#TN2025 Top 500 (Rankings Rundown)

<!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Our final senior prospect rankings have arrived! We spent a lot of time in the lab breaking down film to provide our latest rankings, which we breakdown here w/ an in-depth of what to find inside the #PRZTN Top 500. </h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We have made it to our final senior rankings and it was a long, tedious process in the lab breaking down film that has led us to expanding into our Top 500 prospects. This is the deepest set of rankings we have put together with plenty of college talent still available as we head into signing day.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This could potentially be the deepest and most talented overall class we have had here in the Volunteer State but all that is yet to be seen! It's a talented senior crop with multiple positional groups that are heavy inside the Top 100 but also have depth as well. Here we provide a rundown on our new senior rankings and what you will see when you dive inside.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><a href="https://prepredzone.com/tennessee/rankings/2025-rankings/">Tennessee Top 500 Rankings</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>The Top Five</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Our number one overall prospect remains the same with Brentwood Academy quarterback <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='219419' first='George' last='MacIntyre']</strong>. The Eagles signal caller had a much better year compared to his junior campaign where I saw excellent improvement with his decision making.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Coming in ranked second is Lipscomb Academy O-lineman <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='219412' first='Chauncey' last='Gooden']</strong>. The future Colorado Buffalo is someone that might be able to step onto campus next year and immediately compete for playing time in the Big 12. One of the most improved seniors this year, who comes in ranked 3rd overall is Ravenwood defensive back <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='820942' first='Donovan' last='Starr']. </strong>The Raptors defender has taken a major step with his game this Fall and boosted himself into one of the better cover corner prospects in the Southern region and possibly the entire country.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Rounding out the top five see's Melrose running back <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='219401' first='Jamarion' last='Morrow'] </strong>placing fourth overall with Ensworth D-lineman and current Tennessee commit, <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1547440' first='Ethan' last='Utley'] </strong>coming in ranked fifth. Both Morrow and Utley have been inside our top five since our initial spring rankings and both are headed to play in the SEC next Fall.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1277349,"width":"361px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepredzone.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/05/eutley2.webp?w=720" alt="" class="wp-image-1277349" style="width:361px;height:auto" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- - - </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Several Changes Inside Top 50</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Anytime you sift through player rankings, you will always see changes and that's what occurred with our final senior Top 500. Several changes happened throughout the Top 100 but our top ten had very minimal changes.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Starr was the biggest addition to our Top Five while Page linebacker <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='390716' first='Brenden' last='Anes'] </strong>had the biggest rise into our Top Ten, placing 6th overall. The Patriots linebacker flourished this season by displaying continued growth with his football knowledge and overall athleticism. Right behind Anes to finish out the Top Ten consists of <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='611975' first='Kalen' last='Edwards'] </strong>(7th), <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='309135' first='Jaylan' last='Morgan'] </strong>(8th), <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='219372' first='Carson' last='Lawrence'] </strong>(9th) and placing 10th overall is <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='220241' first='Joakim' last='Dodson'] </strong>out of Baylor.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Multiple players who placed inside our Top 100 spring edition saw subtle rises within our updated rankings. Baylor teammates <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1058887' first='Shekai' last='Mills-Knight'] </strong>and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='219445' first='Jimmy' last='Bryson'] </strong>both made small jumps inside our Top 20 with Mills-Knight ranking 12th while Bryson moved up from 20th to 15th overall. Bartlett running back <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1002741' first='Geron' last='Johnson'] </strong>had a big jump where he went from the 30's all the way up to 16th. The Panthers ball carrier missed some time this year but showed enough in the summer and this Fall season to become our 3rd ranked running back.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>One of the biggest overall risers within our Top 50 prospects comes from Page senior <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='219351' first='William' last='Wiebush']</strong>. Placing in the 40's during the spring, the Patriots safety developed much further over the off-season months then proceeded to have a big senior year where Wiebush comes in ranked 29th overall and top five among our senior defensive backs.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Blackman Def. Tackle <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='390644' first='Archie' last='Roseman'] </strong>is another big mover in our updated rankings. The future MTSU Blue Raider really stepped forward this Fall to show his worth and prove how good he could be on the next level. Roseman went from outside our Top 100 to inside the Top 40, ranking 32nd overall.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Three new additions to our Top 100 are three seniors that are still available for the taking and three prospects that are just scratching the surface of their capabilities. BGA safety <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1230849' first='Locke' last='Kennedy'] </strong>was at IMG Academy (FL) at the time of our first rankings but since returning home, the Wildcats defender has shined bright, which has placed him inside our Top 40, coming in ranked 38th.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1540867,"width":"290px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepredzone.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/10/ithomas.jpg?w=683" alt="" class="wp-image-1540867" style="width:290px;height:auto" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Pearl Cohn senior edge defender <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1148636' first='Isaiah' last='Thomas'] </strong>is a hidden gem that is finally coming into his own after moving full time to the defensive side of the ball. His work off the edge this year has placed him on the college map while boosting his in-state ranking to 40th overall. Another edge guy that has made a big jump in our rankings is Summit defensive end <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='491440' first='Mekhi' last='Bell']</strong>. Coming in ranked 42nd, Bell is a tall, long and athletic pass rusher that took his game to another gear this Fall, where D1 schools are paying attention.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Centennial edge linebacker <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='301403' first='Aidan' last='Wright'] </strong>is another rankings riser that comes in placed at 49th overall. Recently decommitting from Memphis, the Cougars senior prospect has shown increased power and speed off the edge this year with enhanced agility to play in open space.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- - - </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>New Names Added to Rankings</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The entire recruiting, scouting process allows you to follow and watch prospects on a weekly basis, so there were certainly going to be new names added into our updated rankings. Several new prospects were not only added but made significant strides into our Top 100.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The biggest addition and new name to our rankings is Pope Prep senior <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1449677' first='Bo' last='Bailey']</strong>. Coming in ranked 55th overall, the Knights athlete bursted on the scene this Fall in a big way by displaying excellent natural skills that translate well to the college game but at what position? Bailey handled running back for his Knights team but could transition into multiple positions moving forward.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>BGA defensive back <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='402570' first='T.O.' last='Otey'] </strong>re-classified to the #TN2025 class, which makes him a new name to our senior rankings. Committed to Purdue, Otey is a talented young man with good upside for cover corner but still needs time to develop his body and game. Ranked 69th overall, he joins a strong defensive back class that pushes him down the list but is still worthy of a Top 100 selection.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>One of the biggest overall rankings risers is Brighton safety <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='605418' first='Taylon' last='Carpenter']</strong>. Coming in ranked 82nd overall, Carpenter made a massive rise in this update after a strong senior season with further development in his athleticism and speed. I feel Army is getting a steal here with Carpenter as I could see him starting for the Black Knights sooner than later.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Defensive end <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1536143' first='Brandon' last='Collins'] </strong>was on my radar over the past year but really broke through as a legitimate college prospect this Fall with a superb senior season. This Ensworth defensive prospect did a lot of good work in the off-season to improve his game and it showed this Fall. Collins ranks as the 84th overall prospect while seeing his recruitment interest peak over these past few months.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Sitting right behind Collins at 85th overall is Kirkwood edge linebacker <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1282466' first='Moses' last='Byrd']</strong>. This past Fall season was his best yet where the Cobras defender showed off his athleticism and burst off the edge along with his ability to play in space. Byrd also handled tight end for his Kirkwood team and performed very well.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1561662,"width":"276px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepredzone.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/11/mbyrd.jpg?w=400" alt="" class="wp-image-1561662" style="width:276px;height:auto" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Two Memphis area defensive backs went from unranked prospects in the Spring to Top 100 players this go around. Bartlett senior <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1369287' first='Bryson' last='Johnson']</strong> had a stellar senior season, playing corner for his Panthers team but sports the size and athleticism to handle multiple roles on the back end. He ranks 92nd overall and could end up being a steal for whoever he signs with as I feel Johnson is scratching the surface.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Germantown defender <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='866985' first='Kyle' last='Campbell'] </strong>comes in ranked 98th after a breakthrough season with the Red Devils where he showed increased abilities on the outside playing cornerback while enhancing his speed to potentially stay out there in college. Campbell's size and length also makes him a good candidate to excel at safety as well.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- - - </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Certain Positions Stacked Inside Top 100</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Looking through the positional groups within our top 100 prospects, three stand out with having the most players ranked. Those three positions are the offensive line, defensive line and defensive backs with the secondary holding the most overall ranked players with twenty two.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Three defensive backs reside inside the Top 10 with Starr, Morgan and Lawrence with another six sitting inside the Top 50. Those six are <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='328635' first='C.J.' last='Jimcoily'] </strong>(13th), Wiebush (29th), <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='529774' first='Ladeadrick' last='James'] </strong>(34th), <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='219407' first='Kolbe' last='Harmon'] </strong>(35th), Kennedy (39th) and Germantown senior <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='461255' first='Yasir' last='Muhammad'] </strong>coming in at 45th overall.