5 Excellent Athletes to Watch #TN2024

<!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>The 2024 senior class in Tennessee is overflowing with athletic talent and showcases plenty of prospects to keep an eye on. After watching the film, here are 5 athletes worth watching for this upcoming season.</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["433144"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"[player_tooltip player_id='433144' first='Makhi' last='Shaw'] is a 6-foot tall, 190-pound athlete out of Memphis University School and is an excellent playmaker with the ball in his hands. He showcases the ability to decelerate to make guys miss then instantly accelerate after some contact. Good hips and feet, Shaw displays high end change of direction ability with elusiveness in tight spaces. In coverage, he is a smart underneath zone defender with good eyes and has ball skills. 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Good downfield tracking ability, Hebert maintains his speed through the catch point with good angle adjustments based on the throw. In contested situations, he understands how to position himself and uses his frame to win in that area. Overall, he is solid after the catch with good lower body flexion to make sharp cuts out in space. His ability as a blocker out in space is exceptional.","_player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_3_player":["367601"],"_player_evaluations_3_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"[player_tooltip player_id='367601' first='Justin' last='Baker'] is 5-foot-10, 160 pounds explosive athlete at Notre Dame High School with the ability to play slot on both sides of the ball. 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