Blytheville High player making his name known nationaly after recent combines

[Swine Time]

http://247sports.com/Player/Demekko-Clark-91583
http://247sports.com/Article/running-back-recruiting-bouncing-back-in-2017-45382865

[bondhue]

Goodness, that guy can scoot.  Great balance too.

[Hawgar The Horrible]

Highlight films don't typically impress me. More often than not, offensive line play makes decent RB's look great.

That young man has some serious tools. Fast, explosive, quick feet and he leans forward like the center of gravity is in his helmet. Clarke's nickname should be "The Warhead".

[Pig in the Pokey]

we've heard about the kid for years yet he's still a zero star on most sites (3* on 247). These recruiting services are really bad.

[Hawgar The Horrible]

we've heard about the kid for years yet he's still a zero star on most sites (3* on 247). These recruiting services are really bad.

I'm just thinking what a waste if he is a non-qualifier at any level. There are reasons for someone that talented to be ignored.

If Clarke is coming up short academically, but a good kid capable of turning it around with the right support system, I would sign and place him in a heartbeat. 

[nwahogfan1]

we've heard about the kid for years yet he's still a zero star on most sites (3* on 247). These recruiting services are really bad.

Most recruiting services are under staffed so they wait until they see who offers and then evaluate according.  If Bama goes after the recruit then he is a 4+ star,  if the Hogs goes after him he is maybe a 3 star.  We start winning more games and our recruits will go up.  LOL

[BoynamedWooPigSooie]

I've been high on Clark since I saw him in Agim's highlight video.

He's a little undersized but I've been touting him a sleeper in this class for long little while.


If he checks out off the field and in the classroom we'd be amiss not go after him.

[Seebs]

Great info - thank you.

[Swine Time]

School work aint a problem for this young man. He carries mid 3 gpa but hasn't taken a ACT yet but is scheduled for June. He attended the Nike Opening in Dallas and New Orleans within the past two months. He finished 24th in total point throughout the nation. He ran a 4.55 and 4.51 for his first tries at a laser 40. I first started talking about him last spring after he attended the National Underclassmen Combine but changing position from DB to RB between his 10th & 11th grade year showed his true talent (totaling 1918 yards and 25TDs).

[onebadrubi]

Seems like you are close to him?  Has Arkansas or lunney been by to talk to him?

[Swine Time]

I work with his Father. We talk football almost everyday, not just about Demekko but his other sons as well. For the past 6 years Blytheville RBs have been one of his sons. I know some of the schools in contact with him and some of the camps this summer he has been asked to attend but that is their business. The HOGS have been in contact starting last spring and fall. I don't know how much recently, figure a lot of schools are waiting on that ACT score before really knocking on the door. He will be attending one of the camps this year on the hill but don't know which one.

[ricepig]

I work with his Father. We talk football almost everyday, not just about Demekko but his other sons as well. For the past 6 years Blytheville RBs have been one of his sons. I know some of the schools in contact with him and some of the camps this summer he has been asked to attend but that is their business. The HOGS have been in contact starting last spring and fall. I don't know how much recently, figure a lot of schools are waiting on that ACT score before really knocking on the door. He will be attending one of the camps this year on the hill but don't know which one.

Yeah, while the GPA is important, the ACT is the deal maker/breaker for most.

[Mike_e]

I watched some of his video (bad internet connection) and I kept thinking what he could do returning punts and kickoffs.  Looks like another Dennis Johnson.

[nwahogfan1]

I work with his Father. We talk football almost everyday, not just about Demekko but his other sons as well. For the past 6 years Blytheville RBs have been one of his sons. I know some of the schools in contact with him and some of the camps this summer he has been asked to attend but that is their business. The HOGS have been in contact starting last spring and fall. I don't know how much recently, figure a lot of schools are waiting on that ACT score before really knocking on the door. He will be attending one of the camps this year on the hill but don't know which one.

Thanks for the update.   Best of luck to the young man on his ACT scores.

Can you gauge how interested is the young man in his grades? School?    I live in Fort Smith and have seen many young men who have all the athletic tools to play D 1 ball but just don't have the drive or discipline to do what it takes.   

