Tennessee High School Football: Top Wide Receivers in 2024
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Chad Barham TN #50 TE #3 HEIGHT 6'4" WEIGHT 235 POS TE CLASS 2024 View Profile Chad Barham Twitter State: Tennessee School: Chester Co. His competitiveness and knack for high-pointing the ball allow him to play bigger than his size.…
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Continue ReadingHis competitiveness and knack for high-pointing the ball allow him to play bigger than his size. Does a nice job locating and tracking deep passes and is a legitimate vertical threat. Willing to go up and attack the ball. Combines speed, balance, quickness, vision and crisp cuts to leave defensive backs and linebackers in the dust. He’s coordinated with soft, reliable hands, and Barham shows the ability to adjust to balls thrown behind him, as well as a knack for digging out low throws.
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Smooth mover whose build-up speed is sufficient to force defenses to account for him downfield. Has relatively detailed footwork and the quickness to create windows for quick throws when releasing. Uses his hands well to prevent defenders from jabbing successfully; also uses a nice swim move to slip past defenders sitting in zones. Locates and settles into soft spots when working against zone coverage.
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Shows the ability to get even with defenders on his release and works in a solid swim move; doesn’t seem bothered by contact when working against press. Understands the value of changing speeds through routes. Uses headfakes at the top of routes. He’s a smooth accelerator after the catch to rack up additional yardage. Physical and elusive after the catch, with the ability to make defenders miss and run through arm tackles.
CJ Jordan
CJ Jordan
Tracks the ball well over his shoulder when working further downfield and shows nice body control and adjustments. Shows good awareness of the sideline, with the footwork/body control to get his feet down when working near the boundary. Impressive focus when targeted, with the ability to come down with catches in traffic. Can function as a deep threat on fades.
Clint Seymore
Clint Seymore
Looks fast and explosive coming out of his stance, eating up cushions quickly. Shows some attention to detail with his footwork as a route-runner; ran routes to all three levels of the field and is willing to work the middle of the field as well. Cuts at the route stem are usually sharp. Overall flexibility looks good. Makes good adjustments to pluck throws away from his frame. Able to track the ball over his shoulder, and has been an effective deep threat