“The Workout” Preview: Top Williamson Co. Prospects
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Who is the best talent coming out of one top counties for high school football here in Tennessee? We got ya covered right here with our preview for Saturday’s Williamson Co. based event “The Workout”. Location: Franklin, TN (Centennial HS)…
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Continue ReadingWho is the best talent coming out of one top counties for high school football here in Tennessee? We got ya covered right here with our preview for Saturday’s Williamson Co. based event “The Workout”.
Location: Franklin, TN (Centennial HS)
When: Saturday – 9 am to 12 pm
Top 30 WillCo College Prospects (All Classes)
1. (OT/G) Ronan O’Connell Ronan O’Connell 6'5" | 285 lbs | OL Page | 2024 State TN – Page
– The top O-line prospect for the #TN2024 class, O’Connell is an elite talent, coveted by many Power Five schools due his physical stature, athleticism and ability to play many line positions in college, especially left tackle.
2. ‘25 (Edge) Eric Hazzard Eric Hazzard 6'3" | 255 lbs | DL Page | 2025 State TN – Page
– Hazzard is the top pass rusher from Williamson County and possibly the best from the #TN2025 class. This guy has a nose for the ball with a strong understanding on how to deep and run after the quarterback.
3. (S) Dominic Reed Dominic Reed 6'0" | 195 lbs | ATH Centennial | 2024 State TN – Centennial
– Big and physical with natural athletic abilities, Reed is a top ten ranked defensive back from his senior class and a talent that has the range to make plays on the ball from anywhere on the field.
4. (DE/LB) Ayo Abijo Ayo Abijo 6'3" | 220 lbs | DL Centennial | 2024 TN – Centennial
– This is a hidden gem with raw talent and upside that may start to come together this Summer and Fall. Abijo is a long, athletic edge rusher that shows on film a quick get-off and the ability to bend towards the quarterback.
5. ‘25 (LB) Brenden Anes Brenden Anes 6'2" | 220 lbs | LB Page | 2025 State TN – Page
– Anes sports a lot of traits that translate well to the next level. He is big, long and can run sideline to sideline along with the ability to rush the backfield. Get to know this Middle Tennessee linebacker as he is a definite college prospect that will add plenty of big time college offers.
6. ‘25 (Ath) Kani’ Johnson Kani’ Johnson 5'11" | 185 lbs | ATH Centennial | 2025 State TN – Centennial
– Ultra athletic with position versatility, Johnson is a dynamic playmaker with tons of potential. This guy has a knack for making the big play but needs more maturity before he realizes how special he can be.
7. (LB) D.J. Curll D.J. Curll 6'2" | 205 lbs | LB Centennial | 2024 State TN – Centennial
– Curll is a talented young man that brings athletic abilities, length and size to the football field along with the versatility to play inside linebacker or work on the edge. He can also drop back and lend support in pass coverage.
8. (DB) Jackson Lowe Jackson Lowe 6'1" | 180 lbs | DB Brentwood | 2024 State TN – Brentwood
– The Bruins have a strong defense headed into the Fall season with Lowe at it’s forefront. This is a tall, long and savvy defensive back that shows potential to play cover corner but has the versatility to play multiple secondary roles.
9. (RB) Taner Lee Taner Lee 5'10" | 190 lbs | RB Centennial | 2024 State TN – Centennial
– The county’s leading returning rusher is starting to pick up steam on the recruiting trail as Lee is a patient runner with great balance and strength that works well inside the college game.
10. ‘25 (OL) A.J. Johnson – Page
– This is a junior prospect to watch over the coming months as Johnson is a big dude that looks the part and was able to gain significant experience starting last year as a sophomore. He is also versatile where he could play tackle or guard in college.
11. (DB) Jayden George Jayden George 6'2" | 180 lbs | DB Centennial | 2024 State TN – Centennial
– George won’t be able to perform this weekend at the “The Workout” but he has tremendous upside as a possible college cover corner or safety based on his athleticism, height, length and wide radius.
12. (DT) Keegen Scruggs Keegen Scruggs 6'1" | 250 lbs | DL Centennial | 2024 State TN – Centennial
– For his Cougars defense last year, Scruggs was an absolute force from the middle of the D-line that can put consistent pressure on the quarterback while also lending a hand at stopping the run. His stock could grow with continued work in the weight room and with his lower base strength.
