Top Tennessee Wide Receivers to Watch #TN2024

<!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>The 2024 wide receiver class in Tennessee is super exciting to watch with talent from top to bottom. After watching the film, here are some of the top prospects in the state.</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["219041"],"_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='219041' first='Markeis' last='Barrett'] is a versatile play making wide receiver at 5-foot-11, 170 pounds out of Knoxville Webb High School and he plays bigger than his size. He is excellent at the catch point, going up to attack the ball at its highest point with nice body control and tracking. Good route running ability, Barrett runs routes with good pace from slow to instant acceleration to blow by defensive backs. After the catch, he shows good explosiveness with dynamic hips and a high step frequency. Overall, he displays great athleticism with change of direction ability and balance.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_player":["337300"],"_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='337300' first='Dillon' last='Lorick'] displays good athletic ability at 6-foot-1, 185 pounds out of Lipscomb Academy and he can win at the outside wide receiver position in a multitude of ways. Good footwork to get in and out of breaks and he shows good hip sink while in transition. Lorick showcases great instincts after the catch with fluid hips to make him elusive out in space. Good on a vertical plane, he shows good long speed and tracking down the field. Runs routes with a purpose, Lorick shows a good understanding of how to attack leverage. At the catch point, his body control and in air athleticism stands out on inaccurate throws.","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_2_player":["149157"],"_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='149157' first='Brandon' last='Heyward'] is an exciting vertical stretcher at 5-foot-11, 180 pounds out of Oak Ridge High School and is an ideal Z-receiver. He excels on a vertical plane with a good understanding of how to stack DB's. Good pace variation, he lulls DB's to sleep the accelerates right by them with ease. Great adjustments at the catch point, Heyward is excellent in air with great fluidity and body control. He is good at selling double moves with good nuance in the route stem. Overall, he is competitive after the catch and shows good physicality when blocking.","_player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_3_player":["193750"],"_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='193750' first='D'Arious' last='Reed'] is a down field vertical threat at 6-foot tall, 170 pounds out of Pearl-Cohn High School. He shows great down field adjustments and tracks the ball well over his shoulders and maintains speed through the catch point. This leads to highlight reel catches with his amazing ball skills on display. Good hand fighting on a vertical plane, Reed is good at fighting for position and will create late separation. Solid route running ability and he gets in and out of his breaks efficiently. Overall, he shows good anticipation after the catch and transitions quickly up the field.","_player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":4,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-64baad9787f23"} /-->