Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG When the 2018 Arkansas football season had ended, Class of 2021 linebacker Marco Avant had proven he was a next level talent. The question that lingered, just how good can he be with hard work put into his game? The 6-2, 205-pound, defender earned 5A East All-Conference honors after coming up with 67 stops, […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG A bad moon has a risen in Arkansas 5A high school football. Little Rock Christian Academy not only took over the top spot in the capital city but captured top honors in the state in 2018 wrestling away the perch from bitter rival Pulaski… You must be logged into RecruitingNewsGuru.com to view this content. […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG When Class of 2021 quarterback Colt Minson talks about studying the game of NFL gunslinger Drew Brees, everything falls into place. Much like Brees, Minson is that six-foot tall talent in the pocket slinging the ball around the yard nailing 15-to 20-yard out routes to the far side of the field, hitting 35- to […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG The Har-Ber High School football team may have taken some lumps during the 2018 season, but the Wildcats were a young team. The squad filled with sophomores and juniors fought their way to a 4-6 finish in Arkansas’ top football conference – 7A West.… You must be logged into RecruitingNewsGuru.com to view this content. […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Even with Nikale Davis’ three-star recruiting, something is missing in the summarization of his overall talent. The 6-3, 240-pound, defensive standout racked up 48 tackles with 21 tackles for a loss, 11 sacks, two recovered fumbles, and had one pick-six playing end. When opposing 6A Oklahoma offenses scouted Westmore High School (Oklahoma City), knowing […]
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Posted by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Deris Jackson Profile Position: Defensive Tackle and Offensive Lineman Height and Weight: 6-3, 310 Classification: 2020 High School: Lausanne Collegiate – Memphis, TN – Division II-AA West 2018 Lynx Record: 11-1 2018 Stats (9 games): 26 tackles, 19 solo, one sack, and two QB hurries Offers (10): Alabama A&M, Arkansas Tech, […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG When college coaches review tape looking for athleticism and versatility in potential recruits, Class of 2021 Forrest City standout Marco Avant fits the definition. The 6-2, 190-pound, athlete with a 77-inch wingspan lined up at defensive end as well as outside and inside linebacker coming up with 67 tackles, 37 solo, six tackles for […]
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Posted by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Hank Gibbs Profile Position: Quarterback Height and Weight: 6-5, 217 Classification: 2020 2018 High School: Fayetteville – Fayetteville, AR – Class 7A 2018 Bulldogs Record: 10-3 – No. 4 in Arkansas (MaxPreps) 2018 Stats (6 games, 3 starts): 72 of 127 for 1,002 yards with 14 touchdowns *Gibbs played behind 3-star 2019 […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Beyond all the production on the field, if CJ Ware did nothing else but help his Nolensville High School team win games, he forced a lot of sleepless nights for opposing 4A Tennessee offensive coordinators, quarterbacks, running backs, and left tackles. The 6-5, 230-pound, outside linebacker/defensive end improved upon his already deadly pass rush […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Putting a consistently winning program together in any sport is never easy, especially at the highest classification. Under head coach Jamie Mitchell, North Little Rock High School has earned a spot among the top programs in the nation taking home a 7A Arkansas state championship in 2017 earning an end of season No. 7 […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Over the last two seasons, West Memphis High School has been one of the top Class 6A teams in the state of Arkansas. It takes a team to win games, but it also takes standout talent to keep racking up double-digit win seasons. On defense, the Blue Devils have their standout do-everything talent lining […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Fayetteville High School quarterback Hank Gibbs has all the tools to bring top college football programs to the yard game after game, he just needs the extensive game reps to show the uncertain scouts all that he can do. During his junior campaign, he started three games filling in for three-star senior quarterback Darius […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Rarely does one get to pair the word “exciting” with the play of a tight end on the gridiron. But much like what Jace Sternberger did for Texas A&M’s offense during the 2018 season, Class of 2020 standout Bryant Burns is doing the same for Ozark High School bringing a level of excitement back […]
