On Wednesdays, we feature an in-state prospect who could be flying under the radar of college coaches. This week's UTR prospect Newport’s Eli Alcorn.
Class: 2022
Position: Athlete
Size: 6-0, 185 pounds
Stats: As a junior, he had 7 carries for 48 yards, and 11 catches for 196 yards and 4 touchdowns as a receiver/Wildcat quarterback. As a sophomore, he finished with 108 carries for 801 yards and 10 touchdowns, and completed 95 of 150 passes for 1,574 yards and 15 touchdowns.
Interest: Ouachita Baptist, Southern Arkansas and other programs.
Coach Mark Hindsley:
“Eli was our super Sophomore. He was Mr. Everything pretty much. He was our starting quarterback. Last fourth of July he had a fireworks accident. Almost blew off both of his thumbs. Really hurt his right hand a lot. He had immediate surgery and kept those fingers and came back out I guess about Week 6 and actually played. We moved him to receiver and he did a fantastic job. He was All-Conference.”
Team leader:
“He’s just a fighter. He’s gritty. He’s everything we try to push our kids to be. He’s that kid for us. He’s kind of my guy. Whenever we have a captain’s vote, he’s always voted a captain. He’s been captain his sophomore and junior year. On top of me trusting him, the kids trust him.”
Excellent in the classroom:
“If’s he’s not a 4.0 (grade point average) he’s a 3.8 or a 3.9 and one of the top 10 in his class.”