Scouting The Class: #TN2024 Quarterbacks (Class 4A, 5A, 6A)
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The large classifications here in Tennessee are full of talented signal callers that are destined for the collegiate playing fields along with some others who have upside but sit under the radar. Here we breakdown those quarterbacks in our latest…
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Continue ReadingThe large classifications here in Tennessee are full of talented signal callers that are destined for the collegiate playing fields along with some others who have upside but sit under the radar. Here we breakdown those quarterbacks in our latest scouting the class.
(Note – More QB’s will be evaluated & added to the position group throughout the offseason)
Class 4A
Carter Smith Carter Smith 6'3" | 210 lbs | QB Hardin Co. | 2024 State TN (6’3 200) – Hardin Co.
– Smith is one of the best returning QB’s in the state for the #TN2024 class and his recruitment is already starting to show that. The Tigers senior signal caller landed an offer from Pittsburgh weeks ago and plenty of other P5 and D1 schools are hot on his trail. Smith is a polished passer with tremendous arm strength zip along with knowing how to fit the ball into tight windows. This guy has the potential to develop into a national recruit with continued progress in his recruitment.
Cordero Walker Cordero Walker 6'0" | 180 lbs | QB Germantown | 2024 State TN (6’0 175) – Haywood
– Athletic with confidence and an accurate right arm, Walker is a dual threat problem for the opposition that is coming off a stellar season where he led his Tomcats on a deep playoff run. Coming back in the Fall, Walker should be poised for another big year as he is a prime candidate for Mr. Football but also quarterbacks a team that could find themselves in Chattanooga at season’s end competing for a 4A state title.
Keshawn Tarleton Keshawn Tarleton 6'1" | 180 lbs | QB Pearl Cohn | 2024 State TN (6’1 172) – Pearl Cohn
– A multi year starter and leader for his Firebirds offense, Tarleton is a dual threat talent that plays with a strong competitive nature and that winning attitude you want behind center. His abilities still need development but from a leadership point of view, Tarleton has those intangibles and then some. He sports solid arm strength and throws very well on the run but does need to get bigger as well as add more overall strength to make those key throws from the pocket. Talent is there for this Mid-Tennessee product to reach the collegiate level.
Silas Teat Silas Teat 6'0" | 190 lbs | QB Marshall Co. | 2024 State TN (6’0 185) – Marshall Co.
– The Tigers took a big step with their ascension as a football program last year and a major reason for that was the addition and play of this athletic, cerebral lefty passer. Teat is one of the more college ready arms in the #TN2024 class based on his football knowledge and understanding concepts. He is also a very good athlete that can move the ball with his legs and will wow you in the weight room. This guy knows what he is doing and is a perfect option to have in your quarterback room on the next level.
Drake Fisher Drake Fisher 6'2" | 190 lbs | QB Sullivan East | 2024 State TN (6’1 185) – Sullivan-East
– Many may not know much about this East Tennessee quarterback but Fisher can spin it and he shows the upside on the film to take his game into the collegiate ranks. The first thing you see about Fisher when breaking down his highlights is his mechanics and ability to make accurate throws. He isn’t the biggest guy but he has enough size to make it work. Fisher is under the radar currently but could break through with a big summer camp season.
Other 4A QB’s to Know: Mccoy Pugh Mccoy Pugh 6'1" | 200 lbs | QB Millington Central | 2024 TN – Millington, Corbin Cannon Corbin Cannon 6'1" | 195 lbs | QB Greeneville | 2024 TN – Greeneville, Briz Trapp Briz Trapp 6'1" | 170 lbs | QB DeKalb County | 2024 TN – DeKalb Co., Maddox Cupp Maddox Cupp QB South Doyle | 2024 TN – South Doyle, Heath Howe Heath Howe 6'0" | 195 lbs | QB South Gibson | 2024 TN – South Gibson, Tremel Pierce Tremel Pierce 6'0" | 185 lbs | QB Whites Creek | 2024 TN – Whites Creek
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Class 5A
Joshuah Keith Joshuah Keith 5'10" | 180 lbs | QB Clinton | 2024 State TN (5’10 182) – Clinton
– Undersized will be the first thing any coach, person or scout will see when they watch this guy’s film but trust me, Keith can spin it and push the ball down field with the best of them. Sporting sound mechanics along with good arm strength, Keith has the passing tools to excel on the collegiate level and he already sports several offers, giving him that chance to do so. This East Tennessee product is also a good athlete, so Keith brings a lot to the quarterback position that coaches would enjoy working with.
Christian Hoffman Christian Hoffman 6'5" | 215 lbs | QB Sevier Co. | 2024 TN (6’5 210) – Sevier Co.
– A massive presence behind center, Hoffman received his first major playing experience last year as a junior and he has the tools to build off last year and propel himself into one of the best quarterbacks from the East Tennessee region. This is more of your old school kind of QB where Hoffman works best in the pocket, delivering the ball down field. His development with his athleticism and mobility will go a long way in his college recruitment.
Elisha Nieves Elisha Nieves 6'4" | 190 lbs | QB Centennial | 2024 TN (6’4 195) – Centennial
– Making the move into Franklin from Columbia Academy, Nieves is a tall presence at quarterback that has the passing upside to make it to the next level but just needed the chance to show off and he will be given that chance this Fall at Centennial. This guy is a worker who has been at it hard this offseason to develop his football knowledge and passing concepts while packing on more size. Nieves wants it and should be an under the radar guy to watch moving forward.
