Music City Mayhem: Saturday's Top 14U Performers

The Prep Redzone 7v7 Circuit stopped by Middle Tennessee again for the third year in a row after getting pushed back a week due to inclement weather. This year's Music City Mayhem was one to remember as a number of talented prospects showed up and showed out at Smyrna High School.   After covering some extremely talented prospects in the 14U division, it's time to present my list of top performers from Saturday's slate of games. Without any further ado, here's the top 14U performers from day one of Music City Mayhem.    In the first place spot on my list is [player_tooltip player_id='1643873' first='Caelen' last='Buckingham'], one of the first prospects to catch my attention on Saturday. Buckingham showcased his talent as a wide receiver and defensive back for the Tennessee Vultures, proving his ability to break free from the defense and get wide open for the pass. With great size and a solid wingspan, Buckingham made a number of great touchdown catches.     Making his presence known at the helm of TTG Smoke's offense was [player_tooltip player_id='1643785' first='Rhylon' last='Hinton'], an impressive gunslinger who made more than a few clutch passes during Saturday's slate of contests. Hinton caught my attention early on in 14U play with his ability to quickly scan the backfield and toss the short throw as well as touchdown passes.     Another player to establish himself was [player_tooltip player_id='1576784' first='Christian' last='Hulsey'], a wide receiver and defensive back for Level Up 14U. Hulsey caught my attention with his great size and wing span, showing off his ability to beat the defense to the endzone and elevate off the ground to haul in the touchdown pass. Hulsey also stood out defensively with his ability to lock down receivers and swat the ball to the ground.     I also liked [player_tooltip player_id='1633787' first='Terrance' last='Bivens'], another high-level wide receiver and defensive back on TTG Smoke's roster that caught my attention on Saturday. Bivens had great size, proving he could blast past the defense and quickly get open for the pass. I also liked how Bivens could use his size to bully the defense in the backfield. Bivens also impressed with his ability to lock down receivers on the defensive side of the ball.     Instantly showcasing his talent in 14U play was Ranson Thompson, a highly explosive athlete that made his presence known down the stretch during Saturday. I liked Thompson's breakaway speed and defensive strength. Another aspect of Thompson's playstyle that caught my eye was his solid size and ability to quickly read the pass. Thompson also proved his ability to make the clutch catch on third-down.     Also making a huge difference under center was Landon Wiley, a quarterback for 615 Select 14U that proved he could complete more than a few clutch passes, including several touchdowns. Wiley also caught my attention with his composure in crunch time, making a number of impressive passes against some tough defensive units. Wiley also stood out with his solid footwork and quick release. I fully expect Wiley to develop into a great gunslinger by the time his high school career rolls around.     Another prospect that balled out on Saturday was Nash Franks, a talented athlete with excellent size and catching ability. Franks was one of the most explosive talents on 615 Select's roster, utilizing his great size and wingspan to make a number of impressive plays. Franks showed off his ability to elevate off the ground to make the grab as well as read the offense on the other side of the ball.     I also liked [player_tooltip player_id='1704649' first='Jayden' last='Lanier'], a talented wide receiver and defensive back that had excellent size considering he's not in high school yet. Lanier's breakaway speed and catching ability made him nearly unstoppable on Saturday. I also liked how Lanier could quickly get open for the short pass on third-down and use his wingspan to shut down the deep pass on the defensive side of the ball.     Kemaury Lampkin caught my attention on both sides of the ball, proving he can make the clutch catch and lock down receivers on the defensive end. Lampkin was one of my favorite prospects to watch on Saturday due to his ability to make explosive plays in crunch time. I also liked how Lampkin could execute on both sides, beat the defense to the ball and overwhelm his opponent in the endzone.     Making his presence known at the helm of Level Up's offense was Logan Sells, a talented gunslinger with a strong arm. Sells caught my eye with his strong footwork and arm strength, proving he can connect with his receivers in stride. I also liked how Sells could scan the backfield and be precise with his passes. Sells also impressed me defensively with his ability to lock down the offense and disrupt the short pass.

The Prep Redzone 7v7 Circuit stopped by Middle Tennessee again for the third year in a row after getting pushed back a week due to inclement weather. This year's Music City Mayhem was one to remember as a number of talented prospects showed up and showed out at Smyrna High School.