#TN2026 Watch List: Top Offensive Talent (Part One)
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Our junior class looks to be as talented as ever & while we are still diving deep into our seniors, it’s time to start looking at the #TN2026 class. Here we start with some of the best in-state talent on…
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Continue ReadingOur junior class looks to be as talented as ever & while we are still diving deep into our seniors, it’s time to start looking at the #TN2026 class. Here we start with some of the best in-state talent on the offensive side of the ball!
(QB) Hugh Price Hugh Price 6'5" | 210 lbs | QB MBA | 2026 State TN – MBA
– Sporting great size (6’6 210) with outstanding mechanics, Price has the look and feel of a future Power Four quarterback with tons of upside to become an eventual multi-year starter. The Big Red junior signal caller is a big presence behind center with a powerful right arm, so all the physical tools and potential are certainly there. Price also shows a nice feel for handling pressure while keeping his eyes down field. This Mid-Tennessee talent is more of your old school pocket passer but Price does have enough mobility to get the job done. Last year was his 1st season as the full time starter but I expect an even bigger season this Fall from Price as he has a year under his belt and an offseason under him with further development.
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(RB) Marcelles Davis Marcelles Davis 5'10" | 190 lbs | RB Houston | 2026 State TN – Houston
– This coming Fall football season should be the breakout season we have been expecting from Davis and a year that should place him on the map as one of the top offensive talents from within the #TN2026 class. Sharing time in the backfield with a fellow D1 recruit, Davis waited his turn but it’s now his show in the backfield for the Mustangs where this well built running back has the juice to put together a monster junior season. Besides being physically fit, Davis is also a hard nosed runner with an extra gear along with some of the best receiving hands at his position in the state. College coaches have already started paying attention as well, so expect to hear more and more about this Memphis area running back moving forward.
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(RB) T.J. Ward T.J. Ward 6'0" | 200 lbs | RB McGavock | 2026 TN – McGavock
– Well built physically with good speed and balance, Ward is a rising running back prospect that has jumped onto the scene in a big way this off-season with offers from Boston College, Memphis and Ole Miss. The Raiders junior ball carrier looks the part of a college back while having the athletic skills to eventually become a game changer on the next level. Ward brings a nice combination of power and speed to the table that makes it hard for defenders to deal with. He also shows the potential to become a good receiver out of the backfield as well as someone that could do well with his pass blocking. Ward has much to work on this offseason but he is already establishing himself as one of the top backs in the state for the #TN2026 class.
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(WR) Tyreek King Tyreek King 6'0" | 170 lbs | WR Knox. Catholic | 2026 State TN – Knox. Catholic
– Holding 20 plus offers from a variety of Power Four and D1 schools, King has the makings as “the” top receiver prospect within our junior class while also possibly being a Top 10 overall player. The Fighting Irish junior is a dynamic playmaker with breakaway speed and the ability to make contested, tough catches. King has a versatile skill set where he could do his work both on the outside and in the slot while also possibly contributing on special teams as a return man. King has a nice physique tool that can also take on more weight. His stock is quite high right now with a bevy of big time programs in pursuit and I expect several others to get involved very soon.
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(WR) Brayden Carroll Brayden Carroll 6'2" | 175 lbs | WR Cleveland | 2026 State TN – Cleveland
– Tall and long with a nice frame to put on more size, Carroll is just on the threshold of becoming the player he can be, so watch out for this guy moving forward as I expect tons of college coaches to get involved sooner than later. The Blue Raiders rising junior is a deep threat that can get behind his defender then create separation towards the end zone. His burst off the line is good and his ability to shield off defensive backs is excellent. Big play abilities reside inside with this East TN talent, it’s just about putting it all together. Carroll does need to continue working in the weight room while also developing his craft much further but the raw skills are definitely there to become a D1, possible Power Four recruited prospect in due time.
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(TE) Carson Sneed Carson Sneed 6'6" | 240 lbs | TE DCA | 2026 State TN – DCA
– Many college coaches and scouts have been aware of this Nashville area prospect for several years now and Sneed has done nothing but get bigger and better, positioning himself as the top tight end target from the #TN2026 class. Standing 6 ‘6 240 plus pounds, Sneed is a massive young man that already brings college size to the playing field but he is a good athlete too that can make receptions all over the field. The Wildcats junior sports strong hands and good speed after the catch while also providing the size up front to develop nicely with his run blocking. This guy will sign with a Power Four program, so between now and then, it’s just a matter of continuing his development while staying healthy along the way.
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(OT) Brody Smith Brody Smith 6'6" | 265 lbs | OL Bearden | 2026 State TN – Maryville
– Smith is without a doubt “the” top O-line prospect from our #TN2026 class and a player that plays one of the more touted positions in football, left tackle. The Rebels junior big man is a highly skilled pass blocker with great size (6’6 285 lbs) and an athletic lower base that screams Power Four potential. Smith shows outstanding work on film as a seasoned pass blocker with great feet, long arms and powerful hands. He also plays a tenacious brand of football that I love to see with offensive linemen. Smith sports a good body too that can continue adding more weight while maintaining his mobility. Big time schools have already jumped on board with this guy and I expect his status to only grow further as Smith “will” become a national recruit.
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(OG/C) Jacob Rathbone Jacob Rathbone 6'3" | 265 lbs | OL Page | 2026 State TN – Page
– A multi-year starter since his freshman season, Rathbone is one of the more seasoned O-linemen we have from the #TN2026 class that provides grit and toughness up front along with interior versatility. The Patriots junior big man is a true “football player” that plays a clean brand of football, meaning he is safe and someone you can depend on to do his job. Rathbone is a physical competitor that sports a strong, steady lower base with some powerful hands and good lateral movements. He is a smart lineman that understands his assignments and could excel at either center or guard on the next level. His recruitment has already picked up with the addition of several D1 offers but I think Rathbone is on the verge of breaking out even further, especially after good work this summer in camps and another strong football season this Fall.
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(OT/G) Kamari Blair Kamari Blair 6'6" | 245 lbs | OL Kirkwood | 2026 TN – Kirkwood
– Standing 6’6 with long arms and an outstanding frame for additional weigh, Blair is one of the more intriguing talents from the #TN2026 class that shows tremendous upside for left tackle in the college game. The Cobras junior O-lineman is built like a tackle and moves like one too. Blair is an athletic big man that has good feet and lower body athleticism to potentially handle the blind side. He is still a work in progress that must continue learning and developing his craft but the raw upside is definitely there. College coaches have already noticed this upside as Blair has landed a few offers while continuing to build his stock towards an eventual D1, possible Power Four guy. Keep an eye out on this Clarksville product moving forward as I expect Blair to breakout big time over the coming months.
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(Ath) Tre’von McGory Tre’von McGory 5'11" | 175 lbs | ATH Germantown | 2026 TN – Germantown
– The Red Devils are starting to generate some big time, athletic playmakers and McGory looks like the next one in line. This Memphis area product has “game changer” written all over him but to me, which side of the ball will that be? McGory has picked up several Power Four, D1 offers to this point with several of them coming for receiver but watching his film, I can see an excellent defensive back prospect as well. Now I do feel like McGory’s upside sits best on offense but I don’t want to disregard his potential on defense as I see a guy who could become a ball hawk within a college secondary. Either way, McGory is a dynamic prospect with playmaking upside that can be utilized in a variety of ways and he is still building his body and developing, so watch out!!
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