Austin Peay Mega Camp: Top Offensive Performers

<!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">The Governors coaching staff hosted a large group of prospects on Saturday with several offensive prospects standing out, including these twelve mentioned here! </h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Offense&nbsp;</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>(QB) <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='148864' first='Cody' last='Pagach'] </strong>- Alcoa: Pagach continued to prove this weekend how much talent he has in that right arm as he displayed his excellent mechanics and smooth throwing motion along with outstanding poise and maturity. The Tornadoes senior quarterback has also packed on good weight this offseason and it shows on certain passes. Look for Pagach to see his stock rise even further over the next few months with continued interest from P5, D1 programs. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/CSmithScout/status/1668010534011121664?s=20","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/CSmithScout/status/1668010534011121664?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>(QB) <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='268184' first='Joshuah' last='Keith'] </strong>- Clinton: If this East TN quarterback was 6'2, Keith would be a national recruit because he has all the throwing tools and mindset to excel on the next level. He displayed possibly the best passing tools of all QB's at the Austin Peay Mega Camp, between his arm strength, mechanics and football knowledge. Keith has a certain leadership feel about himself that will work wonders in the college game, so whoever signs this guy is getting a steal!&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>(QB) <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='258845' first='Keshawn' last='Tarleton'] </strong>- Pearl Cohn: Saturday night at Fortera Stadium was the best performance yet I have seen from Tarleton. He has improved his skill set in every way from adding more arm strength, enhancing his knowledge of anticipation and timing while also tweaking his mechanics. The Firebirds leader still needs to continue gaining weight but he has worked his tail off to become a legitimate FCS, possible D1 recruit.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>‘25 (QB) <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='219427' first='Houston' last='Hicks'] </strong>- Boyd Buchanan: Saturday night under the lights with Austin Peay, Hicks had one of his best off-season performances yet showing off accurate passes along with nice arm strength and good pocket mobility. This Chattanooga area signal caller has the physical size and skill set to make it into the college game and I feel with his performance at the #GovsMegaCamp, Hicks could develop into an eventual D1 prospect.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>(RB) <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='337298' first='B.J.' last='Blake'] </strong>- Germantown: Well built physically with a powerful lower base, Blake was the best running back prospect in attendance and backed up his star status by displaying tremendous burst and explosiveness along with the ability to catch the ball out of the backfield and the slot. Watching the Red Devils back perform on Saturday proved to me he is one of the best running back prospects from our #TN2024 class and someone that could see his stock rise further over the coming months. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/Bj_blake4/status/1667731695355691010?s=20","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/Bj_blake4/status/1667731695355691010?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>(RB) <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='150281' first='Ty' last='Clark III'] </strong>- FRA: One of the more impressive physically gifted prospects in attendance, Clark not only displayed a strong running style but more so showed off his ability to catch the ball out of the backfield. Earning honors as one of the best RB performers by the Austin Peay staff, this Mid-Tennessee offensive talent continues to impress this off-season, telling me Clark could be a sleeper Power Five prospect somewhere down the road.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>--------</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>‘25 (RB/WR) <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='811032' first='Javion' last='Kinnard'] </strong>- Pearl Cohn: Watch out for this Mid-Tennessee product moving forward as Kinnard may be the most explosive, athletic offensive playmaker from the #TN2025 class and he put all those skills on full display in front of college coaches on Saturday afternoon. Nobody could guard this guy. Kinnard has elite feet and lower body quickness that can be devastating to the opposition. Look for Power Five programs to get involved with this guy very soon!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/JavionKinnard1/status/1667920929517625345?s=20","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/JavionKinnard1/status/1667920929517625345?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>(WR/DB) <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='754806' first='Zaidyn' last='Moore'] </strong>- Ensworth: A two-way athlete for his Ensworth team, Moore worked mainly at receiver at the #GovsMegaCamp and put together a strong performance, showing off his speed and playmaking abilities. Moore earned honors as one of the top receivers at camp but for this scout, I like this Mid-Tennessee talent best on defense where I think his athleticism and versatility can be on full display.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>(WR) <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='372264' first='Sean' last='Johnson'] </strong>- Ensworth: Johnson has been a quiet, unknown prospect through much of this recruiting process but he stepped forward on Saturday night, earning top honors as one of the best of his position from the entire camp and earning an offer from Bethel. Sporting nice height, long arms and a frame that can take on more weight, Johnson runs well for his size while having glue-like hands that translate well to the next level.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>(TE) <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='433153' first='Carson' last='Pruitt'] </strong>- Milan: This West Tennessee talent was possibly the best overall pass catcher from the entire Mega Camp on Saturday. Pruitt worked mainly at receiver and he more than handled himself, he dominated throughout his entire session. The Bulldogs senior pass catcher has gotten faster and exceptionally well built. He is a mis-match nightmare for the opposition as you can line Pruitt up anywhere on offense and he will excel.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>‘25 (G/C) <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='323140' first='Brady' last='Smith'] </strong>- CPA: This off-season has been a good one for Smith as each stop he has made has been a successful one and Saturday at the Austin Peay Mega Camp, the CPA junior put together another stellar performance. Working mainly at center with a few snaps at guard, Smith displayed great balance along with lateral quickness and the feet to stay in front of pass rushers. The Govs offered Smith after camp and I foresee several others joining the party very soon! </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/bradyw_smith/status/1668059614099668994?s=20","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/bradyw_smith/status/1668059614099668994?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>----------</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Other Top Offensive Performers</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>(QB) <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='268180' first='Knox' last='Roberts']</strong> - Davidson Acad., <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='148876' first='Elisha' last='Nieves'] </strong>- Centennial, <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='600029' first='Mason' last='Baker'] </strong>- Hendersonville, <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='550150' first='Baylor' last='Hayes'] </strong>- Brentwood, ‘25 <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='855565' first='Jakoby' last='Cox'] </strong>- Kenwood</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>(RB) <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='239447' first='Kamauri' last='Turner'] </strong>- Giles Co., ‘25 <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='301396' first='Andrew' last='Patterson, Jr'] </strong>- Lipscomb Acad., ‘26 <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='800803' first='Chelton' last='Swafford'] </strong>- Beech</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>(WR) <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='307775' first='Boyd' last='Brown'] </strong>- FRA, ‘25 <strong>Ja'Braylon Ellis </strong>- Springfield, ‘25 <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='480800' first='Isaac' last='Moore'] </strong>- Camden Cent.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>(OL) <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='390594' first='Amare' last='Smith'] </strong>- Giles Co., <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='820904' first='Lantz' last='Peoples'] </strong>- Cascade</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/KamauriT/status/1667925405116792834?s=20","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/KamauriT/status/1667925405116792834?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed -->