Winter Showcase Top Offensive Performers

<h2 class="wp-block-heading">We had a large group of talented offensive prospects at the #PRZTN Showcase last weekend with several guys taking their stock to another level. Below are the players we thought had stand out days, earning their place among the top offensive performers. </h2>     (QB) [player_tooltip player_id='1422897' first='Tyler' last='Thompson'] - Marshall Co.    - Thompson made a statement in his first off-season camp setting by earning MVP honors for the quarterback position and continuing his surge as one of the better signal callers coming out of the Mid-TN region for the #TN2026 class. The Tigers rising senior had a consistent, steady showing throughout camp, displaying nice poise, a strong right arm and the ability to place the ball on time with anticipation and accuracy. Thompson also did well during testing where he ran one of the fastest times of all quarterbacks in attendance. Work needs to continue in the weight room for Thompson but I like what I saw from him and his potential this Fall and beyond into the college ranks.    - - - - -    (QB) [player_tooltip player_id='492553' first='Hudson' last='Tucker'] - Briarcrest Christian   - Sporting a strong right arm with an open mind to coaching, Tucker had a very good day at the Winter Showcase on Saturday, showing why he is a current Top 10 ranked quarterback by Prep Redzone Tennessee. The Saints rising senior passer came to Mt. Juliet ready to put on a show and he did just that. Tucker was as comfortable in a camp setting as anybody where he put his arm strength on display throughout the entire camp while also continuing to enhance and prove his deceptive athleticism. Tucker is a good athlete that moves well but his money is made standing tall in the pocket and pushing the ball down field. His camp work was excellent and an indicator of what's ahead for Tucker and that's potentially a breakout off-season.    - - - - -    (QB) [player_tooltip player_id='1577633' first='Lane' last='Clement'] - Science Hill    - Traveling down from the far corner of East Tennessee, Clement came ready to show off his abilities and push his recruiting stock forward and I believe he did just that. This 6'4 gunslinger displayed some of the best arm talent of all quarterbacks in attendance, showing why he could develop into a D1 level talent. Clement has legit college size as well as a powerful right arm and good footwork. Several occasions throughout camp, the Hilltoppers quarterback threw some beautiful deep passes that were put on target with accuracy. During 1 on 1 competitions, Clement stepped up even further where he threw his guys open to make plays after the catch. There is much to continue learning about this guy but Saturday definitely made an impression on me as a potential Top 10 in-state quarterback.    <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/LaneClement16/status/1875722785982705861 </div></figure>   - - - - -    ‘28 (RB) [player_tooltip player_id='1030608' first='Jack' last='Ferguson'] - Baylor   - Taking home running back MVP honors for the second year in a row, Ferguson had one of the better overall performances from anybody at our Winter Showcase. The Red Raiders rising sophomore may be a bit undersized but Ferguson makes up for it with elite quickness and change of direction skills. He put some linebackers on skates at camp during positional work then proceeded to do well in 1 on 1 competition where his receiving abilities were put on display. This guy is simply a “ball player” that competes with a fearless attitude along with the ability to be a game changing ball carrier. It will be interesting to see how Ferguson continues to develop and eventually gains a big role in the backfield for Baylor.    - - - - -    (RB) [player_tooltip player_id='1133241' first='Hunter' last='Uland'] - Cornersville   - It's been an active off-season thus far for Uland and he continued his work at the Winter Showcase on Saturday where he proved to be one of the better running back performers at camp. Sporting good size with a big frame and wide shoulders, Uland has the look of a potential college guy that took advantage of the camp setting on Saturday by displaying a variety of skills that translate well to the next level. The Bulldogs rising senior tested well in the early portion of camp then showed off his quick feet and vision during positional work. He capped his day off by displaying excellent hands catching passes down field. Uland has the potential to be a three down back on the college stage that can run, catch and pass block.   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/hunter_uland2/status/1875897072848662943 </div></figure>   - - - - -    ‘27 (RB) [player_tooltip player_id='723428' first='Larry' last='Sanders II'] - Brentwood Academy   - This rising junior running back was one of the more impressive offensive performers at Saturdays Showcase where on several occasions Sanders made defenders look silly. The Eagles ball carrier is undersized but is built like a rock and moves like a fish. The dude is elusive and slippery with the ball in his hands. His quick moves laterally and his overall speed allowed Sanders to nearly dominate in 1 on 1's versus the linebackers. Once the official testing numbers come back, I bet Sanders proves to be at the top of that list too for his position. Saturday was a big step in the right direction for Sanders as he made a lasting impression that should continue throughout the coming off-season.    - - - - -    (WR) [player_tooltip player_id='212366' first='Kalvin' last='Moua'] - Rossville Chrst. Academy   - If this West Tennessee wideout was four to five inches taller, you would be hearing his name a lot more because Moua is a baller that handled defensive backs with ease at the Winter Showcase. Playmaker is the first thing you think of when watching him perform. Moua used his neck breaking speed and elite route running to dominate against the opposition. His entire camp showing from testing, to positional work and in 1 on 1's was one of the better individual performances on the day. I don't know what his future looks like beyond high school ball but Moua is a fearless, athletic game changer that can simply ball!   - - - - -    ‘27 (WR) [player_tooltip player_id='1103038' first='Brylan' last='Oduor'] - Blackman   - Get to know this Murfreesboro area receiver because Oduor is a star in the making that keeps getting better and better every time I see him in person. Saturday at the #PRZTN Winter Showcase, Oduor put together one of the better receiving performances of the day, displaying great skills that translate well to the college game. Defensive backs had a hard time dealing with his physical abilities. The Blaze rising junior has an excellent size, speed combo along with some vastly improved route running that makes him very appealing for collegiate coaches. The sky's the limit for Oduor as he may have as much potential as anybody from the Showcase and as much as any receiver in the state of Tennessee.    <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/BrylanOduorr/status/1875710434319462470 </div></figure>   - - - - -    (WR) [player_tooltip player_id='1142024' first='Justin' last='Cagle'] - Gallatin   - One of the biggest surprises from our Winter Showcase was the play of this Gallatin wideout, who used his speed and playmaking abilities to stand out among his peers. Cagle had himself a coming out party last weekend. He did very well during the testing part of camp, where he ran one of the fastest times of everybody  then went into 1 on 1 action and continued to excel. The Green Wave pass catcher displayed excellent speed off the line, strong hands with contested catches and good route running that will only get better with further development. He does more time in the weight room to continue filling out his body but the athletic tools are there to become a potential college guy down the road.    - - - - -    (WR) [player_tooltip player_id='1368048' first='Dylan' last='Shannon'] - Bartlett   - This Memphis wideout may not bring a lot of flash to the field but Shannon is a gamer that performs well under the lights. Traveling up for our Winter Showcase last weekend, the Bartlett pass catcher had one of the more consistent performances from his position at camp, displaying strong hands and excellent body control along with one of the fastest 40 times on the offensive side of the ball. When we got to 1 on 1 competition, Shannon continued his consistent play, proving he is a sleeper prospect to keep an eye on throughout the coming off-season months. The Panthers receiver can definitely keep developing his game but I simply like how this guy plays and what he brings to the playing field.    - - - - -    (G/C) [player_tooltip player_id='402530' first='Camden' last='Goforth'] - McMinn Co.    - For the second year in a row, this East Tennessee mauler went home with the #PRZTN Winter Showcase MVP award for the offensive linemen and it wasn't even close as to who would win. Goforth was an absolute beast last weekend where he continued to build his stock as one of the top O-line prospects from our #TN2026 class. It was a consistent day for Goforth from start to finish. He tested really well (5.1 40 time), looked crisp and smooth during positional work then dominated in 1 on 1's where nobody was able to get past him. Goforth has yet to see his recruitment take off but that has to change soon as this 6'4 300 plus pound O-lineman is too good to be lacking the offers he currently doesn't have.    <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/camden_goforth/status/1875688874116321515 </div></figure>   - - - - -    (OT/G) [player_tooltip player_id='1366546' first='Jacob' last='Crow'] - Alcoa   - Coming off winning a state title and earning All-State honors by the coaches, Crow continued his strong work at the #PRZTN Winter Showcase where he placed himself among the top performers from camp. The Tornadoes O-lineman is a massive young man with a great body/frame and long arms that says he could play tackle on the next level. He showed off those abilities at camp where he handled the pass rush very well. Now he wasn't the quickest into his drop but Crow's size was enough to keep the edge rushers in-check. Watching this guy perform in person, Crow proved to me that he is legit and a prospect to watch moving forward as I could see D1 and FCS schools get involved with him sooner than later.    - - - - -    ‘27 (G/C) [player_tooltip player_id='904845' first='Marlee' last='Watts'] - Alcoa   - The Tornadoes had two of the better O-line performers last weekend at our Showcase with Watts having his coming out party as potentially one of the better guard prospects coming out of the #TN2027 recruiting class. That statement is made after watching Watts perform well during his positional work as well as his 1 on 1 action, where I don't think he was beaten once. Watts is a wide bodied young man with active, powerful hands that kept D-linemen at bay throughout the camp. He also showed excellent lower body movements, using his feet to anchor and stay in front of defenders. Watts could provide interior versatility. He has the game and makeup to handle all three positions on the inside and he still has a ways to go before he reaches his maximum potential, so keep eyes open on this big time talent out of Alcoa.    - - - - -  Other Top Performers: (QB) [player_tooltip player_id='1535798' first='Connor' last='Jenne'] - Silverdale, (WR) [player_tooltip player_id='1549102' first='Javin' last='Drewelow'] - NCS, (WR/TE) [player_tooltip player_id='1592110' first='Nick' last='Johnson'] - Cookeville, (WR) Shakim Atkinson, Jr - Southwind,  (WR) [player_tooltip player_id='1595026' first='Parker' last='Emerson'] - Brentwood, (OL) [player_tooltip player_id='1566197' first='Parker' last='Cox'] - Upperman, (C/G) [player_tooltip player_id='1590486' first='Andrew' last='Duggan'] - Cleveland, (OT/G) [player_tooltip player_id='1592127' first='Carmello' last='Peoples'] - Tyner Acad.   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/JavinDrewelow/status/1875961437824369021 </div></figure>