#TNHSFB: POTW/Top Performers - Week 3

Wrapping up the week that was “Week Three”, here we give you the state's player of the week by region along with several other top individual performances. East Tennessee ‘23 (QB) Charles Robinson, Jr - Knox. Webb …#EastTN23 * 23-28 passing for 302 yds & 4 TD's; Also had 12 carr. for 73 yds & 1 TD * - It has been a breakout season thus far for Robinson, Jr and last Friday might have been his best game yet where he was efficient and dynamic with both his arm and his legs in the Spartans 44-0 win over Notre Dame. Robinson, Jr has really improved his passing skills along with his overall maturity and you can see that in action on the field. This won't be the last time you hear about Robinson, Jr going forward. Middle Tennessee (DE) Kendyle Ball Kendyle Ball 6'3" | 230 lbs | DL Davidson Academy | 2022 State TN - Davidson Academy …#MidTN22 * 14 total tackles, 10 solo, 4 TFL, 2 sacks, 1 hurry & 1 blocked FG * - Ball was a force for his Bears team in last Friday's victory but it's nothing new as this Middle Tennessee defender is one of the best edge rushers we have in the state, regardless of class. The Bears lean on Ball to make plays on a consistent basis and he always delivers. Last Friday is no different as he was constantly in the backfield causing havoc and I expect him to keep doing the same the rest of the season. West Tennessee (WR) Kaydin Pope Kaydin Pope 6'0" | 180 lbs | WR Hardin County | 2022 State TN - Hardin Co. …#WestTN22 * 6 rec. for 226 yds & 3 TD's (Avg. 37.7 yds per catch) * - Yet another stellar game put forth by Pope, who is considered one of the top college receiver prospects not just in this state but the Southern Region. Pope is a legitimate “go-to-guy” that brings a variety of skills to the football field and certainly did that in a 200 plus, 3 touchdown game in last Friday's win. The numbers that Pope is putting up so far this year, certainly puts him in the conversation for Mr. Football by season's end. Overall Player of the Week: (WR) Kaydin Pope Kaydin Pope 6'0" | 180 lbs | WR Hardin County | 2022 State TN - Hardin Co. Other Top Performers - (QB) Luke Myers Luke Myers 6'0" | 190 lbs | QB South Greene | 2022 TN - South Greene: 330 yds passing w/ 6 TD's; 73 yds rushing - (QB) Cade Law Cade Law 6'1" | 210 lbs | QB CPA | 2022 State TN - CPA: 19-26 passing for 210 yds; Also had 16 carr. for 136 yds & 1 TD - (QB) Ryan Lay - Walker Valley: 21-29 passing for 331 yds & 3 TD's; Also had 2 rushing TD's - (QB) Joseph Cummings Joseph Cummings 6'3" | 210 lbs | QB Independence | 2022 State TN - Indy: 10-16 passing for 232 yds & 3 TD's - (RB) Shawn Gary Shawn Gary 5'11" | 185 lbs | RB South-Doyle | 2022 State TN - South Doyle: 21 carries for 205 yds & 2 TD's (Avg. 9.8 yds per carry); Also had 1 rec. For 54 yds & 1 TD; 2 TFL on Def. - (RB) Diivonta Phillips Diivonta Phillips 5'11" | 185 lbs | RB Davidson Academy | 2022 State TN - Davidson Acad.: 21 carr. for 216 yds & 3 TD's (Avg. 10.3 yds per carry) - (RB) Jamarious Brooks - Memp. Central: 21 carr. for 242 yds & 4 TD's - (RB) Tyrik Pirtle Tyrik Pirtle 5'10" | 165 lbs | RB Jackson North Side | 2022 TN - Jackson North-Side: 18 carr. for 193 yds & 2 TD's; 3 rec. for 38 yds - (RB) Craig Cunningham II