#PRZMusicCityMayhem: Top Offensive In-State Standouts

<h2 class="wp-block-heading">We had tons of talent on hand last weekend at the Music City Mayhem, especially from our home state of Tennessee. Below are the offensive prospects that had strong tournament showings and stood out the most. </h2>     (QB) [player_tooltip player_id='1192882' first='Stephen' last='Nieves'] - Columbia Acad.   - This Mid-Tennessee signal caller had an outstanding weekend at the PRZ Music City Mayhem 7v7 tourney where Nieves produced multiple touchdowns while displaying excellent arm strength and accuracy throughout the action. The Bulldogs senior quarterback has had an outstanding off-season thus far where Nieves has vastly improved to place himself among the Top 20 at his position for the #TN2025 with room for more growth. His ability this weekend in the Boro to find open receivers on a consistent basis along with playing with high confidence tells me Nieves will have a shot at the next level. Just a matter of what level that will be!   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/StephenNieves17/status/1772083059149472106?s=20 </div></figure>   - - - - -    (QB) [player_tooltip player_id='1177637' first='Grant' last='Troutman'] - Collierville   - Troutman has been gaining buzz since his playoff appearance last Fall and he continued his strong work last weekend at the Music City Mayhem. It wasn't the best of days for his Mean Green team but Troutman handled himself well, showing off excellent upside for the college level. The Dragons rising senior brings good size to the field along with poise and a strong right arm. Troutman displayed those traits on several occasions throughout the tournament, showing why he is a name to watch in this state moving forward and a quarterback that could push himself into the Top 15 in this state for his position.    - - - - -    ‘26 (QB) [player_tooltip player_id='523936' first='Maddox' last='Franklin'] - Lincoln Co.   - Leading his “TN Pride” team to the Music City Mayhem championship game, Franklin put forth some of his best work I've seen yet out of this Lincoln Co. junior quarterback, leading me to think a big year with the Falcons is ahead. Throughout both days of the tournament, Franklin was a steady presence for his team, moving the chains on a consistent basis while dropping in some dimes along the way. Franklin is a worker, someone who loves to compete and enjoys playing the game. His character and work ethic should push him to continue improving while boosting his stock for the next level. He keeps playing like he did last weekend, college coaches will definitely start paying attention.   <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepredzone.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/03/topperformer.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1222553" style="width:327px;height:auto" /></figure>   - - - - -    ‘27 (QB) [player_tooltip player_id='378901' first='Andre' last='Adams'] - Antioch   - Already billed as the top quarterback prospect for our in-state #TN2027 class, Adams backed up that status with some excellent play at the 2024 PRZ Music City Mayhem 7v7 tournament. The Bears rising sophomore showed off a talented right arm that pinpointed the ball with accuracy as well as driving it down field on a consistent basis. Adams is a poised competitor that does a good job of reading the defense and placing the ball on time for his receivers to make plays. His ability to stay calm and deliver the ball with accuracy was impressive, especially for someone with one year of high school experience. The ceiling is quite high with this Mid-Tennessee product that will only get better with continued reps and development both on and off the field.    - - - - -    (RB) [player_tooltip player_id='219347' first='Jonmikael' last='Crudup'] - Mt. Juliet   - Crudup was one of the better offensive performers out of everybody at the Music City Mayhem last weekend and a prospect that continues to boost his stock in a big way. The Golden Bears senior running back made several clutch catches throughout the day as well as receptions down the field, displaying excellent route running and strong hands. Crudup was also outstanding on the defensive side of the ball where he covered really well, displaying good change of direction as well as the physicality. He made several pass deflections from his linebacker position that slowed down or stopped drives. Crudup has put forth an outstanding off-season thus far that I see continuing during the upcoming months, especially into college camp season.    - - - - -    (WR) [player_tooltip player_id='466267' first='Brayden' last='Waller'] - TCA   - Possibly the top offensive performer from the entire PRZ Music City Mayhem was this West Tennessee talent that had a stellar tournament, showing me that he could be one of the best at his position for the #TN2025 class. Waller was a problem for opposing defenders last weekend as they had a hard time keeping up with his speed and his precise route running. The Lions senior wideout displayed excellent hands too, bringing in just about everything thrown his way. Waller does need to keep adding weight but the tools are definitely there to reach the D1 level.   <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepredzone.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/03/20240323_165506-rotated.jpg?w=576" alt="" class="wp-image-1220627" style="width:275px;height:auto" /></figure>   - - - - -    (WR) [player_tooltip player_id='1237510' first='Mark' last='Jurkovich'] - Pope Prep   - Stepping out of the shadows and into the spotlight, Jurkovich had his breakout performance last weekend in Murfreesboro where he produced several TD receptions as well as other clutch catches that resulted in 1st downs. The Knights senior wideout was a steady performer through both days of the Music City Mayhem 7v7 tournament, displaying excellent route running along with strong hands and the ability to make receptions in traffic. Jurkovich is an under the radar talent at the moment but with more strong performances like last weekend, this Mid-Tennessee product could begin placing himself on the target list of several collegiate programs across the South.    - - - - -    ‘26 (WR) [player_tooltip player_id='853120' first='Cayden' last='Aukerman'] - Page   - The PRZ Music City Mayhem 7v7 tournament was a coming out party for this rising junior wideout that produced a lot of TD's on the weekend along with showing his strength when catching in traffic. Aukerman sports good size at 6 '2 along with a nice body and frame that he used on multiple occasions to shield off defenders to haul in the pass. This rising junior showed excellent body control and concentration throughout the tournament, turning into a dependable wideout on the outside. More speed will need to be added to his arsenal but the ball skills are there for Aukerman to develop into another highly productive receiver coming out of the Page football program.   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/cay_auk/status/1772064525765804082?s=20 </div></figure>   - - - - -    (WR/TE) [player_tooltip player_id='1102361' first='Wils' last='Jackson'] - Franklin   - This past weekend in Murfreesboro might have been the breakthrough performance this 6 '5 pass catcher needed that puts him on the radar for college coaches and maybe even D1 staffs. Jackson is a unicorn style wideout with great size, length, a wide radius and the ability to play receiver or tight end on the collegiate gridiron. The Admirals senior product used all those physical traits and more at the Music City Mayhem tournament where at times he was a man among boys. His work in the weight room and playing field must continue but Jackson is starting to see things click, so watch out to hear more about this tall pass catcher moving forward.   - - - - -    ‘26 (TE) [player_tooltip player_id='819521' first='Eli' last='Garrett'] - Cannon Co.   - Another local tight end to keep an eye on over the next two years is this 6'4 athlete that stood out big time this past weekend at the Music City Mayhem, especially in the red zone. Tall and long with a great body for added size, Garrett used that big body to shield off defenders nicely throughout the weekend while presenting his quarterback with a big target to throw at. Not only did Garrett use his size to his advantage but the Mid-TN prospect can run too. He got into his routes quickly and was able to find open space to create yards after the catch. Upside is dripping off this Cannon Co. tight end, so with more work and development, watch out!   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/Eli_Garrett5/status/1772007382614196231?s=20 </div></figure>   - - - - -  Five Other Standouts: ‘26 (QB) [player_tooltip player_id='402540' first='Femi' last='Babalola'] - Ravenwood, ‘26 (QB) Aidan Thomas - White Station, ‘26 (QB) Mekhi Abram - Germantown, (WR) [player_tooltip player_id='1002764' first='Arnett' last='Hayes, Jr'] - BGA,  ‘26 (TE) [player_tooltip player_id='402535' first='Derreon' last='Rogers'] - Germantown