#PRZTN Film Room: #TN2024 Underrated
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Only weeks away from the start of the 2023 season, we still have several high quality seniors available with college upside, including these five guys below, who all have next level potential! Cade Carlson TN #256 QB #17 HEIGHT 6'2"…
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Continue ReadingOnly weeks away from the start of the 2023 season, we still have several high quality seniors available with college upside, including these five guys below, who all have next level potential!
A strong armed lefty with good size and pocket mobility, Carlson is one of the more under the radar signal callers we have from our senior class and he still sits on the open market, ready for all suitors. Carlson gained tons of experience last year as a junior and now heads into his senior year as the clear cut starter and leader of the Saints offense. This coming Fall season will be huge for this Memphis area quarterback as Carlson currently sits without offers but has the talent to reach the next level, even the FCS ranks. What I like the most about this lefty passer is the zip that comes from the ball when he releases it and the accuracy that follows. Carlson has a quick release along with good enough arm strength to get the job done. He will continue to get bigger and stronger as he grows and matures but the Saints senior is already well built, looking the part of a future college guy. Besides his arm talent, Carlson is also a good athlete that handles the pocket well, showing mobility and the feel for escaping the rush. If this 6’2 lefty can take a step up in his game this Fall and push his Saints team back into the top of the D2-Class AAA ranks, Carlson could watch his stock go up and become a much wanted quarterback.Junior Film #SaintsProud
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Jayden Randolph
Jayden Randolph
This Mid-Tennessee product is truly under the radar as many people don’t know too much about Randolph but the guy is a ball player that I feel will have a breakout senior year, putting himself on the map to be recruited. Sporting good size and arm length, Randolph brings physicality to the receiver position along with dependable hands and enough speed to get behind his defender to produce a big season. Those abilities should be on full display as Randolph has one of the best passers in the mid-state area throwing to him ( Silas Teat Silas Teat 6’0″ | 190 lbs | QB Marshall Co. | 2024 State TN ) and one of three productive wideouts inside what should be a pass heavy offense this year. Randolph very well could turn out to be the #1 guy for Teat and if that happens, his recruitment may start to take off. The Tigers senior playmaker is built like a college guy and he still has more room to fill once he reaches the next level. Randolph fits the bill of an “X” receiver that can use his size and physicality to work down field but also enhance his route running to become an excellent pass catcher over the middle. Playing for Marshall County, Randolph will be asked to work both ways, so his skills at defensive back should be on display but overall, I think this is a talented receiver that has the upside to excel within the college game.Junior Film #Tigers
Coming out of West Tennessee, Paschall is a little known recruit through this process thus far that has yet to pick up offers, let alone much interest but the Trojans senior D-lineman is talented, showing upside to eventually compete on the FCS level. Standing 6’4 230 pounds plus, Paschall has good size and a frame that can take on more weight along with arm length and a solid get-off to cause damage in the opposition’s backfield. Paschall fits well on the edge where he can use his balance and speed to get after the quarterback but to become the player I think he can, the Trojans senior defender must enhance his quickness and sudden movements, if he wants bigger schools to start showing interest. What I like most about Paschall is his effort and motor. Once the ball snaps, this West Tennessee product goes all out, playing with urgency and using his physicality to work around and through would be blockers. Right now, Paschall works best against the run but has pass rushing upside that can be enhanced further once he reaches the collegiate ranks. The next several months will be critical for Paschall as he looks to increase his speed and production in the backfield and if he does that, his stock will rise and have more college interest.Junior Film #Trojans
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If any coach in the college ranks is looking for a hidden gem with his best football days ahead of him, Cupples could be your guy! Sporting great size, length and natural athletic abilities, Cupples is a highly intriguing prospect that brings a lot of tools to the football field that can translate well to the next level. The Panthers senior linebacker can run as he shows excellent range and closing speed on film along with the athletic skills to be a defensive playmaker. The great thing about Cupples is that he is still a bit raw as he was a long time basketball player that finally transitioned fully to football two years ago, so he is still coming into his own. Cupples brings a versatile skill set to his position as he could line up outside to play in space as well as rush the backfield but also the physicality and size to make a difference at inside linebacker as well. His sudden movements and quickness to the ball is what excites me the most. Cupples looks like a heat seeking missile on film that I foresee getting faster and quicker as he continues to grow into his body. Recruiting interest isn’t there yet for this Riverside linebacker but I feel he will see a major spike in interest once we get into the season and his new film starts making its rounds. This is a true underrated talent that is in line for a breakout senior season, so keep an eye out for this West Tennessee backer moving forward.Junior Film #Panthers
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Out of everybody listed in this article, Threatt is the one guy who has the talents to not just reach the collegiate ranks but make it into the Power Five level. This guy is seriously talented but has been under the radar for his entire recruiting process but hopefully after a breakthrough senior year, Threatt finally sees that college interest come through. The Golden Eagles two-way prospect brings great size, arm length and versatility to the field that has a lot of value because Threatt could excel on either side of the ball. He could also develop into a key special teams player as well, so this Mid-Tennessee product brings a lot of skills to the gridiron that are just simply being way undervalued right now. Over at receiver, Threatt is a physical competitor that uses his body to his advantage to square off defenders but also uses his speed to get around them as well. The Golden Eagles senior also has the skill set to develop at defensive back as well and possibly play cover corner. This guy can run as Threatt was clocked with a 4.40 forty at the PRZTN Showcase this off-season. That kind of speed plays up very well on the next level and might be the key tool that finally gets college coaches invested, which I think they will be the end of his senior year.Junior Film #GoldenEagles