#TN2023 Best Available: Small County Standouts

Weeks away from the start of the Fall football season, here we take a deeper look at the guys from small counties across the state of Tennessee that are talented and worthy enough of bigger looks but they remain available for the taking! Several guys listed below have the ability to reach into D1 status before their process is over. Others will find a way into college football one way or another as everyone listed below is talented and ready to prove their worth over the next few months. (QB) [player_tooltip player_id="102210" first="Ryan" last="Damron"] (6’0 195) - Henry Co. - One of the more polished gunslingers from the in-state class, Damron remains available but is picking up steam on the recruiting trail. He holds current offers from Eastern Ky, Samford, Tn Tech and Murray St. along with several other interested parties. Look for multiple other programs to get involved with his recruitment quickly after the start of the upcoming season. <img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-318373" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/redzone/uploads/2022/04/rdamron-300x300.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="300" />   (RB) [player_tooltip player_id="102343" first="Bralyn" last="Taylor"] (5’10 185) - Dyer Co. - For some reason that I must be missing, Taylor has yet to breakthrough with any college offers but trust me, this guy is talented and worthy. Taylor is one of the fastest backs we have from the in-state 2023 class while also sporting nice balance and excellent vision. Someone will be getting a steal with this guy and a possible All-Conference player.   (RB) [player_tooltip player_id="102218" first="Jamarion" last="Dowell"] (5’8 175) - Covington - Speed and big play abilities are the two main qualities when watching Dowell perform on the field and he is positioned for a massive senior year that could lead towards Mr. Football honors. This guy plays for one of the best small county programs and a player with college football upside. He has an offer from UT-Martin and several others may follow suit after a strong start to his senior season. <img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-288042" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/redzone/uploads/2022/02/jdowell-300x300.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="300" />   (TE) [player_tooltip player_id="222566" first="Jahlin" last="Osborne"] (6’4 220) - Coffee Co. Central - Osborne is a true hidden gem at this point that could become a steal for whoever he signs with but those options have yet to arrive. The Raiders senior tight end is athletic, can run and sports a nice frame to put on more weight. The start to his senior season will be key for Osborne as he looks to turn some heads and finally force those college coaches to extend him offers. <img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-299822" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/redzone/uploads/2022/03/jahosborne2-300x300.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="300" />   (OT/G) [player_tooltip player_id="234956" first="Dane" last="Woodard"] (6’10 320) - Smith Co. - A massive human being with a strong, powerful frame, Woodard is a sleeping giant that could push himself into D1 status with a great start to his senior season. Coming from a small area in Tennessee, Woodard has worked hard to establish himself this offseason as a recruitable prospect and that work is paying off as his stock has steadily risen over the past few months and now he is a marked man.   (OG) [player_tooltip player_id="157394" first="Leo" last="Gonzalez"] (6’4 300) - Lenoir City - Sporting an offer from Austin Peay, Gonzalez is a burly road grader from the interior O-line that moves well off the snap and physically manhandles his opponents when he gets his big paws on them. The Panthers senior lineman has performed well this summer camp season and boasted his stock but he remains available as one of the best interior run blockers in this state.   (DT) [player_tooltip player_id="150352" first="Keanun" last="Cummings"] (6’3 305) - Marion Co. - Coming from the 2A ranks and a small town outside the greater Chattanooga area, Cummings is a talented big man that should be garnering more attention at this time but those offers have yet to arrive. The biggest thing that stands out about Cummings is his mobility and strength at the point of attack. It would not be surprising to see this guy bust through with a strong start to his senior season and force these college coaches to offer him. <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> 😈😈😈 <a href="https://t.co/YhgFWJDuAb">pic.twitter.com/YhgFWJDuAb</a> — keanun (@keanun3) <a href="https://twitter.com/keanun3/status/1531790817773355010?