[Pork Twain]

Hopefully he knocks the ACT out of the park and gets an offer

[HoneyNuttPetrinoos]

RD has posted they have stopped by and checked up on him before I believe.  Resembles DeAngelo Williams to me.  Small kid but thick with good speed. 

[kingt]

I coached him in Jr. High as a 9th grader. Great athlete, could grab the rim while fully dressed in pads...vertical. Strong as an ox literally. Reminded me of the Bama Trent Richardson. The problem is that the Blytheville/Ocseola area has a bad wrap for having a bunch of knuckleheads ex Korliss Marshall. Even tho Mekko is a good kid its going to be hard for a coach to look past that.

[gibby]

Couldn't disagree more.  If he has the talent, they'll find him.

[longpig]

I coached him in Jr. High as a 9th grader. Great athlete, could grab the rim while fully dressed in pads...vertical. Strong as an ox literally. Reminded me of the Bama Trent Richardson. The problem is that the Blytheville/Ocseola area has a bad wrap for having a bunch of knuckleheads ex Korliss Marshall. Even tho Mekko is a good kid its going to be hard for a coach to look past that.

I was about to say, he'd be the first thing positive to come out of Blytheville since............

[bythelake]

I resent that statement as I am from Blytheville, sadly though I have to agree.😄

[factchecker]

I was about to say, he'd be the first thing positive to come out of Blytheville since............

TEMPER DA DON

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[1highhog]

He runs great, but looks as though his O-line is a bit weak, the defense is upon him almost as soon as he gets the snap, he makes a lot of sure losses into gains by his scrambling.  As another poster commented, he's much like Dennis Johnson as far as build and he would look great a believe in certain packages plus on kickoffs.

[Vantage 8 dude]

I resent that statement as I am from Blytheville, sadly though I have to agree.😄

Been meaning to ask how is Mt. Blytheville? After all these years I still remember that famous mound out in the middle of the cotton field on my way out to Blytheville AFB each morning. One other major tourist attraction: lovely Armorel on the banks of the Mississippi River. Yep, Armorel a spot whose name is derived from a combination of the words Arkansas, Missouri and Robert E. Lee.

[aloha_kid]

All around back ... at least on highlights. Has speed, power, light on his feet. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ZC3h8TQcjE

[longpig]

I resent that statement as I am from Blytheville, sadly though I have to agree.😄

  How else could it turn out given the circumstances?  damn shame

[Sow Lancelot]

I resent that statement as I am from Blytheville, sadly though I have to agree.😄

Been meaning to ask how is Mt. Blytheville? After all these years I still remember that famous mound out in the middle of the cotton field on my way out to Blytheville AFB each morning. One other major tourist attraction: lovely Armorel on the banks of the Mississippi River. Yep, Armorel a spot whose name is derived from a combination of the words Arkansas, Missouri and Robert E. Lee.

Fading fast. I left Missco 13 years ago and shudder for my family still there every time I read the Courier. My brither is counting the days until his kids finish school and he can get out. Good memories from childhood but bleak looking for the future. To clarify, IIRC Armorel's name is derived from such but the end is for RELee Wilson who owned the land along with all of south Missco.

To the OP I hope DC continues his success and ends up a Hog, along with the sophomore lineman, can't remember the name.

[Swine Time]

The O-lineman you are referring to is Sophomore Larry Clark. He is fast off the ball for his size and very talented. Every good RB has to have a GOOD O-line.

Larry Clark highlight
http://www.hudl.com/athlete/4644746/highlights/312685380

[nwahogfan1]

http://247sports.com/Player/Demekko-Clark-91583
http://247sports.com/Article/running-back-recruiting-bouncing-back-in-2017-45382865

I heard he will have to go to JUCO.  Anyone know different?

[PorkRinds]

The O-lineman you are referring to is Sophomore Larry Clark. He is fast off the ball for his size and very talented. Every good RB has to have a GOOD O-line.

Larry Clark highlight
http://www.hudl.com/athlete/4644746/highlights/312685380

Dude looks like a beast.

[Swine Time]

I heard he will have to go to JUCO.  Anyone know different?

Are You talking about Demekko? I haven't heard anything like that, he just took his ACT a couple of weeks ago and heading into his senior year looking to put up big numbers again.

[secneahog]

This guy has great hips and feet.  I like his size also.