Malvern freshman offensive lineman Vinnie Winters has the attention of two Power 5 programs, and the number will grow.
Leopards coach J.D. Plumlee wanted to move Winters up to varsity at the beginning of the season, but Winters requested to remain with the junior high squad that eventually won the 7-4A conference title.
“In junior high, he was never challenged,” Plumlee said. “It was man amongst boys.”
Winters, 6-4, 288 pounds, is already on Arkansas and Kansas’ radars. Because the varsity roster was depleted because of covid-19 issues, Plumlee moved him up during Week 7.
“We moved him up and he got to play against Arkadelphia, Nashville and Trumann and Shiloh Christian obviously Friday night,” Winters said.