Spring Prospects: Shamar Arnoux
Milton High School is no stranger to national expectations. The Metro-Atlanta powerhouse routinely churns out high-level football players who accomplish great things at the collegiate level, and Tennessee corner commit Shamar Arnoux is one of their next in line.
Arnoux transferred to Milton from Westlake High School this past offseason. He then abruptly ended his recruitment by choosing the Vols, a move that has lasting effects on Tennessee. They continue to add top-level secondary talent in competitive regions, adding to the notion that head coach Josh Heupel is determined to revitalize this defensive core.
Tennessee's sole 2025 pledge has many enticing things to his game, but as all young corners do, he has some work to do before entering college. This summer will be a big opportunity for Arnoux to elevate his game to the next level, and many major recruiters will keep close tabs on how he performs.
Prospect: Shamar Arnoux
Projected Position: Weakside Boundary Corner
Vitals: 6-1 and 175 lbs.
School: Milton High School (Alpharetta, Georgia)
Frame: Has some weight to put on even before he enters college. Arnoux has two years in one of the best high school weight rooms in the country, so he should be able to walk into college at around 185 pounds comfortably. Nonetheless, it will be a steep commitment for someone whose frame doesn't suggest that he can easily pack on muscle.
Athleticism: Strong hip dexterity and ankle flexion. Doesn't possess elite top-end speed, but has another gear that lets him line up in man coverage. The short-area quickness is impressive and enables him to shut down the weak side of the field, but the next step in his game will be adding explosion to compete on the boundary side of the field.
Instincts: Arnoux always knows where the football is. He shines in the biggest moments, displaying situational awareness reminiscent of someone much older. He routinely makes plays on the ball by comparing the trajectory of the pass with the wide receiver's body language, allowing him to make plays without turning his head around.
Polish: Needs physical refinement before entering college. Has enough to walk into a locker room and compete for weakside corner snaps, which is already impressive. Arnoux has played various coverages already in his high school career and always competes against Power-5 competition; the speed and complexity of the college game shouldn't be a big adjustment.
Bottom Line: Arnoux is an SEC-level corner with a high ceiling. He could develop into a lot more, but his floor is a productive college player that rotates into your secondary. Arnoux's physical development projects the ceiling of his career, but it's a gamble worth taking.
Questions I Have: What does his body composition look like? Is the effort on tape displayed in each play? Does the competitiveness translate from the film? How many reps is he taking on the boundary side? What has transferring to a new program done for his development?
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