13. (QB) Ty Collins Ty Collins 6'3" | 205 lbs | QB Nolensville | 2024 State TN – Nolensville
– The Knights may have the best QB within Williamson Co. again for the 2nd year in a row as Collins has excellent mechanics along with solid arm strength and the zip to fit the ball into tight windows.
14. (RB) Dominick Hollis Dominick Hollis 5'9" | 170 lbs | RB Summit | 2024 State TN – Summit
– Elusive and fast, Hollis is one of the quickest running backs in the entire state but his size may be what is holding back his recruitment. Coaches should look past that as the Spartans offensive threat has serious speed and the ability to make people miss.
15. (Ath) Steele Katina Steele Katina 6'2" | 190 lbs | DB Independence | 2024 TN – Independence
– Katina is an intriguing talent as he has good size, arm length and a natural feel for the game but I’m unsure as to what position he will be in college. Looking over his film, Katina might fit best as a hybrid safety/linebacker that is able to roam all over the field.
16. ‘25 (DL) Mekhi Bell Mekhi Bell 6'5" | 250 lbs | DL Summit | 2025 TN – Summit
– Raw but big and long with untapped potential, Ratliff is a very interesting prospect that could develop into a Top 100 in-state prospect with hard work this offseason and a breakout year this coming Fall.
17. ‘25 (OT/G) Kyle Larkin Kyle Larkin 6'6" | 280 lbs | OL Ravenwood | 2025 State TN – Ravenwood
– Sporting great size, arm length and the frame to take on more weight, Larkin is a great looking young man with the look and abilities to play tackle on the college level but also slide inside to guard as well.
18. (Ath) Jyrine Otey – Centennial
– Otey may be the most athletic prospect coming out of Williamson Co. as this Cougars senior can make plays anywhere on the field, doing so on both sides of the ball. He does need more weight as Otey sports a skinny frame but this dude plays fearless and a game changer.
19. ‘25 (TE) Pryor Browning Pryor Browning 6'6" | 230 lbs | TE Nash. Christian | 2025 TN – Summit
– This a big dude that shows on film the college look and upside to reach the collegiate gridiron. Browning has big hands along with a wide radius target for his quarterback but needs more playing experience to begin reaching his potential.
20. (WR) Matthew Manning Matthew Manning 6'2" | 180 lbs | WR Brentwood | 2024 TN – Brentwood
– A speedster with nice body control, Manning is a playmaking wideout that could be in-store for a breakout senior year with continued personal work and more of emphasis to target him harder on offense.
21. (S) Cody Williamson Cody Williamson 5'11" | 185 lbs | DB Centennial | 2024 TN – Centennial
– Williamson is as steady as they come and a player you can depend on to show up each night. Exceptionally football smart, this Cougars safety is a leader on defense that provides a little bit of everything that coaches love to work with.
22. (QB) Elisha Nieves Elisha Nieves 6'4" | 190 lbs | QB Centennial | 2024 TN – Centennial
– A college future could be in store for this Mid-Tennesse quarterback with more development both on and off the field. Nieves has nice size and good pocket awareness along with the arm strength to make all the throws.
23. (LB) Jackson Bandy Jackson Bandy 6'2" | 220 lbs | LB Nolensville | 2024 State TN – Nolensville
– Bandy stepped into a big role last year as a junior and more than handled himself just fine and now he could be the team leader on defense that will be looked upon to stop the run from the middle while dropping back in coverage to provide help against the pass.
24. (LB) Joseph Carano Joseph Carano 6'3" | 215 lbs | LB Nolensville | 2024 State TN – Nolensville
– Carano is a prospect that I like very much and someone that could take his stock to another level this summer with added weight and more development with his speed. He shows good edge potential or someone that could play the middle.
25. ‘25 (OL/DL) Connor Coffman Connor Coffman 6'5" | 265 lbs | OL Page | 2025 State TN – Page
– Over the past two years, Coffman has received a decent amount of experience but now he is expected to take on a bigger role this Fall. How his body and game develops will determine which side of the ball he stays on in college.
26. ‘26 (G/C) Jacob Rathbone – Page
– Rathbone was a mainstay starter last year as a freshman and he handled himself very well, showing nice lateral movements and strong upside as a possible college center or interior guard.
