#TN2024 Watch List: Top Offensive Prospects
The first annual Prep RedZone Tennessee 2024 Watch List was added to the site yesterday and it’s a deep group of guys that already show college talents but certainly have a long way to go. Tons of development is to…
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Continue ReadingThe first annual Prep RedZone Tennessee 2024 Watch List was added to the site yesterday and it’s a deep group of guys that already show college talents but certainly have a long way to go.
Tons of development is to come for the 2024 class but there are already several guys out there to know about and follow going forward.
Offensive Breakdown
– Everything on the offensive side of the ball starts with the quarterbacks and the ‘24 class is pretty deep with several guys who have the tools and upside to reach the college level.
A few guys to know about include Braden Graham Braden Graham 6'1" | 200 lbs | QB Riverdale | 2024 State TN (Lipscomb Acad.), Jordan Bell Jordan Bell 6'2" | 190 lbs | ATH Munford | 2024 State TN (Munford), Corbin Cannon Corbin Cannon 6'1" | 195 lbs | QB Greeneville | 2024 TN (Greeneville), JoJo Crump JoJo Crump 6'1" | 195 lbs | QB Father Ryan | 2024 State TN (Father Ryan) and many others.
Graham and Bell are two guys that could be on the verge of adding their 1st college offers.
– The running back position is one that develops over time as players grow into their bodies and find that weight room for the first time. The crop of ‘24 backs isn’t as deep right now but will certainly grow over the coming years.
A few guys to know about now include Jalyric Cullom Jalyric Cullom 5'9" | 175 lbs | RB Upperman | 2024 TN (Upperman), Niko Duffie Niko Duffie 6'0" | 190 lbs | ATH Green Hill | 2024 TN (Green Hill), Donovan Holloway Donovan Holloway 5'9" | 190 lbs | RB Blackman | 2024 TN (Blackman), Omarian Mills Omarian Mills 5'10" | 205 lbs | RB Jefferson Co. | 2024 State TN (Jefferson Co.) and Ziggy Short Ziggy Short 5'7" | 155 lbs | RB Fairley | 2024 TN (Whitehaven)
– Playmakers galore make up the short list of receivers that are placed in the 1st annual #TN2024 Watch List. Every player listed within the receivers sport the size, length, athleticism and skill set that collegiate coaches look for and want in their receivers.
Among the prospects to know include Brandon Heyward Brandon Heyward 5'11" | 180 lbs | WR Oak Ridge | 2024 State TN (Oak Ridge), Jeremiah Reed Jeremiah Reed 6'2" | 190 lbs | WR Bartlett | 2024 State TN (Bartlett), Jay Simon IV Jay Simon IV 5'10" | 160 lbs | WR Calvary Baptist | 2024 State LA (White Station), Brock Montgomery Brock Montgomery 6'3" | 205 lbs | WR Riverdale | 2024 State TN (FCS) and Carlos Orr Carlos Orr 6'4" | 185 lbs | WR Gatlinburg-Pittman | 2024 State TN (Gatlinburg-Pittman)
– The tight end crop isn’t big right now but we have two guys who stand out and immediately look like college offered guys. Those two tight ends are Hank Weber Hank Weber 6'4" | 255 lbs | DL Brentwood Academy | 2024 State TN from Brentwood Academy and Andy Smith Andy Smith 6'4" | 210 lbs | TE Lipscomb Academy | 2024 TN from Lipscomb Academy. Both these guys already have size and the body frame to grow into formidable collegiate prospects over the coming years.
– Besides the quarterbacks, the class of 2024 offensive linemen might be the deepest group of players that we have thus far and with this group already being this deep, it will only grow and become more talented over the next four years.
Everybody listed in the ‘24 Watch List must continue to develop their bodies and games but multiple guys already stand out as possible high level recruits. Those prospects include Ronan O’Connell Ronan O’Connell 6'5" | 285 lbs | OL Page | 2024 State TN (Page), Seth Corum Seth Corum 6'4" | 285 lbs | OL Knox. Central | 2024 TN (Knox. Central), Owen Borba Owen Borba 6'3" | 280 lbs | OL Wilson Central | 2024 State TN (Wilson Central), King Johnson III King Johnson III 6'1" | 300 lbs | OL Briarcrest Christian | 2024 TN (Briarcrest Chrst.) Maurice Shirley Maurice Shirley 6'1" | 265 lbs | OL Rhea Co. | 2024 TN (Rhea Co.) and Emerson Petty Emerson Petty 6'2" | 280 lbs | OL Baylor School | 2024 TN (Baylor Sch.)
Quick Notes
– What stands out the most about the offensive talent from the 2024 class so far is the depth at quarterback and how the state of Tennessee is in good hands having youthful talent on deck to lead their respective teams.
The ability to play 7v7 ball, train continuously and attend offseason camps have helped the quarterbacks develop at an earlier rate than in the past. You will continue to see an influx of talent at the quarterback position for the state of Tennessee as the years roll along.
– The other thing that stands out is the depth and size of the offensive linemen. You have several guys who sport the size and frame to continue growing into college level prospects but of course continued development is needed.