#TN2025 Small Town Standouts (Part 1)
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Big cities like Nashville, Memphis, Knoxville, Chattanooga have most of the best players but when you look beyond those places, you will find some talented ball players, hiding away in small towns, like these guys mentioned here! #TN2025 Prospect Database…
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Continue ReadingBig cities like Nashville, Memphis, Knoxville, Chattanooga have most of the best players but when you look beyond those places, you will find some talented ball players, hiding away in small towns, like these guys mentioned here!
(QB) Brycen McDonald Brycen McDonald 6'4" | 190 lbs | QB Lewis Co. | 2025 State TN – Lewis Co.
– A multi year starter with size, McDonald has the college look along with good mechanics and enough arm strength to push it down field. The Panthers rising senior is a two sport star (Baseball) that could have a future on the diamond but his upside for football is strong as well. Through his Lewis County career thus far, McDonald has thrown for 4,420 yards with 54 TD’s and 13 interceptions. This is an efficient passer with college potential.
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(RB) Jayden Milton Jayden Milton 5'10" | 190 lbs | RB West Carroll | 2025 TN – West Carroll
– Ever since Milton stepped on the field for West Carroll, he has done nothing but produce at a high level and he still has one more year of eligibility remaining. Through two years as the head back, Milton has already rushed the ball for 2,249 yards with 26 touchdowns. The War Eagles senior back is tough to bring down once he gets going along with having good balance and strength to keep moving forward through contact.
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(OG/C) Mason Smith Mason Smith 6'3" | 285 lbs | OL Coalfield | 2025 TN – Coalfield
– Coming from a 1A program in the East Tennessee region, Smith is a well seasoned interior O-lineman that has the chops to make it to the FCS level with a strong summer camp season and Fall football year. The Yellow Jackets senior lineman is well built with good size (6’3 285) and the athleticism to develop nicely at offensive guard or center. Smith is a multi year starter too that has played a lot of football along with camping against top guys, so college coaches should definitely take a deeper look at this 1A talent.
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(OG) Jacob Smith Jacob Smith 6'4" | 290 lbs | OL McKenzie | 2025 TN – McKenzie
– Smith is a straight mauler that uses his size and weight to bull over people in the trenches and now he returns for his senior season as one of the top linemen from the Class 1A ranks. A major piece up front on last year’s state title winning team, Smith is a key leader for the coming Fall football season as someone that is expected to maintain balance and power up front, keeping defenders off his quarterback while opening running lanes for his running backs. This is a sleeper college prospect too that could boost his stock further with better conditioning and continued development.
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(DT) Stephon Shivers Stephon Shivers 6'5" | 325 lbs | DL Humboldt | 2025 State TN – Humboldt
– Coming out of West Tennessee, Shivers has already established himself as one of the top Def. Tackle prospects from our #TN2025 class that is starting to see his recruitment take off. Standing 6’5 315 pounds, Shivers is a space eater that can move. He shows excellent burst and get-off along with the athleticism to chase down the ball. The Vikings big man will continue to see coaches look in his direction due to his position of need, size and mobile traits.
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(DL) Reid Mitchell Reid Mitchell 6'3" | 240 lbs | DL Marshall | 2025 TN – Marshall Co.
– Mitchell had a breakout junior season that placed him among the best at his position within the 4A ranks and maybe he can push that stock even higher with a strong off-season and Fall football year. Last year as a junior, Mitchell produced 61 tackles, 14.5 tackles for loss and 7.5 sacks, earning All-State honors by PRZTN and several others. A versatile D-lineman that could work the end or slide in the middle, Mitchell is a solid pass rusher sporting a body that can take on more size and push his game to another level.
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(LB) Jayden Carter Jayden Carter 6'1" | 215 lbs | LB Coffee County Central | 2025 TN – Coffee Co.
– Last year was tough for Carter playing on a losing squad but this 6 ‘1 backer still produced at a high level, keeping his stock high enough to be recruited by collegiate coaches. The Red Raiders defender is an active competitor that consistently places himself around the ball while providing great physicality and high football intelligence. This is one of the better tacklers from the 6A ranks that many may not know about but trust me, Carter can play!
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(S/LB) Bennett McDougal Bennett McDougal 6'2" | 190 lbs | DB Whitwell | 2025 State TN – Whitwell
– McDougal is one of the more intriguing “Small Town” prospects we have in the #TN2025 class. Sporting good size (6’2 195) with defensive versatility, the Tigers senior prospect has been a multi year starter during his time at Whitwell where he has produced some big numbers as well as being the team’s go-to target on offense and playmaker on defense. Added agility and speed are key for this East TN product this off-season to push his game to the next level and possibly find his way into the FCS ranks.
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(DB) Darvon Richmond – White Co.
– If you’re looking for a small town hidden gem, Richmond could be your guy! Tall and long with potential to play cover corner on the collegiate gridiron, the Warriors senior defender is still raw and needing development but the upside is big. Richmond had a bit of a breakthrough season last year where he established himself as one of the better playmakers on both sides of the ball for his team. This current off-season is big for Richmond as he tries to make a name for himself as a potential college prospect.
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(Ath) Deuce Greenhill Deuce Greenhill 6'0" | 170 lbs | DB Crockett Co. | 2025 TN – Crockett Co.
– Greenhill was everything for his Cavaliers team last season where he produced big numbers on both sides of the ball, establishing himself as one of the top playmakers from the Class 3A ranks. Last year as a junior, Greenhill rushed for 1,369 yards and 21 touchdowns on the year as well as producing multiple tackles on defense. His play will be critical this Fall for his Crockett Co. team and if he plays at a high level yet again, Greenhill could be a Mr. Football dark horse candidate.