27. ‘25 (WR) Ben Hubbard Ben Hubbard 5'11" | 180 lbs | WR Ravenwood | 2025 State TN – Ravenwood
– Keep an eye on Hubbard this Fall as a possible breakout receiver for his Raptors team. This guy is a worker who sports good size, athletic abilities and the speed that translate into the college game.
28. ‘26 (OL) Jordan Curll Jordan Curll 6'3" | 255 lbs | OL Centennial | 2026 TN – Centennial
– The Cougars will be looking for major help up front this year and Curll could be a major piece in the line moving forward. Curll is a big dude that moves well and shows the potential to one day become a college recruited prospect.
29. ‘25 (OL) Ian McCarthy – Summit
– McCarthy gained good experience last year as a sophomore that should benefit him well heading into the Fall football season. This Spartans O-lineman has nice size (6’3 260) and the lower base agility to play multiple positions across the line.
30. (RB) Carter Pace Carter Pace 5'7" | 175 lbs | RB Ravenwood | 2024 TN – Ravenwood
– A strong, compact back with good burst, Pace has been a steady ball player for his Raptors team going on two years now due his consistent game play and ability to hit the big play.
Top Prospects Attending (By School)
Brentwood: (DB) Jackson Lowe Jackson Lowe 6'1" | 180 lbs | DB Brentwood | 2024 State TN , (TE) Daniel Cochran Daniel Cochran 6'7" | 215 lbs | TE Brentwood | 2024 TN , (WR) Matthew Manning Matthew Manning 6'2" | 180 lbs | WR Brentwood | 2024 TN , (LB) Cooper McAfee Cooper McAfee 6'2" | 215 lbs | LB Brentwood | 2024 State TN , (LB) Will Adcock, (G/C) Joe Collins Joe Collins 6'3" | 255 lbs | OL Brentwood | 2024 TN , (LB) Maximus Orefice Maximus Orefice 6'1" | 215 lbs | LB Brentwood | 2024 TN , ‘25 (WR) Clayton Merrill Clayton Merrill 5'10" | 180 lbs | WR Brentwood | 2025 TN , (RB) Gavyn Nelson
Centennial: (S) Dominic Reed Dominic Reed 6'0" | 195 lbs | ATH Centennial | 2024 State TN , (DE/LB) Ayo Abijo Ayo Abijo 6'3" | 220 lbs | DL Centennial | 2024 TN , (RB) Taner Lee Taner Lee 5'10" | 190 lbs | RB Centennial | 2024 State TN , (LB) D.J. Curll D.J. Curll 6'2" | 205 lbs | LB Centennial | 2024 State TN , (DT) Keegen Scruggs Keegen Scruggs 6'1" | 250 lbs | DL Centennial | 2024 State TN , (Ath) Jyrine Otey, (S) Cody Williamson Cody Williamson 5'11" | 185 lbs | DB Centennial | 2024 TN , (QB) Elisha Nieves Elisha Nieves 6'4" | 190 lbs | QB Centennial | 2024 TN , (DB) Jayden George Jayden George 6'2" | 180 lbs | DB Centennial | 2024 State TN , ‘25 (Ath) Kani’ Johnson Kani’ Johnson 5'11" | 185 lbs | ATH Centennial | 2025 State TN , ‘26 (OL) Jordan Curll Jordan Curll 6'3" | 255 lbs | OL Centennial | 2026 TN
Fairview: (QB) Mays McCoy Mays McCoy 6'3" | 180 lbs | QB Fairview | 2024 TN , (RB/S) Wendell Billingsley Wendell Billingsley 6'1" | 190 lbs | ATH Fairview | 2024 TN , ‘25 (OL) Parker Davis Parker Davis 6'4" | OL Fairview | 2025 TN , (WR) Max Arnold
Franklin: (T/G) Aidan Carey, ‘25 (DE) Aiden Elmore Aiden Elmore 6'3" | 225 lbs | DL Franklin | 2025 TN , (TE) Jack Flynn, (DE) Luke Denman, (S) Sean Gaca, (LB) Thompson King, ‘26 (DE/LB) Jamarion Lee
