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Players to watch: 5A, Region 5 Part III

Players to watch: 5A, Region 5 Part III
CJ Marable
CJ Marable July 18, 2023 @ 10:05 AM
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Deon Waller
Deon Waller 5'8" | 165 lbs | DB | 2025
TN
Dominique Leonard
Dominique Leonard 6'1" | 215 lbs | LB | 2024
TN
Ethan Kimes
Ethan Kimes 6'1" | 210 lbs | LB | 2024
TN
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Deon Waller Deon Waller Deon Waller 5'8" | 165 lbs | DB Mt. Juliet | 2025 State TN

HEIGHT 5'7"
POS DB
CLASS 2025

Deon Waller Deon Waller Deon Waller 5'8" | 165 lbs | DB Mt. Juliet | 2025 State TN

School: Mt. Juliet High School
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DeShawn Trotter

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HEIGHT 5'11"
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Dominique Leonard Dominique Leonard 6'1" | 215 lbs | LB Hillsboro | 2024 TN

HEIGHT 6'1"
POS DL
CLASS 2024

Dominique Leonard Dominique Leonard 6'1" | 215 lbs | LB Hillsboro | 2024 TN

School: Hillsboro high school
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Ej Utley

Ej Utley

HEIGHT 6'4"
POS DB
CLASS 2024

Ej Utley

School: Hillsboro high school
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Kentucky Wesleyan
Ethan Kimes

Ethan Kimes

TN
LB
HEIGHT 6'1"
WEIGHT 210
POS LB
CLASS 2024
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Ethan
Kimes LB
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2024
Height
6'1"
Weight
210
HS
Wilson Cent.
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TN
Players to watch: 5A, Region 5 Part III
Hard-working linebacker who breaks down well, uses his hands to protect himself, and is very quick. Displays good...
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