LITTLE ROCK — OFFENSE Brandon Allen, QB FAYETTEVILLE 6-2, 210, 4.8, Jr.
COMMITTED TO Undecided ATT. COMP. YARDS TDS 432 249 3,270 30
NOTEWORTHY
Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Sophomore Offensive Player of the Year. ... Set single-season school records for attempts and completions and a school record for touchdown passes in a game. ... Threw for more yards and touchdowns than any sophomore quarterback has in the state's largest classification.
Michael Dyer, RB LITTLE ROCK CHRISTIAN 5-9, 205, 4.5, Sr.
COMMITTED TO Undecided ATT. YARDS TDS 242 1,984 19
NOTEWORTHY
Two-time Democrat-Gazette All-Arkansas selection. ... Rushed for at least 100 yards in 9 of 11 games, including300 yards twice last fall. ... Caught 12 passes for 219 yards and 1 touchdown and returned a fumble for a touchdown at linebacker. ... Needs 1,528 yards to become the state's all-time leading rusher.
Courtney Haskell, RB BENTONVILLE 5-10, 210, 4.5, Sr.
COMMITTED TO Undecided STATISTICS Not available
NOTEWORTHY
Transfer from Warren, where he was a two-year starter. ... Timed at 4.42 seconds in the 40-yard dash earlier this year by Bentonville Coach Barry Lunney. ... Considered a major college prospect.Garrett Uekman, TE LITTLE ROCK CATHOLIC 6-3, 240, 4.8, Sr.
COMMITTED TO Arkansas REC. YARDS TDS 43 418 3
NOTEWORTHY
Named to Democrat-Gazette Super Sophomore team after starting every game and catching 12 passes for 132 yards.
Kenny Rains, TE LAKE HAMILTON 6-4, 250, 5.0, Sr.
COMMITTED TO Arkansas State REC. YARDS TDS 1 10 0 NOTEWORTHY Outstanding blocker, Lake Hamilton Coach Jerry Clay said. ... Returning starter at defensive end for defending Class 6A state champion.
Travis Bodenstein, OL SHILOH CHRISTIAN 6-4, 290, Jr.
COMMITTED TO Undecided NOTEWORTHY Had 45 knockdown blocks and didn't allow a sack at tackle last season for Class 4A state champion. ... Democrat-Gazette Super Sophomore team.
Demarte Clayton, OL MAGNOLIA 6-5, 280, 5.2, Sr.
COMMITTED TO Undecided NOTEWORTHY Has grown approximately 2 inches and gained 20 pounds in the off-season, Coach Robert Day said. ... Returning starter at offensive tackle.
Parker Mack, OL PULASKI ACADEMY 6-4, 305, 5.4, Sr.
COMMITTED TO Undecided NOTEWORTHY Named to Arkansas Democrat-Gazette All-Metro team last season. ... Starter at tackle for 2008 Class 5A state championship team.
Brey Cook, OL SPRINGDALE HAR-BER 6-6, 290, 5.3, Jr.
COMMITTED TO Undecided NOTEWORTHY Graded out 82 percent on assignments at right tackle for a team that finished 10-3 and advanced to the Class 7A semifinals last season. ... Named to Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Super Sophomore team.
Chase Petersen, OL BENTONVILLE 6-4, 275, 5.5 COMMITTED TO Undecided NOTEWORTHY Starter at tackle for 2008 Class 7A state championship team. ... Has received scholarship offers from multiple major colleges.
Spencer Harris, WR GREENWOOD 6-3, 180, 4.6, Sr.
COMMITTED TO Undecided REC. YARDS TDS 73 1,266 14 NOTEWORTHY Has improved his speed and quickness since last season, Greenwood Coach Rick Jones said.
DEFENSE Samuel Harvill, DL SHILOH CHRISTIAN 6-0, 250, 4.9, Jr.
COMMITTED TO Undecided TACKLES ASSISTS TOTAL 63 33 96 NOTEWORTHY Democrat-Gazette Sophomore Defensive Player of the Year and All-Northwest Arkansas last fall after making 24 1 /2 tackles for loss, 16 sacks, 3 forced fumbles and 3 recovered fumbles while playing nose guard and tackle. ... Helped the Saints to a runner-up finish in Class 3A as a freshman and the Class 4A state championship in 2008.
Byran Jones, DL JUNCTION CITY 6-2, 295, 5.0, Sr.
COMMITTED TO Undecided TACKLES ASSIST TOTAL N/A N/A 98 NOTEWORTHY Democrat-Gazette All-Arkansas last season after recording 24 tackles for loss and recovering five fumbles at tackle and nose guard. ... MVP of the Class 2A state championship game after making 6 tackles, including 5 1 /2 for loss, and 4 assists. ... 2007 Democrat-Gazette Super Sophomore team.
Greg White, DL DE QUEEN 6-1, 220, 4.6, Sr.
COMMITTED TO Missouri TACKLES ASSISTS TOTAL 102 56 158 NOTEWORTHY Had 14 tackles for loss, 10 sacks, 5 blocked passes, 5 forced fumbles, 3 recovered fumbles and 1 interception last season at defensive end.
Joe Carmical, LB MONTICELLO 6-1, 220, 4.8, Sr.
COMMITTED TO Undecided TACKLES ASSISTS TOTAL 31 37 68
NOTEWORTHY
Had 12 tackles for loss, 2 sacks and 1 blocked pass last season at defensive end. ... Helped the Billies reach the Class 5A semifinals. ... Won Meet of Champs and 5A state titles in the shot put last spring with throws of 53 feet, 11 inches and 53-0 3 /4, respectively. ... Will start at quarterback this fall.
