The Recruiting Guy

Fayetteville QB Taylor Powell highlights vs. Springdale

STAFF PHOTO ANDY SHUPE - Fayetteville quarterback Taylor Powell looks to pass the ball during the annual spring Purple-White game Friday, May 30, 2014, at Harmon Stadium in Fayetteville. Visit photos.nwaonline.com for more photographs from the scrimmage.

— Fayetteville quarterback Taylor Powell is a promising sophomore prospect with a big upside.

He completed 10 of 18 passes for 161 yards and a touchdown in the Bulldogs' 49-21 victory over Springdale.

Powell, 6-1, 190 broke the passing records of Arkansas quarterbacks Brandon and Austin Allen at Woodland junior high school.

He impressed during Arkansas'' June camp with a strong, accurate arm and poise.

For the season, Powell has completed 62 of 121 passes for 870 yards and 8 touchdowns while suffering 3 interceptions.