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 1, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> (DE) [player_tooltip player_id="102361" first="Braxton" last="Wilson"] (6’4 235) - Fayetteville - The Tigers of Fayetteville sport multiple college level talents from their small area of Tennessee and Wilson is one of their top guys who holds current offers from Air Force, Army and Navy. An edge defender with a strong upper body and lower base speed, Wilson has the physical look of a college athlete and the upside to develop further once he arrives on that level. (LB) [player_tooltip player_id="150368" first="Tristan" last="Bohannon"] (6’3 215) - Munford - Ranked as a top 10 in-state linebacker for the 2023 class, Bohannon is a big dude with a great frame and long arms that has appealed to college coaches this offseason. The Cougars stud backer has obtained offers from Alabama St., SEMO and Missouri Southern St. with many others interested and waiting to see his development over the next few months. <img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-386475" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/redzone/uploads/2022/07/tbohannon-300x300.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="300" />   (DB) [player_tooltip player_id="150379" first="A.C." last="Mason-Young"] (5’11 180) - Covington - This guy has been one of the more interesting cases of recruiting over the offseason months as Mason-Young has yet to see his stock explode but trust me, he is talented and worth bigger looks. An athletic guy with position versatility, the Chargers senior defender brings a lot of traits to the field that translate well to the next level but he is still waiting on those options to come through. (Ath) [player_tooltip player_id="102344" first="Marquez" last="Taylor"] (6’0 175) - McKenzie - One of the best overall prospects still available is Taylor and an athletic prospect that could develop and excel on either side of the ball inside the college game. If you want speed and big play abilities, Taylor is your guy. The Rebels stud senior is a prime candidate for Class 1A Mr. Football this year and a talent that can push his stock up even further with another strong season on the gridiron. <img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-239670" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/redzone/uploads/2021/11/queztaylor-300x300.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="300" />   (Ath) [player_tooltip player_id="102219" first="Malaki" last="Dowell"] (5’10 185) - White Co. - A true small county star with big time athleticism and speed, Dowell is a bonafide “dude” that can compete on the D1 level but he is still waiting on that interest to come his way. One of the best overall athletes from this in-state class, Dowell has all the big play abilities you want and the versatility to excel at multiple positions. This is one of the top guys on my list that I expect to have a breakthrough senior season and push his way into D1 football.   Others to Watch (QB/S) [player_tooltip player_id="150306" first="Jackson" last="Cassidy"] - McKenzie, (QB) [player_tooltip player_id="102221" first="Sam" last="Driggers"] - Peabody (RB) [player_tooltip player_id="102285" first="Isiah" last="McClaine"] - Lexington, (RB) [player_tooltip player_id="119168" first="Braxton" last="Sharp"] - Munford, (RB) [player_tooltip player_id="102181" first="Mason" last="Bowman"] - Monterey, (RB) [player_tooltip player_id="234964" first="Konor" last="Heaton"] - Coffee Co. Central (TE) [player_tooltip player_id="205277" first="Drew" last="Evans"] - Dyer Co., (TE) [player_tooltip player_id="150465" first="Caleb" last="McGee"] - Hardin Co. (OT/G) [player_tooltip player_id="102258" first="Dayton" last="Jernigan"] - Warren Co., (OG/C) [player_tooltip player_id="102339" first="Nehemiah" last="Storey"] - Rockwood, (OL) [player_tooltip player_id="317188" first="Andre" last="Allen"] - Fayetteville (DL) [player_tooltip player_id="150336" first="Colton" last="Perry"] - Munford (LB) [player_tooltip player_id="201083" first="Eli" last="Denton"] - Walker Valley, (LB) [player_tooltip player_id="265401" first="Taylor" last="Carney"] - Ripley, (LB) [player_tooltip player_id="102335" first="Hayden" last="Smith"] - Westview (S) [player_tooltip player_id="185584" first="Marliss" last="Gray"] - Haywood, (DB) [player_tooltip player_id="102197" first="Malachi" last="Clay"] - Lake Co. (Ath) [player_tooltip player_id="268149" first="NaShawn" last="Holman"] - Franklin Co., (Ath) Na’Zyiah Holman - Franklin Co., (Ath) [player_tooltip player_id="102289" first="Jayden" last="Miller"] - McMinn Co., (Ath) [player_tooltip player_id="323161" first="Brazen" last="Stewart"] - Cocke Co. <img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-251073" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/redzone/uploads/2021/12/96-Driggers1-e1642692500954-289x300.jpg" alt="" width="289" height="300" />