Blake James, LB LITTLE ROCK CENTRAL 6-1, 220, 4.7, Sr.
COMMITTED TO Georgia State STATISTICS Not available
NOTEWORTHY
Didn't play last season following surgery to repair a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee. ... Started at defensive end as a freshman at Central and at middle linebacker as a sophomore at Ocean Springs, Miss.
Thamail Morgan, LB CAVE CITY 6-0, 195, 4.5, Sr.
COMMITTED TO Undecided TACKLES ASSISTS TOTAL 84 88 172
NOTEWORTHY
Democrat-Gazette All-Arkansas after recording 22 sacks and recovering 6 fumbles (2 returned for touchdowns) last season at Newport. ... Outstanding lineman in the 3-4A. ... 2007 Democrat-Gazette Sophomore Defensive Player of the Year.
Spencer Neumann, LB CABOT 6-0, 195, 4.6, Sr.
COMMITTED TO Undecided TACKLES ASSISTS TOTAL N/A N/A 114 NOTEWORTHY Had 8 tackles for loss, 4 sacks and 1 forced fumble last season. ... 2007 Democrat-Gazette Super Sophomore team. ... Has returned punts and kickoffs. Mitchell Roberts, LB SHILOH CHRISTIAN 6-3, 230, 4.8, Sr.
COMMITTED TO Undecided TACKLES ASSISTS TOTAL 39 32 71 NOTEWORTHY Had 7 tackles for loss last season. ... 2007 Democrat-Gazette Super Sophomore team.
Artez Brown, DB NEWPORT 6-1, 180, 4.5, Jr.
COMMITTED TO Undecided TACKLES ASSISTS TOTAL 29 10 39 NOTEWORTHY Democrat-Gazette Super Sophomore team after recording 29 tackles, 10 assists, 1 sack, 2 recovered fumbles (1 returned for a touchdown) and 5 interceptions at cornerback. ... Rushed for 1,111 yards.
Brishen Mathews, DB MONTICELLO 6-0, 195, 4.5, Sr.
COMMITTED TO Ole Miss TACKLES ASSISTS TOTAL 101 19 120
NOTEWORTHY
Democrat-Gazette All-Arkansas as a junior after intercepting 5passes (1 returned for a touchdown) at safety, recovering 2 fumbles, causing 2 fumbles and blocking 1 kick. ... 2007 Democrat-Gazette Super Sophomore team. ... Has 11 career interceptions.
Houston Pruitt, DB SPRINGDALE HAR-BER 6-0, 180, 4.6, Sr.
COMMITTED TO Arkansas (baseball) TACKLES ASSISTS TOTAL 32 64 96
NOTEWORTHY
Had 10 pass breakups, 4 interceptions and 3 forced fumbles at safety to earn Arkansas Democrat-Gazette All-Northwest Arkansas honors. ... 2007 Democrat-Gazette Super Sophomore team. ... Has 11 career interceptions.
SPECIALISTS Zach Hocker, PK RUSSELLVILLE 5-11, 170, Sr.
COMMITTED TO Undecided PATS FGS LONG 24-25 9-14 42 NOTEWORTHY Kicked field goals of 31 and 27 yards against Morrilton. ... Kicked game-winning extra points against Little Rock Central and Bryant.
Weston Cox, P JONESBORO 6-1, 170, Sr.
COMMITTED TO Undecided ATT. AVG. LONG 19 38.4 52 NOTEWORTHY Had nine punts downed inside the 20. ... Had a net average of 36.8 yards. .. Son of former NFL and Arkansas Razorbacks kicker Steve Cox.
Wesleigh Foster, AP CLARKSVILLE 5-11, 185, 4.5, Jr.
COMMITTED TO Undecided RUSH ATT. YARDS TDS 60 501 5
NOTEWORTHY
Member of the Democrat-Gazette Super Sophomore team after catching 50 passes for 816 yards and9 touchdowns. ... Caught 10 passes for 147 yards and 1 touchdown in a second-round playoff game against eventual Class 4A state champion Shiloh Christian. ... Had 206 yards in kickoff returns. ... Defending Class 4A state champion in the 100 meters (11.12 seconds).
10 juniors to watch PLAYER POS. HT. WT. SCHOOL Kyle Coleman WR 6-1 190 Watson Chapel COMMENT Monte Coleman's son Marcus Danenhauer OG 6-5 325 Bentonville COMMENT Starter for 7A champ Demetrius Dean WR 6-3 250 Fayetteville COMMENT Arkansas oral commitment Darion Griswold QB 6-4 225 Dumas COMMENT Plenty of upside Rodney Larry RB/DB 5-11 185 Junction City COMMENT Big-play threat Grady Ollison OL/DL 6-4 261 Malvern COMMENT Looks the part Taylor Reed QB 6-2 190 El Dorado COMMENT Moves from WR Darius Scott S 6-0 160 Lonoke COMMENT Six interceptions in 2008 Brad Shearin LB 6-1 230 Jonesboro COMMENT Already a two-year starter Joseph Treadwell OT/DT 6-5 255 Pine Bluff COMMENT Impact sophomore
How they Selection of the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette All-Arkansas team was based on input were from high school coaches. Most statistics
chosen were provided by coaches.
Sports, Pages 35 on 08/30/2009