College Camp Season Standouts (Part I)

<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Camp season hasn't ended just yet but we made it through the bulk of them and several in-state prospects took advantage and boosted their stocks. These guys below are some of the players we felt took their game to another level and proved their worth. </h2>     ‘26 (QB) [player_tooltip player_id='402540' first='Femi' last='Babalola'] - Ravenwood   - Our #TN2026 quarterback class is deep and Babalola sits at the top of the list but nobody in his class might have had a better camp season than this Mid-Tennessee product. The Raptors junior signal caller traveled to and competed at some of the best college programs in the country and he performed very well. Babalola displayed excellent arm strength and accuracy along with the willingness to listen and adapt to coaching. The offers haven't arrived yet but they will in time. Babalola displays all the talent needed to be considered a Power Four prospect and potentially a Top 30 ranked prospect by Prep Redzone Tennessee.    - - - - -    (RB) [player_tooltip player_id='361227' first='Price' last='Davis'] - Maryville   - Coming into camp season looking to turn some heads, Davis more than did so at several stops, showing why he is considered a Top 10 prospect at his position by #PRZTN. The Rebels senior ball carrier showed off a variety of skills from his burst and speed to his ability to catch the ball out of the backfield. Davis is a well balanced ball player that brings a versatile skill set to the backfield and I think that versatility might have moved up some recruiting boards. Davidson and Valparaiso offered recently and they won't be the last. Look for a breakout season this Fall for Davis where I think he can boost his stock into potential D1 opportunities.    <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/PriceDavis01/status/1806124975193288763 </div></figure>   - - - - -    ‘26 (WR) [player_tooltip player_id='824736' first='Owen' last='Cabell'] - CPA   - Already considered one of the top receiver prospects from our #TN2026 class, Cabell did nothing but further his stock with several strong performances this summer at some of the best college programs in the country. The Lions junior wideout has a great combination of size, strength and speed that translates well to the Power Four level, so expect other power programs to get involved with this guy sooner than later. It will be fun to watch how this Nashville area receiver progresses throughout the coming season and how far he can raise his stock among other college coaches as well as national recruiting scouts.    - - - - -    (TE) [player_tooltip player_id='466271' first='Wes' last='Harper'] - Davidson Academy   - It's been an active off-season for Harper where he has done nothing but prove his worth for the college game and it continued during college camp season where this Nashville area pass catcher displayed a variety of skills that translate well to the next level. Through several stops this summer, Harper showed off his natural pass catching abilities along with nice route running and good enough speed to get by defenders. Word from the camp scene is that Harper impressed coaches with his feel for the game and understanding on how to get open. I think the start of his senior season is what coaches are waiting to see before they pull the trigger on offers but I believe they will and look good for doing so.   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/WesHarper14/status/1801423557060362458 </div></figure>   - - - - -    (OT/G) [player_tooltip player_id='466269' first='Ethan' last='Eubanks'] - Oak Ridge   - Eubanks needed to hit the camp scene hard this summer to prove his abilities as a potential college offensive tackle and I believe he did that, putting him on the verge of landing offers. Standing 6 '6 270 pounds, Eubanks has the athletic frame and skill set to make it on the college level but needed to show his lower base mobility and awareness to potentially achieve those offers. He showed all that and then some but still has a ways to go before he reaches his maximum capabilities. Eubanks must continue adding more weight but the tools are certainly there. His performance this summer proved that he may be worth a flier for either an FCS or possible D1 program looking for a long term blind side tackle.    - - - - -    ‘26 (OT/G) [player_tooltip player_id='402531' first='Charles' last='Humphrey Jr.'] - MASE   - It was a quiet off-season until we hit the college camp scene for this Memphis area O-lineman where Humphrey, Jr nearly dominated at every stop and obtained several strong offers. What the Phoenix junior O-lineman did to impress so many was show off his athleticism and upside to potentially play offensive tackle in college. Humphrey, Jr can move as well as stunt opponents due to his upper body strength and long arms. This 6'7 O-lineman is dripping with potential, so you can see and understand why schools like Oregon offered this West Tennessee product. His stock will only continue to rise over the coming months and eventually establish himself as a national recruit.    <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/Big_Jr_901/status/1797455968789508590 </div></figure>   - - - - -    ‘26 (DL) [player_tooltip player_id='624847' first='Jacob' last='Rice'] - Knox. Catholic   - This East Tennessee product is a name to know moving forward as Rice was already on my radar but after several strong performances throughout camp season, his stock will certainly be on the rise. Sporting D-line versatility, the Fighting Irish junior displayed several athletic traits during college camps that included good athleticism, active hands and a strong motor. Rice still has plenty of room to grow and skills to develop but watching over his camp tape, he shows definite upside for the college game. Look for his stock to continue rising over the Fall months as Rice steps into a starting, lead role along the Fighting Irish defensive line.    - - - - -    (LB) [player_tooltip player_id='841262' first='Kelton' last='Crisp'] - Station Camp   - Crisp began his rise up the recruiting charts early on in the off-season and it continued all the way into college camp season where this Mid-Tennessee product dominated at just about every stop along the way. The Bison edge rusher has landed several offers this summer by way of his ability to get off the snap quickly and find the ball in a hurry. Crisp has developed himself into one of the better edge pass rushers we have from the #TN2025 class and college coaches are recognizing those skills. It's been fun to watch his progression throughout the off-season and I think it should translate in a big way this Fall where Crisp could fight to lead in the state in tackles for loss and sacks.   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/CrispKelton/status/1798888391582372210 </div></figure>   - - - - -    (DB) [player_tooltip player_id='529774' first='Ladeadrick' last='James'] - Houston   - Coming off a breakout junior season, James continued his strong play into this off-season and summer camp scene where he displayed the outstanding athleticism shown on film. The Mustangs senior defender is a versatile performer that can play a variety of positions across the secondary but his speed shown in college camps may help him play on the outside at cornerback. James had excellent performances this summer in front of some big time coaches that might push his stock into full time Power Four status. The first part of his senior season will go a long towards seeing if those big programs get on board with this Memphis area, Top 50 ranked prospect by #PRZTN.    - - - - -    (Ath) [player_tooltip player_id='390722' first='Sam' last='Pickett III'] - Marion Co.   - The talent has always been there but college coaches are finally starting to recognize Pickett and his upside for the next level. Throughout college camp season, the Warriors senior two-way talent has done nothing but impress at every stop along the way and showing why he is worthy of more D1 looks. Pickett has received multiple camp offers from FCS schools but the way he is performing right now, bigger programs need to take a longer look. His senior season will be interesting to watch as Pickett won't see too many guys on his level that can compete with him athletically, so there is a big chance for the Warriors prospect to put up big numbers but also contend for Mr. Football as well.   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/CSmithScout/status/1793324139257672090 </div></figure>