Stock Up: Rising #TN2024 Prospects
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The 2024 cycle is only just beginning, so we have a long time to go before a lot of underclassmen find their recruiting strides but below, we have several in-state prospects that are already generating a strong name for themselves. …
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Continue ReadingThe 2024 cycle is only just beginning, so we have a long time to go before a lot of underclassmen find their recruiting strides but below, we have several in-state prospects that are already generating a strong name for themselves.
Here are ten prospects that are building strong recruiting stocks as we end the month of February.
1. (WR) Ondre Evans Ondre Evans 6'1" | 185 lbs | DB CPA | 2024 State TN – CPA
– Athletic with nice size and arm length, Evans sports all the physical traits that Power Five college coaches are looking for, so expect this guy’s recruitment to flourish very soon. Evans has already obtained several P5, D1 offers but many more are to come down the road and possibly very soon. It is still way early in the 2024 recruiting process but this Lions wideout is already establishing as one of the top prospects in-state and very possibly the top receiver overall. Evans has elite upside and all the talents to shine on the next level, so expect to hear this guy’s name a lot over the next year.
Offers: Kentucky, MTSU, Ole Miss, Tennessee, Austin Peay
2. (WR) Markeis Barrett Markeis Barrett 5'11" | 170 lbs | WR Knox. Webb | 2024 State TN – Knox. Webb
– Barrett is an athletic, versatile guy that can play a variety of roles within the receiving corps and college coaches are beginning to notice. This Spartans wideout has good height (6’1), long arms and a frame that can take on additional weight as well as the athleticism and speed that plays up on the college level. His recruiting stock is just now standing to form into place but expect to see it continue to rise over the coming months, especially as more coaches view and look over his film. Barrett could be a guy that explodes with his recruitment after performing well at college camps this summer.
Offers: Eastern Ky
3. (OT/G) Jesse Perry Jesse Perry 6'7" | 285 lbs | OL MTCS | 2024 State TN – MTCS
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@CoachPetey66 @kolbytackett @MTCSFB @JasonSpray https://t.co/u8kuVw9f60— Jesse Perry Jesse Perry 6'7" | 285 lbs | OL MTCS | 2024 State TN (@jessep_72) December 20, 2021
– This Middle Tennessee product has burst onto the scene this offseason as an offensive lineman that has the size, frame and athleticism that will continue to see college offers float his way. Perry is a tall (6’7 250 lbs), long bookend offensive tackle prospect that screams upside and potential, so you can see why he has already achieved several collegiate offers. Coaches on the next level look for and want tackles that have the size and mobility to handle the speed off the edge and Perry is a guy that has these traits. It will continue to take time for this Cougars tackle to develop but he sports a high ceiling that will continue to generate college interest.
Offers: Arkansas St., Austin Peay, Eastern Ky
4. (G/C) Jake Riggs Jake Riggs 6'3" | 290 lbs | OL Oakland | 2024 State TN – Oakland
– The Patriots are having to re-tool several positions on their team coming off their 2021 state title but one guy they can lean on over the next two years is Riggs. This burly interior blocker has already established himself as one of the top guard, center prospects in the state for the 2024 class and his stock will only continue to rise as more college programs catch wind of this Middle Tennessee product. Riggs is a well built young man that will only continue to get bigger but he is also mobile, athletic and smart, so his physical traits and talents will definitely bring in more interest and offers over time.
Offers: Eastern Ky
5. (DE) Kavion Benton Kavion Benton 6'3" | 250 lbs | DL Southwind | 2024 State TN – Wooddale
– College coaches already like this Memphis area edge rusher but even more will become interested as they look over Benton’s film and see how much upside he has for the next level. Physically, Benton already looks the part but he also has a mature game about himself when it comes to rushing off the edge. His stock is already sitting in a good position but as the evaluation months continue to roll along, expect Benton to become an even hotter name because this guy is legit! Benton has the kind of talent to be considered the top prospect from the in-state ‘24 class.
