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Class 5A 2027 Prospects to Watch

Class 5A 2027 Prospects to Watch
Ryder McConville
Ryder McConville
June 28, 2024 @ 03:24 PM
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De’marcus Huffine Jr
De’marcus Huffine Jr 5'10" | 140 lbs | DB | 2027
TN
Grant White
Grant White 5'11" | 210 lbs | DL/LB | 2027
TN
Jaylon Benjamin
Jaylon Benjamin 6'1" | 200 lbs | QB | 2027
TN
Malik Howard
Malik Howard 6'4" | 225 lbs | TE | 2027
TN
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 2027 class is filled with multiple intriguing prospects and today we are taking a look at the players in Class 5A of Tennessee. After watching the film, these players show a bunch of promise.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["904027"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-667f1c173d06e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='904027' first='Jaylon' last='Benjamin'] shows excellent talent on tape as a dual threat quarterback. He has good arm talent to combine quality velocity with excellent touch to layer passes. On the run, he breaks tackles with quality athleticism in space. Benjamin shows good pocket awareness to maneuver the pocket to make plays.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1245515"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-667f1c173d0d4"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">De'Marcus Huffine Jr looks very comfortable in zone coverage. He leverages multiple routes very well with quality transitions to get into the best position possible. Overall, he shows good athletic ability and processing skills. Good job staying over the top, Huffine Jr understands his responsibilities well.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["905241"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-667f1c173d118"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='905241' first='Grant' last='White'] is an excellent player on both sides of the ball for Page High School. He is a disruptive edge player that shows good instincts vs the run. Very good hustle player, White flies around the field when rushing the passer and on the back side of runs.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["483481"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-667f1c173d159"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='483481' first='Malik' last='Howard'] looks very good at both tight end and defensive end. He stretches the field when working the seam with good athleticism and ball skills. On defense, Howard is very strong at the point of attack with a very good ability to deconstruct blocks and avoid them. Overall, he is instinctive on both sides of the ball.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->

The 2027 class is filled with multiple intriguing prospects and today we are taking a look at the players in Class 5A of Tennessee. After watching the film, these players show a bunch of promise.

Jaylon Benjamin

Jaylon Benjamin

TN
QB
HEIGHT 6'1"
WEIGHT 200
POS QB
CLASS 2027
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Jaylon
Benjamin QB
Class
2027
Height
6'1"
Weight
200
HS
Clinton
|
TN
Class 5A 2027 Prospects to Watch
Jaylon Benjamin shows excellent talent on tape as a dual threat quarterback. He has good arm talent to...
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School: Clinton
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De&#8217;marcus Huffine Jr

De’marcus Huffine Jr

HEIGHT 5'10"
WEIGHT 140
POS DB
CLASS 2027
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De’marcus
Huffine Jr DB
Class
2027
Height
5'10"
Weight
140
HS
Powell
|
TN
Class 5A 2027 Prospects to Watch
De’Marcus Huffine Jr looks very comfortable in zone coverage. He leverages multiple routes very well with quality transitions...
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De’marcus Huffine Jr

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School: Powell
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Grant White

Grant White

TN
DL/LB
HEIGHT 5'11"
WEIGHT 210
POS DL/LB
CLASS 2027
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Grant
White DL/LB
Class
2027
Height
5'11"
Weight
210
HS
Page
|
TN
Class 5A 2027 Prospects to Watch
Grant White is an excellent player on both sides of the ball for Page High School. He is...
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State: Tennessee
School: Page
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Malik Howard

Malik Howard

TN
TE
HEIGHT 6'4"
WEIGHT 225
POS TE
CLASS 2027
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Malik
Howard TE
Class
2027
Height
6'4"
Weight
225
HS
Oak Ridge
|
TN
Class 5A 2027 Prospects to Watch
Malik Howard looks very good at both tight end and defensive end. He stretches the field when working...
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School: Oak Ridge
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