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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 Have leg will travel, and if you have a leg like Class of 2021 kicker/punter Connor Wood, all will travel far. One could argue that Wood was one of, if not the, top breakout special teams stars in the 2021 recruiting class in 2017 after going perfect on point after attempts hitting 30 while […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG While pouring over stats and watching game tape of Ryan Johnson, one can see why college coaches have been slow to shower the Arkansas talent with scholarship offers; because he is so athletic, what to do with him once on campus? Johnson truly is that can-do-anything type of player proving so by lining up […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Some guys are just blessed with blazing speed, and some guys use that elite next level gear to good use – Dawson Dabbs is one of those guys. After getting the call-up to play varsity during his ninth-grade season, Dabbs has started at corner and running back for the Miners and has logged time […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG When the 2017 season kicked off, Junction City was one Arkansas team few were surprised to see make a run to the 2A championship game. The Dragons steamrolled through the schedule posting a 13-1 record with a strong running game that averaged 331 yards per game and 46 points per contest and a stingy […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG During the 2017 season, Robinson High School was relentless in the many ways they would attack opposing Arkansas defenses. With respects to Henry Wadsworth and Paul Revere, with Class of 2019 quarterback Greyson Tackett leading the offense, the Senators were three by air and three by ground. The Senators’ ground game was especially powerful […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Size, speed, strength, and a mauler’s mentality at the point of contact – just a few of the many positive traits about Elliot Harris on the gridiron. When the ball was snapped for Robinson High School in 2017, Harris was an anchor on the line manning the left tackle spot for the Senators. The […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Marcus Whitaker is that freak athlete who can seemingly do just about anything on the field. The West Memphis High School standout is a matchup nightmare for opposing defenses capable of making any defensive back look bad lining up on the outside while creating problems for linebackers coming off the line at tight end. […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG In any sport, if you come across a coach’s son with passion for the game, you have an ideal talent in your company. Most kids raised in the home of a coach have the ins-and-outs of the game ingrained at them early in life putting said child far ahead of his peer group in […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Kadyn Roach has put together back-to-back explosive seasons on the field for Magnolia High School working his way as an unstoppable back out of the Natural State. During his sophomore season, he carried the rock 167 times for 1,412 yards with 13 trips into the end zone while pulling in six passes for 85 […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Word is getting out on Class of 2019 defensive end Marquez Casey. An under the radar recruit for now, but college coaches are catching on about the speed rushing end from Jacksonville High School who put up a ridiculous stat line of 105 tackles, 10.5 sacks, 11 tackles for a loss, 13 QB hurries, […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Daran Branch Profile Position: Free Safety and Receiver Height and Weight: 6-2, 175 Classification: 2020 2017 High School: Amite – Amite, Louisiana – 2A 2017 Warriors Record: 11-2 College Interest: Auburn, Ole Miss, and Kentucky Offers (3): Jackson State, Memphis, and Tulane Visits Taken: Kentucky, Ole Miss, Auburn, and USC Potential […]
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Posted by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Ryan Puskas Profile Position: Safety/Linebacker and Running Back Height and Weight: 6-3, 220 Classification: 2019 Ranking: 3-Star High School: Liberty – Peoria, Arizona – 5A – Northwest 2017 Lions Record: 11-2 –ranked No. 8 in Arizona (MaxPreps) 2017 Stats (13 games): 85 tackles, 38 solo, four tackles for a loss, five passes […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Andrew Vest is on his way to the collegiate playing fields, but where is left to be determined. The 6-6, 295 pound, road-grader has helped anchor Searcy High School’s offensive line over the past two seasons. While growing into his massive frame and fine-tuning… You must be logged into RecruitingNewsGuru.com to view this content. […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG As word on the recruiting trail spreads, the beast on the defensive line for Jonesboro High School will grow in name, reputation, and skill along with it. The fear for the opposition that comes with the stories about the abilities of defensive lineman Kevin Pointer have been well earned after a junior season dominating […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Chris Wein Profile Position: Linebacker Height and Weight: 6-1, 230 Classification: 2018 2017 College: Santa Monica – Los Angeles, CA – National Northern Division 2017 Corsairs Team Record: 1-8, 0-4 2017 Stats (9 games): 127 tackles – leading California JUCO ranks, five tackles for a loss, two sacks, one interception, five passes […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG The last two years have been a blur on the field for Class of 2018 running back/athlete Ladarius Burnes, perhaps more correctly the blur has been Ladarius Burnes on the field streaking past defenders with fans in the stands having an equally hard time… You must be logged into RecruitingNewsGuru.com to view this content. […]
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