Playoff Players to Watch: #MidTN
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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…
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Continue ReadingThe 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 5’11” | 190 lbs | RB Moore Co. | 2024 TN is a threat with the ball in his hands and Moore County High School relies on his big play ability. Good vision and elusiveness when running, he understands how to setup the block with patience and footwork. He plays quarterback for Moore County and is amazing out of structure with great pocket awareness and athletic ability to make things happen.
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D’Arious Reed D’Arious Reed 6’0″ | 170 lbs | WR Pearl Cohn | 2024 State TN is an excellent wide receiver prospect for Pearl Cohn High School. Very well rounded WR, he shows a good and sudden release off the line of scrimmage. Good route running, Reed is smooth in and out of his breaks with a good understanding of how to manipulate defensive backs. He shows very good body control and tracking to win at the catch point in contested situations.
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Zeion Simpson-Smith Zeion Simpson-Smith 6’2″ | 235 lbs | DL Pearl Cohn | 2024 State TN is a beast on both side of the ball for Pearl Cohn High School. On defense, he plays off ball linebacker and shows excellent instincts vs the run. Good understanding of run concepts with nice lateral range while in pursuit. In coverage, he keys and diagnose the QB’s eyes with solid underneath zone awareness. On offense, when he gets the ball, he punishes defenders with play strength and is very difficult to bring down.