#TN2026 Rankings (Offensive Overview)

Chris Smith April 24, 2025 @ 04:05 PM

<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Our senior rankings have arrived! We got things going in a big way by producing our Tennessee Top 300!! Here we breakdown the offensive talent inside our rankings and where they place among the 300. </h2>     <a href="https://prepredzone.com/tennessee/rankings/2026-rankings/">#TN2026 Prospect Rankings</a>   - Our senior rankings have finally arrived and in good time on the day of the NFL Draft and right before we crank up summer camp season. It was a long, thorough process breaking down and evaluating tons of film while seeing a lot of these prospects in person at camps, 7v7 events or training.    Our rankings are based on measurables, production and potential for the next level. Our Top 300 will evolve over the coming months where guys will move up and down the board while being expanded upon during the Fall football season.    Here we provide a position by position brief review with our offensive prospect rankings and who to know about moving into summer camp season.    Quarterbacks    - The top overall prospect inside our senior rankings resides here in Nash. Christian signal caller [player_tooltip player_id='402548' first='Jared' last='Curtis']. The Eagles senior gunslinger is our #PRZTN #1 overall prospect for the 2026 cycle that has yet to make his college decision. This is a talented young man with great physical traits and tremendous upside for the next level that is considering Georgia, Oregon and South Carolina for his college home.    Currently committed to Louisville, senior [player_tooltip player_id='222957' first='Briggs' last='Cherry'] (Baylor) is our 2nd ranked quarterback and 10th overall prospect that brings a lot of tools to the field that could allow him to see the field early during his career in the Atlantic Coast Conference.    Sitting right behind those top two are [player_tooltip player_id='688833' first='Hugh' last='Price'] (3rd QB/19th overall) from MBA and [player_tooltip player_id='402540' first='Femi' last='Babalola'] (4th QB/21st overall) that are destined for the Power Four or D1 playing field. Both these guys bring big arms to the gridiron along with physical tools that should allow them to become college starters one day.    <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepredzone.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2025/01/fbabalola.jpg?w=400" alt="" class="wp-image-1604069" style="width:268px;height:auto" /></figure>   One of the biggest stock risers throughout the off-season has been Upperman quarterback [player_tooltip player_id='1254853' first='Bronzden' last='Chaffin']. Coming in ranked 40th overall (5th QB), the Bees talented senior leader has built a strong name over the past few months where he has teams like Bowling Green, MTSU, Southern Miss, Virginia Tech and others in hot pursuit.    The top five quarterbacks in this class have established themselves as bonafide P4 or D1 guys but the guys behind them are prospects that sit on that D1 fringe but have talent to get there. Placed 6th among of quarterback rankings, Southwind senior [player_tooltip player_id='480742' first='Kelvin' last='Perkins'] (59th overall) is a former Mr. Football winner that is one of the best dual threat guys we have from the #TN2026 class.    Ensworth senior [player_tooltip player_id='1153810' first='Taylor' last='Hasselbeck'] checks in next at 92nd overall (7th QB) after a crisp and efficient junior year that saw him lead his Tigers team to double digit wins and one game away from a D2-Class AAA title game appearance. This Mid-TN product sits inside our Top 7 quarterbacks due to his high football knowledge, clean mechanics and ability to read defenses.    Coming off a breakout junior season, BGA quarterback [player_tooltip player_id='914547' first='Kaedyn' last='Marable'] (105th overall/8th QB) put up stellar numbers last Fall that had him in consideration for Mr. Football. I expect him to be right in the mix again this year. A hidden gem in our eyes, Briarcrest senior [player_tooltip player_id='492553' first='Hudson' last='Tucker'] (112th overall/9th QB) has a big arm that plays up well on the next level along with sporting a great feel for the game of football that should help any college locker room.    New to the state of Tennessee, senior [player_tooltip player_id='1577633' first='Lane' last='Clement'] (114th overall/10th QB) is one of the more talented pure passers we have from the #TN2026 crop that has yet to break through with offers but I can see that changing after a strong summer camp season and a breakout senior year.    