Offers: Florida, Memphis
6. (Edge) Steven Soles, Jr Steven Soles, Jr 6'3" | 215 lbs | LB Powell | 2024 State TN – Powell
C/o the quick get-off & hands shown here by ’24 Powell (TN) edge rusher @6kSteven …#Panthers #NCEC
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— Chris Smith (@CSmithScout) January 31, 2022
– Soles, Jr may be one of the hottest names overall right now for the in-state 2024 class and I expect his stock to pick up even more steam, especially this summer in camp season when college coaches get to see his speed up close and in person. Sporting an explosive, quick 1st step, Soles, Jr is a problem for opposing offensive tackles to handle due to his bend, speed and active motor. The Panthers rising junior has nice length along with a frame to take on more weight and develop into a physical run stuffer to go along with his pass rushing abilities. Look for Soles, Jr to add plenty of big offers over the coming months.
Offers: None
7. (LB) Korey Smith Korey Smith 6'0" | 220 lbs | LB Oakland | 2024 State TN – Oakland
– This Middle Tennessee product looks like the next great linebacker to come out of Oakland as he is well built physically along with having the range to chase down the ball sideline to sideline. Smith already holds a few big offers, including one from Kentucky but they certainly won’t be his last as several high profile programs are diving deep into the Patriots fierce and physical tackler. Fitting the role as a middle backer, Smith still has some developing to do with his agility and foot speed but that traits are there to see this guy heavily recruited over the coming year.
Offers: Fla Atlantic, Kentucky, Eastern Ky
8. (LB) Crews Law Crews Law 6'1" | 215 lbs | LB CPA | 2024 State TN – CPA
– Yep, there is another prospect with the last name “Law” that’s coming out of CPA and this one may have a bigger future on the college gridiron compared to his state champion winning brother. This Nashville area linebacker sports nice size along with speed and a nice frame that certainly fits on the highest level of college football. Law has already obtained a few college offers but it’s just the beginning for him. Once he hits the camp scene and performs in front of collegiate coaches, watch out because Law is legit and possibly one of the top 20 overall in-state prospects for the ‘24 class.
Offers: Eastern Ky
9. (DB) Joshua Hampton Joshua Hampton 6'2" | 175 lbs | DB Baylor | 2024 State TN – Baylor
– Hampton is name to learn about as he could be one of the top cornerback prospects in-state for the ‘24 class and he is nowhere close to reaching his maximum capabilities. His upside and potential is very strong and a lot of that is due to his height (6’2), length and natural athletic abilities. Hampton already has the skill set to play a variety of roles within the secondary but upside is there to possibly play cover corner on the Power Five or D1 football levels. I expect Hampton to become a hot name throughout the upcoming summer months.
Offers: Eastern Ky
10. (Ath) Boo Carter Boo Carter 6'0" | 180 lbs | ATH Bradley Central | 2024 State TN – Chatt. Christian
– The final name on this list might just be the top overall prospect for the in-state ‘24 class as this Chattanooga area athlete already sports several Power Five offers along with interest coming from many others. Carter is an elite athletic prospect that can do just about anything on the football field. He is an offensive threat at running back or slot receiver but also has that physical “dawg” in him to man up at defensive back as well. This is a national level prospect that will only continue to develop and add more juice to his recruiting stock.
Offers: Arkansas, Florida St., Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan St., Ole Miss, Tennessee, Vanderbilt, Va Tech, Austin Peay, Eastern Ky
Other Hot Prospects: (WR) Charlie Becker Charlie Becker 6'3" | 195 lbs | WR Father Ryan | 2024 State TN – Father Ryan, (WR) Jordan Ward Jordan Ward 6'4" | 205 lbs | WR Fairley | 2024 State TN – Kingsbury, (TE) Eli Sisson Eli Sisson 6'4" | 230 lbs | TE Collierville | 2024 State TN – Collierville, (T/G) Darrius Talley Darrius Talley 6'5" | 285 lbs | OL Chatt. Christian | 2024 TN – Chatt. Chrst., (DE/LB) Carson Gentle – McCallie, (LB) Grace’son Beach Grace’son Beach 6'1" | 215 lbs | LB Pearl Cohn | 2024 State TN – Pearl Cohn, (S) Stephen Ellison Stephen Ellison 5'11" | 180 lbs | DB Oakland | 2024 State TN – Oakland, (Ath) Malik Grizzard Malik Grizzard 6'0" | 185 lbs | ATH Tullahoma | 2024 TN – Tullahoma