#TN2025 Prospect Rankings: Quick Breakdown/Overview

<!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Our new junior rankings have been released! Within our new Top 100, we have a deep class of prospects ranging from sure fire P5 guys to talented individuals that are still in development mode. Here we provide a brief overview on the guys inside the Top 100! </h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><a href="https://prepredzone.com/tennessee/rankings/2025-rankings/">#TN2025 Junior Rankings</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>It was a long journey and many hours inside the lab but our #TN2025 junior prospect rankings are here and it's a deep class already that will only continue to grow as the months go on and several others develop into recruitable players.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Our first edition for the junior class debuts with our Top 100 but these rankings will expand over the next year. These 100 are the guys who we feel the most are closest to being college ready, sporting the physical abilities and upside to be looked at already by collegiate coaches.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here is a quick breakdown, overview on our new #TN2025 Top 100 ….</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>The Top Ten&nbsp;</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>It was a battle to see who the #1 prospect would be for our junior class between Brentwood Academy quarterback <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='219419' first='George' last='MacIntyre'] </strong>and Ensworth D-lineman <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='219447' first='Ethan' last='Utley'] </strong>but after close evaluations, that number one spot went to MacIntyre. The 6 '5 passer simply has the look of not only a future starter on the Power Five level but someone with the physical makeup and talent to make it in the NFL one day. Utley will be right there with him and continue battling for the top overall ranked prospect as the Tigers junior is a load to handle up front and someone with NFL upside as well.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Placing 3rd in the rankings, Lipscomb Acad. (OG) <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='219412' first='Chauncey' last='Gooden'] </strong>has already become a national recruit as definitely one of the top O-line prospects in the South but possibly the entire country as well. Rounding out the top five, Dyersburg D-Tackle <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='611975' first='Kalen' last='Edwards'] </strong>comes in ranked 4th with Siegel defensive back <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='149392' first='Tarrion' last='Grant'] </strong>right behind him ranked 5th. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":863281,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepredzone.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/06/kedwards.jpg?w=400" alt="" class="wp-image-863281" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Edwards is a dude! College coaches have started taking notice of this West Tennessee talent but he still sits a tad under the radar but only for a little while longer. Grant has really started to come into his own, filling out his body further while increasing his skill set. The Stars junior defender has big time potential moving forward as someone that could play a variety of roles, including cover corner.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Germantown rising junior <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='219401' first='Jamarion' last='Morrow'] </strong>comes in ranked 6th as the current #1 placed athlete inside our rankings and he might eventually move to running back and be the top rated player at that position as well. Placing 7th, Lipscomb Acad. defensive back <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='328635' first='C.J.' last='Jimcoily'] </strong>is a national recruit, holding more than 20 offers at the moment due to his athleticism, size and upside. The top ranked tight end in <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='219421' first='Cameron' last='Sparks'] </strong>ranks 8th and he is a talent that could see his ranking go up in our next update with continued development.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Right behind Sparks in the tight end and Top 100 rankings is Alcoa tight end <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='219408' first='Eli' last='Owens']</strong>. An outstanding pass catcher with strong hands, Owens is a mismatch problem for the opposition that has schools like Alabama hot on his trail. Collierville receiver <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='220241' first='Joakim' last='Dodson'] </strong>rounds out the Top 10, coming in ranked 10th and he is another guy I could see rise up the rankings in our next update because I feel this West Tennessee talent is still developing and growing with his best football days ahead of him.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Top Ranked Position: The O-line&nbsp;</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Everything within our rankings is fluid, meaning things will change over time and within our next update but as of now, the offensive line leads the way, placing 15 prospects inside our new #TN2025 Top 100. Gooden is the top guy, coming in at 3rd but several others behind him are quite talented as well. <strong>Baylor </strong>junior <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='219445' first='Jimmy' last='Bryson'] </strong>(15th) and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='258663' first='Jon' last='Adair']</strong> from Lipscomb Academy are the next two in line behind Gooden and two guys who will be playing Power Five football in the very near future.