Also new to the Volunteer State, quarterback [player_tooltip player_id='986857' first='Ridge' last='Holman'] places next in our rankings at 144th overall (11th QB) but could boost his stock with good work this summer in camps and a strong senior year with Davidson Academy. Coming in ranked right behind Holman at 145th and 146th overall are [player_tooltip player_id='1467540' first='Elliott' last='Drapeau'] (12th QB) from McCallie and [player_tooltip player_id='964976' first='Kannon' last='Burroughs'] (13th QB) from Green Hill that show D1 upside but have yet to see their recruiting take-off.    <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepredzone.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/09/IMG_20240928_105020.jpg?w=635" alt="" class="wp-image-1510623" style="width:211px;height:auto" /></figure>   One of the better dual threat quarterbacks we have from our senior class is Unicoi Co. senior [player_tooltip player_id='1115203' first='Kolby' last='Jones'] (207th overall/14th QB), who comes from a small part of the state but shows tools to excel on the college level. Winning Mr. Football last year as a junior, Marshall Co. signal caller [player_tooltip player_id='1422897' first='Tyler' last='Thompson'] checks in next at 215th overall (15th QB) but could boost his ranking in our next update with another strong showing on the field this Fall.    The rest of our QB rankings include [player_tooltip player_id='205650' first='Blaine' last='Stansberry'] (216th overall/16th QB) from Oak Ridge, [player_tooltip player_id='1312859' first='Maddox' last='Giel'] (217th overall/17th QB) from MUS, [player_tooltip player_id='1150057' first='Ryan' last='Wirtzfeld'] (229th overall/18th QB) from Webb School, [player_tooltip player_id='402559' first='Maverick' last='Chance'] (229th overall/19th QB) from Ravenwood, [player_tooltip player_id='1102989' first='Amari' last='Lethgo'] (239th overall/20th QB) from Knox. Halls and [player_tooltip player_id='1315648' first='Damarcus' last='Strickland'] from Dickson Co., placing himself 286th overall (21st QB).    - - - - -    Running Backs    - Our senior crop of running backs isn't too flashy but it's a solid class with depth that can grow further into our next updated rankings in the Fall. As things look right now, we have eight ball carriers placed inside our Top 100 with Whitehaven senior [player_tooltip player_id='1431775' first='Christopher' last='Talley'] (25th overall) being our current top ranked running back. The Tigers senior is ultra talented with track speed that should develop even further with a college weight system behind him.    New to Anderson Co. for the Fall season, senior [player_tooltip player_id='806042' first='Jayzon' last='Thompson'] ranks next at 41st overall (2nd RB) with the possibility of boosting his ranking with a strong year with the Mavericks. Right behind him sits USJ ball carrier [player_tooltip player_id='471474' first='LeKhy' last='Thompkins']. The Bruins power back (42nd overall/3rd RB) has a bevy of Power Four and D1 schools in pursuit for his services with the possibility of seeing others get involved over the coming summer months.    CPA senior [player_tooltip player_id='1335216' first='Rawls' last='Patterson'] places next as our 4th ranked running back (66th overall) and one of the more clean prospects we scouted throughout this process. He was a major piece behind his team's state title run last year and will be leaned upon to do it again this Fall while also contending for Mr. Football honors. Closely behind Patterson sits East Nashville ball carrier [player_tooltip player_id='971296' first='Keith' last='Johnson']. The Eagles senior (68th overall/5th RB) had to miss most of his junior year due to injury but showed enough talent on film to be considered a D1 level prospect.    <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepredzone.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2025/04/kjohnson2.jpg?w=682" alt="" class="wp-image-1662252" style="width:220px;height:auto" /></figure>   Coming in ranked 80th and 81st overall within our senior rankings are [player_tooltip player_id='800803' first='Chelton' last='Swafford'] (6th RB) from Beech and Nashville Christian ball carrier [player_tooltip player_id='1238919' first='T.J.' last='Ward'] (7th RB). Both these guys are well built physically, sporting the size and speed to become game changers on the college stage one day. Rounding out the Top 100 sits Houston senior [player_tooltip player_id='829107' first='Marcelles' last='Davis']. The Mustangs power back (83rd overall/8th RB) brings a nice combination of power and speed to the field along with upside in the pass game as a solid receiver out of the backfield.    BGA running back [player_tooltip player_id='1405419' first='Ethan' last='Kellum'] (120th overall/9th RB) sits under the radar at the moment but has college starter written all over him. He has a nice physical body/frame that gives him great balance while also having nice speed into the open field and the willingness to pass block that should appeal to collegiate coaches.    