Richard Davenport covers recruiting for the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette. He appears weekly on The Red Zone w/ JB on 92.1 FM Fayetteville, The Morning Rush w/ Tye & Tommy on 95.3 FM in Fort Smith; 96.3 FM in Hot Springs; 104.3 FM in Harrison/Mountain Home, 99.5 FM in Fayetteville and The Zone w/ Justin & Wess on 103.7 FM in Little Rock.
The Recruiting Guy:
UNDER THE RADAR: Pine Bluff’s Jonathan Goins Jr.
Published: Wednesday, September 27, 2023
Pine Bluff's Jonathan Goins (left) brings down Vilonia running back Cadien Gipson during the first half of a Sept. 15 Pine Bluff victory (Special to The Commercial)
On Wednesdays we feature an in-state prospect who could be flying under the radar of college coaches. This week's UTR prospect is Pine Bluff’s Jonathan Goins Jr..
Class: 2024
Position: Safety/Nickel
Size: 6-2, 210 pounds
GPA: 3.36
Stats: In 5 games, he has 25 tackles, 21 unassisted, 1 sack, 6 tackles for loss, 2 interceptions, 2 force fumbles, 1 fumble recovery and 2 defensive touchdowns.
Offer: Jackson State
Interest: Tulsa and Air Force
Coach Micheal Williams:
“Very smart, runs well and packs a punch when he tackles. He is the leader of the defense. He currently leads the team in tackles through five games.”
Discussion
Have a comment on this story? Join the discussion or start a new one on the Forums.