The Five: #TN2025 Prospects to Watch in 2nd Round

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>After postseason action kicked off this past week with the first round of the playoffs, it's time to take a look at some intriguing #TN2025 prospects that should make their presence known as games continue this week. Without any further ado, here's my list of five senior playmakers to keep an eye on in the second round of the playoffs.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["219419"],"_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-673621a18d58a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Impressing me under center is [player_tooltip player_id='219419' first='George' last='MacIntyre'], a quarterback at Brentwood Academy. What I like about MacIntyre's playstyle is his ability to play quick, adapt to pressure in the pocket and utilize his arm strength to connect with his receivers anywhere on the field. I also like how MacIntyre can scramble to pickup a solid gain on the ground.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="http://www.hudl.com/video/3/16021263/64ef754f4debd309b83dfd99">Tape:</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["219387"],"_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-67362350be721"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Another offensive playmaker to watch for is [player_tooltip player_id='219387' first='Daune' last='Morris'], a running back at Oakland High School. Morris is highly explosive due to his ability to blast past the defense on the ground as well as his ability to quickly get open for the pass. I also like how Morris can use his breakaway speed to consistently find space to haul in the touchdown pass.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="http://www.hudl.com/v/2QHZ3a">Tape:</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["219439"],"_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-673621a18d5e6"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">I am additionally impressed with [player_tooltip player_id='219439' first='Eric' last='Hazzard'], an edge/defensive lineman at Page High School. Hazzard catches my attention with his ability to read the offense like a book, quickly apply pressure on the quarterback and his ability to consistently shut down consistent offensive production. I also like Hazzard's awareness, proving he can get in front of receivers for the interception.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="http://www.hudl.com/video/3/15037841/66e50f62801e22eaa1beca16">Tape:</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1269236"],"_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-6736247b0c100"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Making his presence known down the stretch is [player_tooltip player_id='1269236' first='Knox' last='McLean'], a tight end at Christ Presbyterian Academy. McLean stands out due to his excellent height and wingspan, proving he can consistently bully the defense in the backfield and get wide open for the deep pass. Another aspect of McLean's playstyle that impresses is his ability to break tackles on his way into enemy territory.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/14094727/6711d45edb5fb7dcad3d3835">Tape:</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1091839"],"_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-673624e604e00"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Also making a big difference offensively is [player_tooltip player_id='1091839' first='Landon' last='Smotherman'], a wide receiver/athlete at Nolensville High School. Smotherman impresses me with his ability to both operate at the helm of the offense and get open for the deep pass. Smotherman also stands out with his electric speed off the snap, showcasing his ability to get open in the backfield for the touchdown pass.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="http://www.hudl.com/video/3/17400258/66ca2814c91f14cc9220cbca">Tape:</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->