Ranking 140th overall and 10th among our running backs, Shelbyville senior [player_tooltip player_id='834613' first='Robert' last='Bailey'] is a load to handle out of the backfield and the state's leading returning rusher from the 2024 season. Sitting right behind at 141st overall is FRA senior [player_tooltip player_id='1106238' first='Michael' last='Hassell']. A natural athlete that goes both ways for his Panthers team, Hassell (11th RB) is a speed back that is tough to deal with once he hits the open field.    A stock riser to watch over the summer camp season and into the Fall football year is Kirkwood ball carrier [player_tooltip player_id='1432194' first='Josiah' last='Claybrooks']. Coming in ranked 162nd overall, the Cobras (12th RB) senior back had a breakthrough junior year that put himself on the map but shows the upside to boost his stock further and potentially get onto the college radar.    Coming right behind Claybrooks at 163rd and 164th overall are [player_tooltip player_id='491463' first='Aiden' last='Perry'] (13th RB) from Science Hill and [player_tooltip player_id='1600242' first='Marquis' last='Gardner'] (14th RB) from Chatt. Prep, that are two of the fastest running backs we have from this year's class that could become stock risers during our updated rankings in the Fall.    Ranking 15th among our running backs, Boyd Buchanan senior [player_tooltip player_id='402534' first='David' last='Green'] (176th overall) is a powerful ball carrier that has the look and playing style to contend for starting carries one day on the college level. Milan senior [player_tooltip player_id='1562203' first='Jaydon' last='Peete'] (183rd overall/16th RB) is coming off a breakout junior season that saw him earn Mr. Football for the Class 2A level and it's resulted in landing a few FCS offers so far this off-season.    <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepredzone.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2025/01/jpeete.jpg?w=700" alt="" class="wp-image-1608817" style="width:264px;height:auto" /></figure>   Our next set of ranked running backs sit closely together, bunched up as guys who are talented but sit under the radar, waiting for their college stocks to take-off. Those guys include [player_tooltip player_id='1474355' first='Maurice' last='Lawrence'] (195th overall/17th RB) from Jackson Chrst., [player_tooltip player_id='853128' first='Marvancy' last='Johnson'] (200th overall/18th RB) from Tullahoma, [player_tooltip player_id='1134336' first='JaMychal' last='Buckner'] (202nd overall/19th RB) from South Pitt, [player_tooltip player_id='1532741' first='James' last='Pierre'] (202nd overall/20th RB) from The Webb School, [player_tooltip player_id='800786' first='Tory' last='Beaufort'] (203rd overall/21st RB) from Bearden, [player_tooltip player_id='853119' first='Jaedyn' last='Harris'] (205th overall/22nd RB) from Knox. Central and [player_tooltip player_id='1651725' first='Darreus' last='McFadden'] (206th overall/23rd RB) out of Briarcrest Christian that are starters for their respective teams and talented runners that could have stellar senior years.    Rounding out the running backs are four guys in [player_tooltip player_id='1199149' first='Hicks' last='Hunter'] (256th overall/24th RB) from Sycamore, [player_tooltip player_id='1133241' first='Hunter' last='Uland'] (257th overall/25th RB) from Cornersville, [player_tooltip player_id='284140' first='Bradshaw' last='Klym'] (260th overall/26th RB) from CPA and [player_tooltip player_id='244591' first='Eli' last='Bell'] (299th overall/27th RB) out of Forrest that are very talented but underrated at the moment and ball carriers that could raise their stocks with productive seasons in the Fall.    - - - - -    Receivers/Tight Ends    - One of the deepest position groups from our senior class are the wideouts and everything with this crop begins with Knox. Catholic senior and Tennessee commit, [player_tooltip player_id='284149' first='Tyreek' last='King']. Ranked 1st among our receivers and 3rd overall, the Fighting Irish speedster is electric on the gridiron with ability to become a game changer during his time in Knoxville and in the Southeastern Conference.    Webb School senior [player_tooltip player_id='1281472' first='Joel' last='Wyatt'] places next at 11th overall and 2nd among our receivers. This 6'4 pass catcher has some of the biggest upside of all our offensive prospects. Wyatt has a great combination of size and speed along with great length and a tremendous vert that comes into play within the red zone.    