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Oakland (TN) junior <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='466284' first='Kaden' last='Mowl'] </strong>comes in ranked 31st overall and 4th within the O-line but he is still a little bit of unknown as he doesn't have a lot of experience behind him but has tremendous size and potential for the college game. Ranking 43rd overall, Sevier Co. junior <strong>Otto Van Rensburg </strong>has low tread on his tires as well with much to learn but the upside is large and college coaches are taking notice. Right behind him ranked 44th, Clinton offensive lineman <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='625065' first='LeState' last='Williams'] </strong>might be the most athletic, explosive guy at his position in the #TN2025 class.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The last O-lineman ranked inside the Top 50 is MUS junior <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='841185' first='Michael' last='Ray']</strong>. Many may not know much about this Memphis area lineman just yet but trust me he is legit. He has outstanding film and the physical makeup to excel in the college game.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Rounding out the Top 100 with offensive lineman concludes like this: #54 - <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='250865' first='Ta'Khyian' last='Whitset'] </strong>- Antioch, #61 - <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='219438' first='Kyle' last='Larkin'] </strong>- Ravenwood, #63 - <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='466272' first='Noah' last='Hacker'] </strong>- Lipscomb Acad., #74 - <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='466285' first='Kasen' last='Langley'] </strong>- Overton, #75 - <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='323140' first='Brady' last='Smith'] </strong>- CPA, #84 - <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='219432' first='Judd' last='Taylor'] </strong>- Carter, #86 <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='832835' first='Kalvin' last='Meadows'] </strong>- Chester Co. and Anderson Co. junior center/guard <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='219443' first='Ty' last='Murphy'] </strong>finishing things out, coming in ranked 94th overall. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":863282,"width":415,"height":415,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepredzone.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/06/jadair.jpg?w=600" alt="" class="wp-image-863282" width="415" height="415" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Strong Junior Running Back Class&nbsp;</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The running back position has been undervalued for many years now but that narrative could be changing. The crop we have for the #TN2025 may be the deepest, most talented group we have had in sometime with multiple guys destined for the Power Five level while sporting the upside to possibly take their games further than that.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Throughout the next year, it will be a battle to see who the top back in this class will be as we have Red Bank junior <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='219387' first='Daune' last='Morris'] </strong>as the current top ranked running back (11th overall) but <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='219449' first='Tamari' last='Hill'] </strong>from Oakland is right on his heels, placing 12th overall. Both of these backs are athletic, explosive guys that have the speed to find the endzone very quickly.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We have to move down to 34th overall to find the next guy with MBA junior <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='258658' first='Brooklen' last='Davis']</strong>, who is a big back with great burst and balance but the depth begins to show up within the Top 100 after that. West Tennessee native <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='616519' first='Rhyan' last='Brown'] </strong>from Melrose places next at 42nd and he is a talent with enough juice in his legs to rise up big time in our next updated rankings.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Lipscomb Academy has a two headed monster at running back for the next two years in <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='841287' first='Micah' last='Burton'] </strong>(48th overall) and big back <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='301396' first='Andrew' last='Patterson, Jr'] </strong>(52nd overall) that help push the Mustangs back into championship contention. Right behind Patterson, Jr at 53rd overall is Cleveland speedster <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='219362' first='Isaiah' last='Davis']</strong>. A track star with outstanding straight line speed, Davis has a chance to breakout big time this Fall under a new wide open offensive scheme.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Behind the top seven sits a group of backs that have size or talent to reach the next level but still have some development to go before they become bonafide recruits. Oakland junior <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='480658' first='Aviery' last='Haynesworth'] </strong>(73rd overall)<strong> </strong>is a big dude who moves well and should see an increase of carries this coming Fall. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='361227' first='Price' last='Davis'] </strong>(83rd overall) from Maryville and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='219342' first='Tegan' last='Avera'] </strong>(90th overall)<strong> </strong>from Gatlinburg-Pittman are two of the best from the East Tennessee region. Haywood junior <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='466233' first='Camarion' last='Miller'] </strong>(92nd overall) and Mt. Juliet stud back <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='219347' first='Jonmikael' last='Crudup'] </strong>(99th overall) rounds out the running back group inside our new rankings.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Overall, this looks like a talented crop of backs that are all built to make it into the college game. There are several others at this position that are still under development that should crack this list during our next update as well. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":477561,"width":364,"height":364,"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/dmorris.jpg?w=551" alt="" class="wp-image-477561" width="364" height="364" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Top Tier Def. Back Class For #TN2025&nbsp;</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>It took a couple of years for the defensive backs in this state to show up but it looks like the secondary has now become a strength as both the #TN2024 and #TN2025 classes are deep with talent and future college players on all levels. The upcoming junior class looks like it could be better than its predecessor as it may be more top heavy compared to the 2024 class as well as being much deeper.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The top five ranked defensive backs are all ultra talented and destined for Power Five football and maybe beyond. Grant and Jimcoily place inside the Top 10 but just outside that and behind the top two DB's sits Rockvale safety <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='309135' first='Jaylan' last='Morgan']</strong>. Ranked 14th overall, the 6'0 rangy defender has seen his stock soar over the past few months, establishing himself as the top safety prospect in the #TN2025 class.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Oakland rising junior <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='467267' first='Bronson' last='Crisp']</strong> (22nd overall)<strong> </strong>is a guy people need to start learning about as he sports great physical traits and major upside that I feel will be on full display this fall during his breakout season. Coming out of Rutherford Co. as well, Riverdale safety <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='219397' first='Dominic' last='Taylor'] </strong>(23rd overall) screams big time potential as a rangy, ball hawking defender that can play equally as well against the pass and the run. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":863283,"width":448,"height":448,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepredzone.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/06/bcrisp.jpg?w=700" alt="" class="wp-image-863283" width="448" height="448" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Brentwood Acad. defensive back <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='219407' first='Kolbe' last='Harmon'] </strong>(37th overall)<strong> </strong>places next inside our rankings at 37th overall. The Eagles junior defender shows a skill set that could translate well at cornerback but he is versatile, so Harmon could handle nickelback or safety as well. Pure safety <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='334645' first='Martels' last='Carter, Jr'] </strong>(40th overall) is a well built young man that plays strong running downhill against the run. Right behind ranked 41st, St. Georges athletic defender <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='258657' first='Chase' last='Sutton'] </strong>places next and with his natural athletic abilities, I could see this West Tennessee product rise in our next updated rankings.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Just inside the Top 50 at 47th overall, <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='552638' first='Tyler' last='Williams'] </strong>out of Munford is a big dude who covers a lot of ground. He is rangy and aggressive, fitting the strong safety role perfectly.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The rest of the defensive backs inside the Top 100 go like this: #56 - <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='301402' first='Vanzale' last='Hinton']</strong> - East Hamilton, #79 - <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='812480' first='Jayun' last='Smith'] </strong>- Brainerd, #80 <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='480919' first='Bennett' last='McDougal'] </strong>- Whitwell, #88 <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='858846' first='Mason' last='Bryant'] </strong>- Father Ryan and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='353442' first='DeCoriyeon' last='Brown'] </strong>from Austin-East coming in ranked 96th overall. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><a href="https://prepredzone.com/tennessee/rankings/2025-rankings/">#TN2025 Top 100</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Who Just Missed The Rankings ….</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- (QB) <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='219433' first='Brady' last='Hughes']</strong> - MUS</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- (RB) <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='611895' first='Jakyri' last='McClure'] </strong>- Mt. Pleasant</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- (TE) <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='466271' first='Wes' last='Harper'] </strong>- Davidson Acad.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- (G/C) <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='333373' first='Andrew' last='Gilbert'] </strong>- East Hamilton</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- (G/C) <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='323141' first='Hayden' last='Warwick'] </strong>- Carter</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- (LB) <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='467259' first='Jaeden' last='Isbell'] </strong>- Tyner Academy</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- (S) <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='841237' first='Alex' last='Wallace'] </strong>- USJ</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":788463,"width":539,"height":405,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepredzone.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/04/jdodson.jpg?w=640" alt="" class="wp-image-788463" width="539" height="405" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image -->