […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA Life on the gridiron for Class of 2016 cornerback Kiondre Thomas has been both good and frustrating throughout the season. The Grizzlies have started 1-4 on the season with some injuries at key positions holding the team back. The good news is everyone is healthy and the Fort Smith Northside squad has five games […]
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College coaches love evaluating high school recruits in person. The one-on-one time allows coaches to see if recruits are as big, fast, and as skilled as they appear on tape. The time during the camp also allows for coaches to see if a player is coachable and it helps forge a bond with said recruit. For Fort Smith linebacker Deontre […]
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Louisiana Tech continues to land great talent for their 2016 recruiting class. The Bulldogs are not only picking up commitments from Louisiana but they are also doing getting talented recruits from outside of the state. On Monday night, Tech picked up a commitment from defensive back Kiondre Thomas who plays at Northside High School in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Thomas has amazing speed […]
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Until the mid to late 1980’s football players were noted to have good to great speed but then a guy named Bo Jackson came around and shattered all preconceived notions about “football speed.” The Auburn star running back was not only big and strong along with talented, but he was also blazing fast running a reported hand-held 40-yard dash time […]
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When Class of 2016 running backs from the state of Arkansas have night terrors, whether they admit to it or not, they are waking up in a panic because of Deontre Hardwick. The Fort Smith Northside linebacker punished ball carriers and quarterbacks throughout his junior season compiling a ridiculous stat line of 112 tackles, 12 tackles for a loss, 8 […]
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