Exciting Tight Ends to Watch #TN2025

<!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>The junior TE class in Tennessee is crowded with talent and intriguing skill sets. After watching the film, I've found versatile prospects at the position and 5 total players to keep an eye on.</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["466270"],"_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='466270' first='Pryor' last='Browning'] is a smooth moving tight end at 6-foot-6, 230 pounds out of Summit High School and he understands how to use his frame to gain advantageous position. As a receiver, he showcases reliable hands and has good feel versus zone coverages. When blocking, Browning creates displacement with good power in his initial strike. He attacks the low hip with good pad level and leverage to create running lanes. Overall, he uses his size well in both the running and receiving game.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_player":["467211"],"_player_evaluations_1_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"[player_tooltip player_id='467211' first='Corbin' last='Laisure'] possesses a big catch radius at 6-foot-5, 220 pounds out of Sullivan East High School. He uses his height to his advantage and shows amazing ball skills to make some great down field adjustments. Good physical toughness and play strength when blocking and after the catch with very good explosiveness. Laisure can align tight and in the slot with the instincts to sit down against open zones. When running routes, he is intelligent to attack leverages and create separation working down the seam.","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_2_player":["466271"],"_player_evaluations_2_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"[player_tooltip player_id='466271' first='Wes' last='Harper'] is a versatile mover at the tight end position at 6-foot-3, 215 pounds out of Davidson Academy. He is great blocking out in space taking great angles to the point of attack with good hand usage to sustain. Great leg drive, Harper combines hands and the lower half to create movement upon the line. Excels after the catch, he is explosive and elusive with contact balance. When running routes, he is physical in the route stem to create separation down the field. 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His awareness shows versus zone coverage and gives the QB an easy target. When blocking, he takes good angles out in space and can bully DB's.","_player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":5,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-64c13ce3800ff"} /-->