Ty Collins Ty Collins 6'3" | 205 lbs | QB Nolensville | 2024 State TN (6’3 200) – Nolensville
– If you want to follow a possible sleeper prospect throughout the offseason and the Fall football year, Collins could be that guy. Sporting nice size and smooth mechanics, Collins has yet to be the main guy behind center due to playing behind a D1 signee but this Fall, it will be his time and he has the abilities to turn some heads. Collins has college upside, so it’ just a matter of being seen and putting significant time on the field as the lead quarterback.
Justyce Law Justyce Law 6'1" | 190 lbs | QB Stratford | 2024 TN (6’1 205) – Beech
– One of the top dual threat quarterbacks for the #TN2024 class, Law is not only a good athlete but he is also an under the radar passer that is working hard on that area of his game this offseason and I can tell a difference. Law has good mechanics and solid arm strength but coming from a run based offense, his passing isn’t on display all the time but he can spit it and would be worth the gamble for any college coach interested in a quarterback who knows how to win.
Cade Crowson Cade Crowson 6'3" | 195 lbs | QB Brighton | 2024 TN (6’3 195) – Brighton
– Crowson is a multi talented quarterback with size, arm strength and the ability to tuck it and run. All those traits sound great but this West Tennessee prospect must continue to work on his game much further to reach the collegiate playing fields. Crowson is an intriguing talent who shows nice upside, so this offseason will be big for him to push his stock further up the recruiting boards.
Other 5A QB’s to Know: Hunter Dance Hunter Dance 6'0" | 180 lbs | QB Knox. West | 2024 TN – Knox. West, Wesley Deck Wesley Deck 5'10" | 205 lbs | QB Heritage | 2024 TN – Heritage, Nathan Delaughter Nathan Delaughter 6'0" | 190 lbs | QB Shelbyville | 2024 TN – Shelbyville, Jake Fox Jake Fox 6'0" | 170 lbs | QB David Crockett | 2024 TN – David Crockett, Jimmy Phipps Jimmy Phipps 6'1" | 190 lbs | QB Tenn. High | 2024 TN – Tenn. High, Ethan Garza Ethan Garza 6'2" | 170 lbs | QB Oak Ridge | 2024 TN – Oak Ridge, Jonathan Palmer Jonathan Palmer 6'2" | 190 lbs | QB Page | 2024 TN – Page, C.J. Seals C.J. Seals 6'1" | 200 lbs | QB Franklin Co. | 2024 TN – Franklin Co., Evan Schwarzl Evan Schwarzl 6'0" | 185 lbs | QB Walker Valley | 2024 TN – Walker Valley
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Class 6A
Aidan Glover Aidan Glover 6'3" | 195 lbs | QB Collierville | 2024 State TN (6’3 195) – Collierville
– When our new #TN2024 prospect rankings come out in the near future, this could be your top ranked quarterback in the state. Glover has every trait you like and want in a Power Five college signal caller and he is just touching the tip of his ultimate potential. He has a cannon right arm, mobility in and out of the pocket and the power to push the ball down field. At some point in time, Glover will blow up into a national recruit….mark my words!!
Braden Graham Braden Graham 6'1" | 200 lbs | QB Riverdale | 2024 State TN (6’1 200) – Riverdale
– Over the past few years, Graham has been one of the biggest names at the QB position in this state and he is headed into his senior year still in good status among the best and quietly adding more and more offers each week. A precise passer with strong mechanics, Graham is as polished as it comes at this position in the state. He is a worker and student of the game that will bring tons of value to the quarterback room on the college level.
Cody Pagach Cody Pagach 6'3" | 190 lbs | QB Alcoa | 2024 State TN (6’3 180) – Indy
– Some of the best mechanics from our in-state QB class can be found right here with Pagach. A smooth throwing righty who anticipates windows well, Pagach has the pure passing abilities to excel on the next level but must continue getting bigger to take on the physicality from the college game. Coaches have taken notice of Pagach’s upside as a passer as he holds several D1 offers and interest from many others, so expect to see this guy’s stock continue to rise over the coming months.
Izaiah Hall Izaiah Hall 6'2" | 185 lbs | QB Anderson Co. | 2024 State TN (6’2 185) – Jefferson Co.
– A multi year starter with a variety of skills in his bag, Hall is a dual threat quarterback that has the arm strength and athleticism to reach the college level but continued work this offseason must be done to get there. Hall has loads of experience as the Patriots starting quarterback since his sophomore year, so he should be in store with his best season yet this coming Fall and lead his team to a possible deep playoff run.
Luke Jenkins Luke Jenkins 6'3" | 205 lbs | QB Daniel Boone | 2024 TN (6’3 195) – Daniel Boone
– Last year as a junior, Jenkins led his Trail Blazers team to an almost undefeated season while also boosting his stock as a recruit and this offseason, this East Tennessee quarterback is looking to build off that momentum and finally earn those college offers. Jenkins is a physical looking signal caller who shows solid arm strength on film and enough mobility to manuever out of the pocket. He has work to do but potential is here to develop into a college prospect.
Other 6A QB’s to Know: Brett Cortez Brett Cortez 6'2" | 200 lbs | QB William Blount | 2024 TN – William Blount, Carter Gregory Carter Gregory 6'3" | 205 lbs | QB Blackman | 2024 TN – Blackman, Alex Van Vuuren Alex Van Vuuren 6'2" | 200 lbs | QB Warren Co. | 2024 TN – Warren Co.