Sitting inside our Top 20 are McCallie senior [player_tooltip player_id='986024' first='Keeyshawn' last='Tabuteau'] (13th overall/3rd WR) and [player_tooltip player_id='824736' first='Owen' last='Cabell'] (20th overall/4th WR) from CPA that are destined for the Power Four level with both guys bringing great speed and playmaking abilities to the football field.    Lipscomb Academy wideout [player_tooltip player_id='1170988' first='Cam' last='Blivens'] (33rd overall/5th WR) has tremendous upside for the next level and the great thing about this Nashville area prospect is that he is still an unfinished football product due to his extensive time playing on the basketball court, so his best days on the gridiron is ahead of him.    Germantown senior [player_tooltip player_id='1113841' first='Tre'von' last='McGory'] (36th overall/6th WR), Greeneville receiver [player_tooltip player_id='1181026' first='Zaydyn' last='Anderson'] (46th overall/7th WR) and [player_tooltip player_id='331829' first='Will' last='Pressley'] out of Oak Ridge are three speedsters that bring game changing abilities to the football field that should only develop further once they get into a college weight room. Pressley is the only guy from these three that is currently committed with his pledge being to Miami Ohio.    <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepredzone.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2025/02/tmcgory2-crop-400x263-1739832084.jpg?w=400" alt="" class="wp-image-1625220" style="width:311px;height:auto" /></figure>   One of the biggest stock risers this spring has been Clinton wideout [player_tooltip player_id='284143' first='Bryson' last='Maddox']. The Dragons senior pass catcher (54th overall/9th WR) brings a unique skill set to the field as Maddox stands 6 '5 190 pounds and he can run! I wouldn't be surprised to see him jump inside our Top 50 within our Fall updated rankings.    Another big stock riser this spring is Whitehaven senior [player_tooltip player_id='1642425' first='Cameron' last='Jackson']. The Tigers receiver (77th overall/10th WR) has come onto the scene strong this off-season, holding one offer in hand from North Alabama with interest coming from many others.    Cleveland senior [player_tooltip player_id='820949' first='Brayden' last='Carroll'] (82nd overall/11th WR) and [player_tooltip player_id='853120' first='Cayden' last='Aukerman'] (99th overall/12th WR) from Page are two power forward style wideouts that have great size and outstanding hands that translate well to the college game. If both can increase their speed, their rankings and stocks will certainly rise.    Three hidden gems to know about that could see an increase with their recruiting over the coming months are [player_tooltip player_id='1630037' first='JaColby' last='Cooper'] (110th overall/13th WR) from Alcoa, [player_tooltip player_id='1103005' first='Corben' last='Reynolds'] (123rd overall/14th WR) from Loretto and [player_tooltip player_id='1125399' first='Roman' last='Eulo'] (124th overall/15th WR) from Walker Valley. All three guys are play making wideouts that have the tools to make an impact on the college level one day.    Antioch senior [player_tooltip player_id='1523324' first='Khalil' last='Ferguson'] comes in next at 125th overall (16th WR) with the ability to push his stock higher with a big summer camp season and a breakout senior year. He has the college size you want but if he can increase his speed, you might see bigger schools get involved.    Rounding out of Top 20 ranked wideouts are [player_tooltip player_id='1431843' first='Emanuel' last='Palmer'] (133rd overall/17th WR) from Collierville, [player_tooltip player_id='1368048' first='Dylan' last='Shannon'] (135th overall/18th WR) from Bartlett and Westview senior [player_tooltip player_id='964719' first='Donteze' last='Joy'] (139th overall/19th WR). Palmer is a speedster slot guy that is great in the open field. Shannon is a big bodied, power forward style wideout with outstanding hands and Joy is one of the more physically well built offensive prospects in this class that brings versatility to the field.    <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepredzone.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/user-uploads/djoy.jpg?w=400" alt="" class="wp-image-1608620" style="width:231px;height:auto" /></figure>   Three under the radar but talented receivers to know about include [player_tooltip player_id='1528452' first='Joshua' last='Bolden'] (156th overall/20th WR) from Davidson Academy, [player_tooltip player_id='966033' first='Brandon' last='Goliday'] (165th overall/21st WR) from Antioch and Nash. Christian senior [player_tooltip player_id='1549102' first='Javin' last='Drewelow'] (169th overall/22nd WR). Bolden and Goliday are undersized but talented with good fits in the slot while Drewelow is a sure handed pass catcher that is deceptively fast (Clocked 4.5 at our #PRZTN Winter Showcase).    