Playoffs Players to Watch: #EastTN

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>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 4 players to keep an eye on in eastern Tennessee.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["465287"],"_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='465287' first='Anderson' last='Smith'] is one of the best linebackers in his class that can play off ball and edge. He is a leader for Knoxville West and just makes big time plays every time he steps on the field. Versus the run, Smith shows plus instincts to read run concepts and can set the edge with solid strength and technique. Good feel to slip blocks, he is a quality athlete out in space. When rushing the passer, he shows good hand usage and understanding of leverage.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_player":["995166"],"_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='995166' first='Trey' last='Wilhite'] is a big-time playmaker for Lenoir City High School on both sides of the ball. He is a threat to score every time he touches the ball. On defense, Wilhite is an instinctive safety that always seems to be in the right spot to create a turnover. His processing of routes and understanding of leverage stand out on film. On offense, he shows good athletic ability and elusiveness to create plays out in space.","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_2_player":["741423"],"_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='741423' first='De'Jauvis' last='Dozier'] is a stud running back for Oak Ridge High School. He possesses great burst and vision to hit the hole. His traits standout right away on the film and he displays all the skill you look for in an RB. Very good footwork, Dozier runs with low pad level and makes great cuts. His contact balance and play strength allow him to break tackles and make big plays for his offense.","_player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_3_player":["119385"],"_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='119385' first='Caleb' last='Turner'] is a dominant force up front on the defensive side of the ball for Knoxville Halls High School. Good burst off the ball, he resets the line of scrimmage with good power at the point of attack. He wins the leverage battle with good pad level and technique to control his gap vs the run. Turner is solid rushing the passer with good hand usage and nice speed to power.","_player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":4,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-654286198684e"} /-->