Recruiting Stock Risers (#TN2027 Class)

<!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Through this early part of recruiting season, these 2027 prospects have started to see their stocks rise and I don't think none of the guys below will see things slow down anytime soon. </h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>(QB) [player_tooltip player_id='1305768' first='D.J.' last='Hunter'] - Bearden</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- Already established as one of the top passers from our rising junior class, Hunter is starting to see his recruitment take-off with recent offers from Kentucky and MTSU as well as strong interest coming from several others. Sporting good size along with an excellent arm action, Hunter has the physical tools and traits to eventually see plenty of Power Four schools get on board with offers. This past weekend, the Bulldogs signal caller took in an unofficial visit with Florida St. The Seminoles have yet to offer but that may change after spending quality time on campus with Hunter. I fully expect to see this guy's stock continue to rise as more and more college coaches look over his film and learn about his abilities both on and off the field.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- - - - -&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>(RB) [player_tooltip player_id='1103496' first='Asa' last='Barnes'] - Westview&nbsp;</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- Maybe nobody from our #TN2027 class has seen their stock surge more over the past two weeks than this West Tennessee ball carrier. Barnes comes from a 3A program in Westview but has garnered interest from some power college programs by landing recent offers from Alabama, Florida St. and Ohio State. Those are three massive offers for Barnes, which definitely puts him on the map as one of the top running back prospects from our rising junior class. Watching over his film and following Barnes, I can see where college coaches have interest with him, so I expect his recruitment to continue exploding and seeing his stock soar.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1419940,"width":"359px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepredzone.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/09/asabarnes-crop-700x460-1725420335.jpg?w=700" alt="" class="wp-image-1419940" style="width:359px;height:auto" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- - - - -&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>(Ath) [player_tooltip player_id='1556594' first='Lawrence' last='Britt'] - Lausanne</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- During the open recruiting period last month, Britt became one of the more sought after prospects coming out of the greater Memphis area and the state of Tennessee. Britt had a bevy of college coaches visit school over the past few weeks with him landing new offers from the likes of Florida St., Missouri, Ole Miss, Tennessee, UNLV and USC. The Lynx two-way talent has a skill set that could develop and translate to either side of the ball but college coaches might be looking at Britt as a potential running back. It will be interesting to see how Britt's body and game develops further over the next two years and how high his recruiting stock will rise.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- - - - -&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>(Ath) [player_tooltip player_id='1285495' first='Tae' last='Walden, Jr'] - Collierviile</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- The next stud recruit to come out to the Dragons program looks to be this long and athletic two-way talent that landed some big offers over the past few weeks. Schools like ETSU, Florida St., Southern Miss and UNLV extended new offers recently to Walden, Jr and they won't be the last. Looking at our #TN2027 crop of recruits, Walden, Jr will be one of the more interesting cases to follow as I'm not sure yet at what position he will develop into the most. The Dragons junior has nice size and length that could excel at receiver or in the secondary. His development over the off-season will be key to not just his overall game but his recruitment as well.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- - - - -&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>(DT/OL) [player_tooltip player_id='1527497' first='Jamarkus' last='Pittman'] - MASE&nbsp;</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- Over the past two weeks, nobody from the #TN2027 class has been hotter on the recruiting trail than Pittman and I expect his stock to continue rising over the next several months. What makes the Phoenix big man intriguing is his upside to become a dominating Def. Tackle prospect but also possibly develop himself into a formidable offensive lineman in college as well. His stock is high right now with college coaches with recent offers coming from Arkansas, Arkansas St., Boston College, Fla Atlantic, Florida St., Memphis, Ole Miss, UNLV and Wisconsin. Look for many other Power Four programs to get on board with Pittman very soon, turning him into a national prospect.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1616302,"width":"289px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepredzone.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2025/02/jampittman.jpg?w=400" alt="" class="wp-image-1616302" style="width:289px;height:auto" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- - - - -&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>(S) [player_tooltip player_id='903033' first='Omarii' last='Sanders'] - FRA</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- Talking about national recruits, this Nashville area safety prospect is becoming one, especially after the in-flux of power offers over the past few weeks. Sanders is an athletic, big and powerful safety/hybrid linebacker prospect that brings tons of potential and upside to the playing field. Big time programs are taking notice as Sanders had landed recent offers from Boston College, Florida St., Georgia Tech, Liberty, Missouri, Oregon, SMU, TCU and Texas. Plenty others will join the fold sooner than later because the Panthers defensive prospect is just too talented. It will be fun to watch his progression over the coming two years because I see a lot of next level potential with Sanders and that means possible beyond the collegiate level.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- - - - -&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>(S) [player_tooltip player_id='1585726' first='Kenneth' last='Simon'] - Bearden</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- Built almost in the same mold of Sanders above, this East Tennessee defensive talent has seen his stock soar over the past month with a variety of D1 and Power programs extending offers. Simon has a unique skill set with a big, physical frame that could fit the “Star” position role within a college defense. Some of his newly offered schools like Arkansas, Auburn, Georgia Tech, Indiana, Liberty, Memphis, SMU, Southern Miss, Tulane and Virginia Tech could view Simon as a safety or potential “Star” backer on the next level. Developing his speed further this off-season will be key in his development but I still expect to see his offer list expand due to his raw athletic upside.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- - - - -&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>(S) [player_tooltip player_id='1294979' first='Jarrell' last='Chandler']</strong> <strong>- Knox. Halls </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- Another East Tennessee defensive back that's seeing his stock take-off is this Knoxville area defender that brings a lot of physical traits and athletic upside to the field that translates well to the college game. Standing roughly 6'3 185 pounds, Chandler has great size along with nice length that could develop well at safety but also receiver. I think most of the newly offered schools like Arkansas, Georgia Tech, Indiana , SMU and Tulane have Chandler pinpointed for safety but the Red Devils rising junior is talented enough to be recruited for offense as well. I don't expect this guy's stock to drop anytime soon as I feel Chandler is just now starting to make noise on the recruiting trail.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1616303,"width":"314px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepredzone.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2025/02/jchandler.jpg?w=400" alt="" class="wp-image-1616303" style="width:314px;height:auto" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image -->