The rest of our WR rankings include [player_tooltip player_id='540040' first='Oliver' last='Bender'] (177th overall/23rd WR) from Nolensville, [player_tooltip player_id='1103035' first='Marlon' last='Hammond'] (178th overall/24th WR) from Cordova, [player_tooltip player_id='1651288' first='Nicholas' last='Johnson'] (210th overall/25th WR) from Cookeville, [player_tooltip player_id='1300468' first='Jontae' last='Alexander'] (218th overall/26th WR) from Southwind, [player_tooltip player_id='1277547' first='Woodrow' last='Biggs'] (285th overall/27th WR) from Westwood, [player_tooltip player_id='1422960' first='Grayson' last='Scragg'] (290th overall/28th WR) from DCA and Southwind teammates [player_tooltip player_id='1595506' first='Shakim' last='Atkinson Jr'] (297th overall/29th WR) and [player_tooltip player_id='851932' first='Willie' last='Wilkins'] (298th overall/30th WR).    Our senior tight end class is one of the weakest overall groups we have in this cycle as it doesn't have a lot of top end talent nor depth, however that could change as we go through the Fall football season.    What this crop does have is one of the top overall offensive talents in this class with DCA big man [player_tooltip player_id='284144' first='Carson' last='Sneed']. Coming in ranked 14th overall and our top tight end prospect, the Wildcats pass catcher is a big target (6'6 245 lbs) that runs well and has increased his speed and formed his body better throughout these off-season months.    Another tight end that is destined for the big stage is Ensworth pass catcher [player_tooltip player_id='1309335' first='Eli' last='Wilt']. The Tigers big man (64th overall/2nd TE) has steadily seen his stock increase throughout the spring, bringing in several strong D1 offers but is still searching for those Power Four opportunities.    <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepredzone.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2025/04/ewilt.jpg?w=400" alt="" class="wp-image-1662256" style="width:301px;height:auto" /></figure>   Crockett Co. tight end [player_tooltip player_id='813499' first='Dre' last='Walker'] (94th overall/3rd TE) and Providence Chrst. senior [player_tooltip player_id='1111039' first='Aiden' last='Bolden'] are two athletically talented pass catchers that have a lot of upside but may be missing some key ingredients. Walker is undersized at 6'2 215 pounds while Bolden is more focused on basketball, so the development isn't completely there right now.    Three other ranked tight ends that sit under the radar currently but are talented include [player_tooltip player_id='1319000' first='Jaylen' last='Stolz'] (249th overall/5th TE) from Northview Acad., [player_tooltip player_id='1626178' first='Jackson' last='Neumann'] (256th overall/6th TE) from MBA and [player_tooltip player_id='491438' first='Kade' last='Carroll'] (272nd overall/7th TE) out of Lewis Co. that bring strong traits to the playing field that could be developed much further on the next level that allows them to turn into eventual starting players.    - - - - -    Offensive Line    - Talent and depth make up our 2026 offensive line class, making it one of the best position groups of all within our senior rankings. It's a really strong class this year up front with at least 25 guys contending for Power Four or D1 spots. That number could grow further with continued development and strong showings this summer in camps and standout senior years.    Our number one O-line prospect for the #TN2026 class is Kirkwood senior [player_tooltip player_id='944767' first='Kamari' last='Blair']. Coming in ranked 2nd overall, the Cobras big man has seen a massive surge with his recruitment throughout the winter and spring months due to his physical makeup and upside to handle left tackle on the college stage.    Ranking 2nd among our offensive linemen, Maryville senior [player_tooltip player_id='284141' first='Brody' last='Smith'] (15th overall) is another guy that has a shot to play left tackle in college. This is an athletic and explosive blocker that could handle multiple positions across the offensive front with his best upside coming on the outside.    The first two offensive guard prospects come next with [player_tooltip player_id='402530' first='Camden' last='Goforth'] (22nd overall/3rd OL) from McMinn Co. and Baylor big man [player_tooltip player_id='1270425' first='Gabriel' last='Osenda'] (23rd overall/4th OL), who is currently committed to Tennessee. Goforth is one of the cleanest prospects from a scouting point of view in this class that could handle all three interior O-line positions while Osenda is a massive human being (6'8 320) that projects best inside at guard during his time in Knoxville.    