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Rounding out the Top 100, the defensive backs have another thirteen prospects placed inside starting with Bearden senior <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1104939' first='Ethan' last='Couvertiere'] </strong>coming in at 60th. Following him inside the Top 100 are <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='467267' first='Bronson' last='Crisp'] </strong>(63rd), <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='835861' first='Austin' last='Kent'] </strong>(67th), Otey (68th), <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='858830' first='Malik' last='Hicks'] </strong>(72nd), <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1001170' first='Taylor' last='Lawrence'] </strong>(73rd), Carpenter (82nd), <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1269174' first='Hal' last='Niendorff'] </strong>(87th), <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1159809' first='Antoni' last='Morton'] </strong>(88th), <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='898263' first='Caiden' last='Anku'] </strong>(90th), Johnson (92nd), Campbell (98th) and Houston senior safety <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1110694' first='Andre' last='Allen'] </strong>coming in<strong> </strong>ranked 99th.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The secondary proved to be the best position group of all for the #TN2025 class but the offensive line isn't far behind. The big men on offense put fifteen players inside our Top 100 with Gooden being the top guy overall.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Following the Mustangs offensive guard is Bryson coming in at 15th but right behind him are several future college O-linemen. Jefferson Co. senior <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='504236' first='Nic' last='Moore'] </strong>comes in next at 21st. Future Virginia big man <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='258663' first='Jon' last='Adair'] </strong>follows after at 25th overall. Behind those two is <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='616543' first='Otto' last='VanRensburg'] </strong>(46th), <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='219438' first='Kyle' last='Larkin'] </strong>(51st), <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='466287' first='Alex' last='Boyd'] </strong>(54th), <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='491540' first='Sam' last='Roston'] </strong>(61st), <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1157374' first='Sam' last='Spicer'] </strong>(62nd), <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='250865' first='Ta'Khyian' last='Whitset'] </strong>(64th), <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='466272' first='Noah' last='Hacker'] </strong>(65th), <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='219378' first='Connor' last='Coffman'] </strong>(76th), <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='938106' first='Bo' last='Bryan'] </strong>(78th), <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='841185' first='Michael' last='Ray, Jr'] </strong>(79th) and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='467258' first='Eli' last='Dorton'] </strong>from Anderson Co., who places 91st inside our Top 100.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1242088,"width":"320px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepredzone.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/04/ovrensburg2.jpg?w=400" alt="" class="wp-image-1242088" style="width:320px;height:auto" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>It's a deep O-line class this year that also goes deeper throughout the Top 500. There are several big men on offense that are still available to be had. On the other side of the ball, the defensive line comes in next with thirteen overall players inside the Top 100 and top heavy within the Top 50.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Mentioned above, Utley is our top ranked defensive lineman, followed by Edwards, ranked 7th but those two have some talented guys behind them that are set to play on the Power Four or D1 level.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Pearl Cohn senior and future Indiana Hoosier, <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='855556' first='Kyler' last='Garcia'] </strong>places 27th overall. Another future Hoosier, <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='611956' first='Jhrevious' last='Hall'] </strong>comes in next ranked 30th. Those two are followed by <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='403566' first='Stephon' last='Shivers'] </strong>(31st), Roseman (32nd), <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='219400' first='Antonio' last='Carter, Jr'] </strong>(39th), Bell (42nd), <strong>Amir Leonard Jean-Charles </strong>(43rd), <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='820608' first='Kaiaulu' last='Micatrotto'] </strong>(66th), Collins (84th), <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1222988' first='Etison' last='Pholo'] </strong>(97th) and Marion Co. senior <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1282603' first='Myles' last='Mays'] </strong>finishing things off at 100th overall.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><a href="https://prepredzone.com/tennessee/rankings/2025-rankings/">#TN2025 Senior Prospect Rankings</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- - - - - </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Most Ranked Players by Position (Top 100)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Defensive Back (22) - Top Player: [player_tooltip player_id='820942' first='Donovan' last='Starr']</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Offensive Line (15) - Top Player: [player_tooltip player_id='219412' first='Chauncey' last='Gooden']</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Defensive Line (13) - Top Player: [player_tooltip player_id='1547440' first='Ethan' last='Utley']</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Running Back (11) - Top Player: [player_tooltip player_id='219401' first='Jamarion' last='Morrow']</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Linebacker (9) - Top Player: [player_tooltip player_id='390716' first='Brenden' last='Anes']</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Receiver (8) - Top Player: [player_tooltip player_id='220241' first='Joakim' last='Dodson']</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Edge (7) - Top Player: [player_tooltip player_id='219439' first='Eric' last='Hazzard']&nbsp;</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Tight End (6) - Top Player: [player_tooltip player_id='219421' first='Cameron' last='Sparks']</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Athlete (5) - Top Player: [player_tooltip player_id='219345' first='Jaylen' last='Mosley']&nbsp;</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Quarterback (4) - Top Player: [player_tooltip player_id='219419' first='George' last='MacIntyre']</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1540794,"width":"306px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepredzone.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/10/dstarr.jpg?w=653" alt="" class="wp-image-1540794" style="width:306px;height:auto" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image -->