Under the Radar #TN2024 Standouts in Davidson County

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>After breaking down some of the top senior performers in Williamson County, it's time to continue to evaluate some explosive prospects in the state of Tennessee that made their presence known in their final season of high school football. To continue the series, here's my list of some under the radar #TN2024 standouts in Davidson County.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://prepredzone.com/tennessee/rankings/2024-rankings/">Tennessee Top 300</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["268180"],"_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":"u003c!u002du002d wp:paragraph u002du002du003ernrnAt the top of my list of notable performers is [player_tooltip player_id='268180' first='Knox' last='Roberts'], a quarterback at Davidson Academy. In addition to outstanding composure and footwork, what impresses me about Roberts is his ability to adapt to pressure and hit his receivers in stride anywhere on the field. I also like Roberts due to his arm strength and ability to target his receivers in the backfield for deep passes. 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What I like about Curry is his quick execution off the snap, his ability to consistently blast past the offensive line and his ability to apply heavy pressure on the quarterback. Curry also makes a difference due to his ability to read the offense and pick up speed in the pocket, proving he can suffocate the rush. 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Also making a considerable impact is Beemer's ability to prolong the snap with his ability to combat the defense, buying his quarterback more time to make plays.rnrnu003c!u002du002d /wp:paragraph u002du002du003e u003c!u002du002d wp:paragraph u002du002du003ernrnu0026nbsp;rnrnu003c!u002du002d /wp:paragraph u002du002du003e u003c!u002du002d wp:paragraph u002du002du003ernrnu003ca href=u0022http://www.hudl.com/video/3/13007595/6507cafe345319106876f667u0022u003eTape:u003c/au003ernrnu003c!u002du002d /wp:paragraph u002du002du003e","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-65794a0500f6c"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1003268"],"_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":"u003c!u002du002d wp:paragraph u002du002du003ernrnAnother skilled prospect that made his presence known is [player_tooltip player_id='1003268' first='Walker' last='Denning'], an offensive lineman at Goodpasture Christian High School. 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Kidd has been explosive at the line this past year, utilizing his size and strength to consistently win one-on-ones against the defensive line. Another aspect of Kidd's playstyle that has made a considerable difference is his ability to read the defense, contest the blitz and protect his quarterback from pressure. Also impressing me is Kidd's ability to block out defensive playmakers in the pocket, proving he can consistently stop the defense with his physical edge and versatility.rnrnu003c!u002du002d /wp:paragraph u002du002du003e u003c!u002du002d wp:paragraph u002du002du003ernrnu0026nbsp;rnrnu003c!u002du002d /wp:paragraph u002du002du003e u003c!u002du002d wp:paragraph u002du002du003ernrnu003ca href=u0022http://www.hudl.com/v/2MY0rXu0022u003eTape:u003c/au003ernrnu003c!u002du002d /wp:paragraph u002du002du003e","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-65794a0500ff4"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["287426"],"_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":"u003c!u002du002d wp:paragraph u002du002du003ernrnAlso making a difference was [player_tooltip player_id='287426' first='Malik' last='Bolling'], a defensive lineman at East Nashville Magnet High School. 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