2025 Film Study: Tennessee Athletes
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Today we continue with the next installment of the film study series where I take a look at some hudl film of the 2025 class. This breakdown we will take a look at the Athletes group in Tennessee. Jayden Smitherman…
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Continue ReadingToday we continue with the next installment of the film study series where I take a look at some hudl film of the 2025 class. This breakdown we will take a look at the Athletes group in Tennessee.
Jayden Smitherman Jayden Smitherman 5’11” | 175 lbs | DB Ravenwood | 2025 State TN is a versatile and athletic playmaker in the secondary for Ravenwood High School. Good ability to mirror and match, he shows excellent instincts and foot quickness to play man coverage. Excellent ball skills, Smitherman creates turnovers by being in the correct and position with his athletic ability and processing of route concepts.
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Ronye Watson Ronye Watson 5’9″ | 175 lbs | ATH Chatt. Central | 2025 State TN is an incredible athletic playmaker that can score anytime he touches the ball for Chattanooga Central High School. He is explosive with his change of direction ability and foot speed to make defenders miss out in space with quick twitch. Watson plays multiple spots as a returner, defensive back and makes plays out of the backfield. He is a natural with the ball in his hands.
Gabriel Willoughby Gabriel Willoughby 5’10” | 165 lbs | ATH Arlington | 2025 State TN is a quick twitch athlete that is dynamic with the ball in his hands. He is an excellent vertical threat showing great speed and stacking of defensive backs and is strong at the catch point. Good body control, balance and change of direction ability with the ball in his hands. Willoughby is a great returner and has made many big plays on special teams for Arlington High School.
Juwaan Troutman Juwaan Troutman 6’4″ | 225 lbs | ATH Austin-East | 2025 TN shows an ideal physical profile that can play both quarterback and tight end. He showcases a big arm that is capable of making throws with great velocity and touch down the field. Troutman is tough to bring down with the ball in his hands with good athleticism at his size and will bounce off tackles.