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Playoff Players to Watch: #MidTN

Playoff Players to Watch: #MidTN
Ryder McConville
Ryder McConville
November 2, 2023 @ 02:05 PM
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Zeion Simpson-Smith
Zeion Simpson-Smith 6'2" | 235 lbs | DL | 2024
TN
Dawson White
Dawson White 5'11" | 190 lbs | RB | 2024
TN
D’Arious Reed
D’Arious Reed 6'0" | 170 lbs | WR | 2024
TN
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The playoffs are just around the corner and there are plenty of awesome matchups to watch. Many talented players will be on displays and get to showcase their skill sets. After watching the film, here are 3 players to keep an eye on in middle Tennessee.

Dawson White

Dawson White

TN
RB
HEIGHT 5'11"
WEIGHT 190
POS RB
CLASS 2024
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Dawson
White RB
Class
2024
Height
5'11"
Weight
190
HS
Moore Co.
|
TN
Playoff Players to Watch: #MidTN
Dawson White is a threat with the ball in his hands and Moore County High School relies on...
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School: Moore Co.
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Tennessee Tech
D’Arious Reed

D’Arious Reed

TN
WR
HEIGHT 6'0"
WEIGHT 170
POS WR
CLASS 2024
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D’Arious
Reed WR
Class
2024
Height
6'0"
Weight
170
HS
Pearl Cohn
|
TN
Playoff Players to Watch: #MidTN
D’Arious Reed is an excellent wide receiver prospect for Pearl Cohn High School. Very well rounded WR, he...
Written by Ryder McConville
Tennessee Tech
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School: Pearl Cohn
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Middle Tennessee State
Zeion Simpson-Smith

Zeion Simpson-Smith

TN
DL
HEIGHT 6'2"
WEIGHT 235
POS DL
CLASS 2024
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Zeion
Simpson-Smith DL
Class
2024
Height
6'2"
Weight
235
HS
Pearl Cohn
|
TN
Playoff Players to Watch: #MidTN
Zeion Simpson-Smith is a beast on both side of the ball for Pearl Cohn High School. On defense,...
Written by Ryder McConville
Middle Tennessee State
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School: Pearl Cohn
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