Independence: (S/Ath) Steele Katina Steele Katina 6'2" | 190 lbs | DB Independence | 2024 TN , (WR) Luke McNeily, (LB) Hunter Burton Hunter Burton 6'0" | 185 lbs | DB Independence | 2024 TN , (NB/S) Brayden Needham, (G/C) Miles Metheny, ‘25 (Ath) Eli Baumann Eli Baumann 5'11" | 180 lbs | DB Independence | 2025 TN , (QB) Noah Carbonari, ‘26 (WR/S) Hunter Mullen Hunter Mullen 6'1" | 175 lbs | WR Independence | 2026 TN , (G/C) Caden Liebler Caden Liebler 6'1" | 260 lbs | OL Independence | 2026 TN , (Ath) Blaze Katina Blaze Katina 6'4" | 220 lbs | WR Independence | 2026 State TN , (G/C) Syler Green Syler Green 6'3" | 275 lbs | OL Independence | 2026 TN , (APB) Torey King Torey King 5'6" | 160 lbs | RB Independence | 2026 TN
Nolensville: (QB) Ty Collins Ty Collins 6'3" | 205 lbs | QB Nolensville | 2024 State TN , (LB) Jackson Bandy Jackson Bandy 6'2" | 220 lbs | LB Nolensville | 2024 State TN , (LB) Joseph Carano Joseph Carano 6'3" | 215 lbs | LB Nolensville | 2024 State TN , (RB) Zion Tamaska Zion Tamaska 5'8" | 175 lbs | RB Nolensville | 2024 TN , (LB) Tyler Rose Tyler Rose 6'3" | 200 lbs | LB Nolensville | 2024 TN , ‘25 (RB) D.J. Manns, ‘26 (WR) Oliver Bender Oliver Bender 6'4" | 180 lbs | WR Nolensville | 2026 TN
Page: (T/G) Ronan O’Connell Ronan O’Connell 6'5" | 285 lbs | OL Page | 2024 State TN , (RB) Ethan Cunningham Ethan Cunningham 5'9" | 180 lbs | RB Page | 2024 TN , (QB) Jonathan Palmer Jonathan Palmer 6'2" | 190 lbs | QB Page | 2024 TN , (WR) Henry Cason, ‘25 (LB) Eric Hazzard Eric Hazzard 6'3" | 255 lbs | DL Page | 2025 State TN , (LB) Brenden Anes Brenden Anes 6'2" | 220 lbs | LB Page | 2025 State TN , (DL/OL) Connor Coffman Connor Coffman 6'5" | 265 lbs | OL Page | 2025 State TN , (OL) A.J. Johnson, (WR) MacClean Copeland, ‘26 (G/C) Jacob Rathbone, (S) Knight Wilson Knight Wilson 6'0" | DB Page | 2026 TN
Summit: (RB) Dominick Hollis Dominick Hollis 5'9" | 170 lbs | RB Summit | 2024 State TN , (Ath) Josh Jenkins, (S/LB) Garret Dean, ‘25 (TE) Pryor Browning Pryor Browning 6'6" | 230 lbs | TE Nash. Christian | 2025 TN , (OL) Ian McCarthy, (DL) Mekhi Bell Mekhi Bell 6'5" | 250 lbs | DL Summit | 2025 TN , (DE/LB) Andrew Switzer
Ravenwood: (RB) Carter Pace Carter Pace 5'7" | 175 lbs | RB Ravenwood | 2024 TN , (T/G) John Edwards, (T/G) Cameron Bosen Cameron Bosen 6'7" | 300 lbs | OL Ravenwood | 2024 State TN , (G) Jacob Thompson Jacob Thompson 6'3" | 295 lbs | DL Ravenwood | 2024 State TN , (S) Lucas Houston, ‘25 (T/G) Kyle Larkin Kyle Larkin 6'6" | 280 lbs | OL Ravenwood | 2025 State TN , (LB) Lane Sumeral, (WR) Ben Hubbard Ben Hubbard 5'11" | 180 lbs | WR Ravenwood | 2025 State TN , (DB) Jay Smitherman Jay Smitherman 5'9" | 165 lbs | ATH Ravenwood | 2025 TN , (DE) Elliot Hampton Elliot Hampton 6'4" | 250 lbs | DL Ravenwood | 2025 TN , (WR/S) Max Kimpel Max Kimpel 6'2" | 175 lbs | WR Ravenwood | 2025 State TN , ‘26 (QB) Maverick Chance Maverick Chance 6'0" | 170 lbs | QB Ravenwood | 2026 TN