#TN2023 Rankings: Top Offensive Stock Risers

<!-- wp:heading --> <h2>Tons of offensive talent spread throughout the state had breakthrough, banner seasons but the guys below broke out the most to not only boost their PRZTN stocks but become wanted prospects by collegiate coaches. </h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://prepredzone.com/tennessee/rankings/2023-rankings/">#TN2023 Senior Rankings</a> </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>(QB) <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='295457' first='Coby' last='Walton'] </strong>(6'2 193) - Nolensville</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>PRZ Ranking: 8th ranked QB (#64th overall)  Signed w/ Georgia Southern </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- No quarterback saw his stock rise more than Walton throughout last season as this 6'2 strong armed passer developed his skill set further, turning himself into a D1 prospect while also leading his Knights team to a 14-1 record. Walton boosted his #PRZTN ranking big time by jumping into the Top 100 after being unranked at the very beginning of the process.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":476587,"width":409,"height":254,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepredzone.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2022/10/IMG_4267.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-476587" width="409" height="254" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption"><br>Photo: [player_tooltip player_id='295457' first='Coby' last='Walton']</figcaption></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>---------------</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>(RB) <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='200429' first='Caleb' last='Hampton'] </strong>(5'10 210) - Baylor</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>PRZTN Ranking: 6th ranked RB (60th overall)    Signed w/ Stanford (FB/Baseball)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- Starting the season as an unranked prospect (mostly due to his pledge to So. Carolina baseball), Hampton took his stock and boosted it big time, finishing as a Top 100 prospect and one of the best running backs in the state. He was a key force in helping his Red Raiders team to a state title but also took his game to another level as a back that can run you over and around ya towards the end zone. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>------------</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>(RB) <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='150315' first='Darius' last='Johnson'] </strong>(5'10 190) - Beech</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>PRZTN Ranking: 12th ranked RB (144th overall)    Unsigned </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- Johnson had one of the best breakthrough season's of any offensive player in the state this year going from an unranked guy to a Top 200 prospect, who I believe has D1 talents. The Bucs senior back remains unsigned as I write this piece but whoever lands this Mid-Tennessee prospect will be getting a guy with balance, strength, speed and low tread on his tires. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-------------</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>(WR) <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='102226' first='Chance' last='Fitzgerald'] </strong>(6'3 185) - Nolensville&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>PRZTN Ranking: 3rd ranked WR (12th overall)   Signed w/ Virginia Tech </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- This future Atlantic Coast Conference wideout had the biggest rise up the rankings than anybody in the state as Fitzgerald turned himself into a bonafide #1 target and someone with upside to play beyond his college days. The Knights senior receiver put forth a monster senior year that took his stock from Mid-Major prospect into a Power Five guy and the 3rd ranked wideout in the state by #PRZTN. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>--------------</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>(WR) <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='185565' first='Junior' last='Sherrill'] </strong>(5'10 175) - Lipscomb Academy&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>#PRZTN Ranking: 4th ranked WR (13th overall)    Signed w/ Vanderbilt </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- Vanderbilt got themselves a steal with this athletic pass catcher who has game changing abilities and the upside to become a dynamic playmaker during his time with the Commodores. Being a key cog in his team's 2nd straight state title run, Sherrill had a breakout season where he became a player that the opposition just couldn't guard, so it was tough not to keep this guy out of our #TN2023 Top 20. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":311050,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepredzone.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2022/03/jsherrill.jpg?w=400" alt="" class="wp-image-311050" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-------------</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>(WR) <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='153948' first='Bryson' last='Vowell'] </strong>(6'4 185) - Anderson Co.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>#PRZTN Ranking: 11th ranked WR (72nd overall)      Signed w/ Murray St. </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- One of the biggest reasons for the Mavs winning their first ever state title last Fall was because of the play of this tall and long wideout, who will be taking his talents to Murray State and sports the ability to see the field early with the Racers. Vowell is a sound route runner who saw his ranking increase this final go-around due to his development with his speed and ability to create separation from his opponent. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-------------</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>(TE) <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='201093' first='Dalton' last='Restelli'] </strong>(6'4 245) - Baylor&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>#PRZTN Ranking: 3rd ranked TE (53rd overall)     Signed w/ Chattanooga </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- Going into his senior season, Restelli did not have much buzz nor recruiting options but this guy definitely turned his future around with a big senior year that landed him a shot to play with Chattanooga. Not only did Restelli develop further and earn a chance to play college ball, he also boosted his PRZTN ranking by becoming the third best tight end in the state. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":308563,"width":353,"height":353,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepredzone.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2022/03/drestelli.jpg?w=400" alt="" class="wp-image-308563" width="353" height="353" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>---------------</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>(TE) <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='506697' first='Tyshawn' last='Tate'] </strong>(6'5 215) - Whitehaven</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>#PRZTN Ranking: 10th ranked TE (181st overall)    Signed w/ Alabama A&amp;M </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- Tate is a true turn around story as this West Tennessee product turned himself from an unknown to a future college football player as this guy is set to play ball next Fall with Alabama A&amp;M. Tate is a tall, long and athletic pass catcher that can stretch the field and be a mismatch issue for smaller defenders. This guy went from an unranked prospect to a Top 200 player and someone with a bright college future. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-------------</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>(T/G) <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='102277' first='Barrett' last='Maddox'] </strong>(6'7 285) - Clinton</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>#PRZTN Ranking: 9th ranked OL (31st overall)     Signed w/ Vanderbilt </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- One of the hottest in-state prospects throughout the 2023 cycle was this East Tennessee offensive tackle who went from a Mid-Major guy into a Power Five player and took his #PRZTN ranking to another level as Maddox is the 31st best player for the #TN2023 class. Strong, steady and football smart, Maddox looks like he could have a bright future with Vanderbilt and someone that could carve out a multi year starting role. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":316985,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepredzone.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2022/04/bmaddox.jpg?w=400" alt="" class="wp-image-316985" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>---------------</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>(G/C) <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='207350' first='Asher' last='Skyles'] </strong>(6'4 275) - Baylor </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>#PRZTN Ranking: 26th ranked OL (121st overall)     Signed w/ Murray St. </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- The Red Raiders offensive line was a big reason why they won the D2-Class AAA title and Skyles was a major part in the trenches. This is a versatile O-lineman that could play all three interior positions, which is a big reason why Skyles saw his ranking increase and his stock rise up to where he ended up signing to play with the Murray St. Racers. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>--------------</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>(G/C) <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='102273' first='Devin' last='Lively'] </strong>(6'3 275) - Friendship Christian&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>#PRZTN Ranking: 27th ranked OL (127th overall)      Signed w/ Air Force </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- Nobody had a better season on the D2-Class A ranks last year than Lively as he was an absolute beast on both sides of the ball, producing tons of pancake blocks as well as sacks from the D-line. His play this past Fall took his ranking to another level as he placed himself within the #PRZTN Top 200 while also becoming a D1 prospect by signing with the Falcons. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":621185,"width":383,"height":488,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepredzone.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/01/dlively.webp?w=804" alt="" class="wp-image-621185" width="383" height="488" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>--------------</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>(G/C) <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='196985' first='Hayden' last='Edge'] </strong>(6'3 295) - Bartlett&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>#PRZTN Ranking: 36th ranked OL (219th overall)     Signed w/ Stetson </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- Over the course of the 2023 campaign, Edge took himself from a lower level recruit into an FCS guy as this West Tennessee interior O-linemen is set to take his talents to Stetson and look to carve out a role in the trenches sooner than later. Edge is a steady performer that could play all three interior positions while providing consistent play game in and game out. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><a href="https://prepredzone.com/tennessee/rankings/2023-rankings/">#TN2023 Senior Rankings</a></strong> </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-----------</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Other Stock Risers</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>(QB) <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='102276' first='Zach' last='Lunsford'] </strong>- Alcoa, <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='102284' first='Walker' last='Martinez'] </strong>- Anderson Co., (RB) <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='302319' first='Jordan' last='Harris'] </strong>- Alcoa, <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='234963' first='Jevon' last='Edmondson'] </strong>- Overton, <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='504199' first='Brayden' last='Latham'] </strong>- Knox. West, <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='451935' first='DeAirrus' last='Morton'] </strong>- Mt. Juliet, (WR) <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='201101' first='Jamari' last='Person'] </strong>- Haywood, <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='323151' first='Jacques' last='Wyatt III'] </strong>- Clarksville Acad., (TE) <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='102280' first='Mena' last='Mannan'] </strong>- Franklin, <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='237063' first='Hudson' last='Cepparulo'] </strong>- Henry Co., (OL) <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='276788' first='Brandon' last='Solis'] </strong>- Lipscomb Acad., <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='552579' first='Campbell' last='Vandiver'] </strong>- Lipscomb Acad., <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='150333' first='Ethan' last='Hatton'] </strong>- Lausanne, <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='512575' first='Ashton' last='Kershner'] </strong>- Westview</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":536965,"width":486,"height":319,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepredzone.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2022/09/champton-crop-2153x1414-1670351883.jpg?w=800" alt="" class="wp-image-536965" width="486" height="319" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Staff Photo by Matt Hamilton / Baylor (34) [player_tooltip player_id='200429' first='Caleb' last='Hampton'] looks for running room. The Chattanooga Christian School Chargers hosted the Baylor School Red Raiders Friday.</figcaption></figure> <!-- /wp:image -->