Craig Cunningham II 5'9" | 185 lbs | RB Lausanne Collegiate | 2022 State TN - Lausanne: 5 carr. for 105 yds & 3 TD's; 150 total offensive yards - (WR) Markel Fortenberry Markel Fortenberry 6'4" | 190 lbs | WR Maryville | 2022 State TN - Maryville: 6 rec. For 113 yds & 2 TD's - (WR) Xavier Gaillardetz - McCallie: 7 rec. for 167 yds & 1 TD (Avg. 23.3 yds per rec.) - (WR) Connor Lamons - Chuckey-Doak: 3 rec. for 122 yds & 1 TD; Also had 1 INT on Def. - (WR/S) Seth Garner - Hardin Co.: 4 rec. for 115 yds & 2 TD's; Also had 5 tcks & 2 PBU on Def. - (DE) Isaiah McGaha - Knox. Central: 7 tcks, 6 TFL, 5.5 sacks - (LB) Alex Mitchell Alex Mitchell 6'1" | 215 lbs | LB Riverdale | 2022 State TN - Riverdale: 2 INT's returned for 2 TD's - (LB) Keaten Wade Keaten Wade 6'4" | 215 lbs | LB Summit | 2022 State TN - Summit: 8 tcks, 1 FF, 3 FR, 1 PBU; 5 carr. for 62 yds & 1 TD on Off. - (LB) Elijah Herring Elijah Herring 6'2" | 225 lbs | LB Riverdale | 2022 State TN - Riverdale: 10 total tcks, INT returned for a TD - (S) Brady Pierce Brady Pierce 6'0" | 180 lbs | DB Summit | 2022 State TN - Summit: 3 INT's - (DB) LaMarion Pierce LaMarion Pierce 5'11" | 180 lbs | DB Marshall County | 2022 State TN - Marshall Co.: 3 rec. for 93 yds & 1 TD; 2 carr. for 45 yds & 1 TD; 2 tcks, 1 PBU & 1 INT - (S/WR) River Katina River Katina 6'1" | 185 lbs | DB Independence | 2022 State TN - Independence: 6 rec. 149 yds & 2 TD's - (Ath) Cameron Houston Cameron Houston 5'11" | 180 lbs | ATH Macon County | 2022 State TN - Macon Co.: 6 rec. for 131 yds & 2 TD's; Also had a kick return for a TD and a pick six on Def. - (Ath) Xander Moon - West Carroll: 292 yds rushing w/ 6 TD's; 4 tcks & 1 INT on Def - (Ath) Devonte Davis - Marshall Co.: 8-10 passing for 170 yds & 2 TD's; 25 yds rushing & 1 TD; Also had an INT on defense - ‘23 (QB) JD Sherrod JD Sherrod 6'1" | 205 lbs | QB Briarcrest Christian | 2023 State TN - Briarcrest: 15-26 passing for 138 yds & 2 TD's; Also had 22 carr. for 139 yds - ‘23 (QB) Shivan Abdullah Shivan Abdullah 6'0" | 195 lbs | QB Cane Ridge | 2023 TN - Cane Ridge: 12-15 passing for 196 yds & 5 TD's; Also had 1 rushing TD - ‘23 (RB) Tario Price - McCallie: 21 carr. for 165 yds & 2 TD's (Avg. 7.9 yds per carry) - ‘23 (RB) Samson Johnson Samson Johnson 5'8" | 180 lbs | RB Nolensville | 2023 TN - Nolensville: 10 carr. for 114 yds; 7 rec. for 110 yds; 4 total TD's - ‘23 (WR) Kaleb Harper - Carter: 6 rec. for 139 yds & 2 TD's (Avg. 23.2 yds per catch) - ‘23 (DE) Cole Montgomery - Riverside: 5 tcks, 3 TFL, 3 sacks - ‘23 (LB) Ethan Crisp Ethan Crisp 6'3" | 205 lbs | LB Mt. Juliet | 2023 State TN - Mt. Juliet: 11 tcks, 2 TFL, 1 FF & 2 INT's - ‘23 (LB) Bronco Hanks Bronco Hanks 6'1" | 215 lbs | LB Beech | 2023 State TN - Beech: 18 total tcks, 12 solo, 2 TFL, 2 hurries, 1 sack & 2 FF - ‘23 (Ath) Courtland Simmons - Davidson Acad.: 4 rec. for 125 yds & 2 TD's; Also had 7 tcks & 1 INT on Def. - ‘24 (RB) Ashton Jones Ashton Jones 5'10" | 205 lbs | RB Oakland | 2024 State TN - DCA: 27 carr. for 146 yds & 3 TD's - ‘24 (DB) Devin Rutherford Devin Rutherford 5'11" | 175 lbs | DB Bartlett | 2024 State TN - Bartlett: 2 tcks, 1 PBU, 2 INT's w/ one returned for a TD - ‘25 (Ath) Jay'len Mosley - Jackson Chrst.: 5 rec. for 134 yds & 2 TD's