Another mauling guard comes in next at 28th overall in McCallie senior [player_tooltip player_id='1453995' first='Moussa' last='Seck'].. Holding offers from several SEC programs, Seck (5th OL) is a wide bodied people mover that shows good lower base athleticism on film and the upside to play left guard in college.    Three guys who have tackle potential on the next level come in next with [player_tooltip player_id='402552' first='Jordan' last='Curll'] (32nd overall/6th OL) from Page, [player_tooltip player_id='866469' first='Austin' last='Hoane'] (38th overall/7th OL) from Cookeville and Alcoa big man [player_tooltip player_id='1366546' first='Jacob' last='Crow'], coming in ranked 39th overall. Curll is one the best athletes from our O-line class that has upside to play college left tackle. Hoane is a strong, steady and versatile guy that could play snaps at all five O-line positions. One of the biggest spring stock risers has been Crow, who has tremendous size (6'8 290) and arm length to develop into a college starting right tackle.    <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepredzone.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2025/03/ahoane2.webp?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1637659" style="width:315px;height:auto" /></figure>   Closing out the Top 10 O-lineman are two massive human beings in [player_tooltip player_id='1114738' first='Jack' last='Fuchs'] (43rd overall/9th OL) from Beech and [player_tooltip player_id='926104' first='Charlie' last='Edgeworth'] (45th overall/10th OL) out of Baylor that both fit well at right guard. Fuchs and Edgeworth are strong, powerful guys that could increase their stocks further with increased agility and explosiveness.    Collierville senior [player_tooltip player_id='1104292' first='Cooper' last='Sherrod'] (48th overall/11th OL) is one of the better interior O-line prospects we have from the #TN2026 class. This is a steady performer that moves well, showing upside to handle all three inside O-line positions in college with his biggest upside maybe coming at center.    Two wide bodied blockers in [player_tooltip player_id='425182' first='Andre' last='Amos, Jr'] (49th overall/12th OL) from Germantown and Ensworth senior [player_tooltip player_id='1115191' first='Richard' last='Thigpen'] (64th overall/13th OL) come in next inside our rankings. Amos, Jr is a very athletic guy that could play some tackle in college while having the ability to slide inside. Thigpen plays tackle for his Tigers team but translates best in college on the interior at guard.    Baylor has its second Top 15 ranked O-lineman in [player_tooltip player_id='1206520' first='Xavier' last='Wade'], who comes in at 70th overall and 14th among his position group. The Red Raiders senior is a versatile blocker with good size that is still developing his body but shows strong upside for guard, even possibly center.    [player_tooltip player_id='1367238' first='ZaColby' last='Malone'] (72nd overall/15th OL) from Whitehaven, [player_tooltip player_id='1218536' first='Jeremy' last='George'] (75th overall/16th OL) from The Webb School and [player_tooltip player_id='402531' first='Charles' last='Humphrey Jr.'] (84th overall/17th OL) are three highly athletic big men that have their best football days ahead of them. Malone has tremendous potential with the ability to play left tackle in college. George is an anchor that has the athleticism to play all three interior O-line positions in college. Humphrey Jr. is a tall and long blocker that fits well at either right tackle or inside at guard.    Page senior [player_tooltip player_id='853121' first='Jacob' last='Rathbone'] (85th overall/18th OL) and [player_tooltip player_id='866783' first='Jared' last='Bafford'] (96th overall/19th OL) are two rock solid interior O-line prospects that are good athletes with the ability to play guard or center on the college level. Rathbone is the better athlete while Bafford is a mauler that has vastly improved his lower base agility.    Putting a close on the Top 20 O-linemen is Stewarts Creek senior [player_tooltip player_id='889088' first='Jordon' last='Shaw']. The RedHawks senior (97th overall/20th OL) has come onto the scene in a big way this off-season, landing several key offers due to his upside to play tackle on the next level. He is versatile enough to move inside at guard if needed as well.    [player_tooltip player_id='1400952' first='Jonatan' last='Bezverhnii'] (121st overall/21st OL) from The Webb School, [player_tooltip player_id='1100917' first='Kennedy' last='Jackson'] (127th overall/22nd OL) out of Blackman and [player_tooltip player_id='1621929' first='Baker' last='Correll'] (131st overall/23rd OL) are three physical interior O-line prospects that are definitely FCS level prospects that could develop their way into a potential shot at the D1 level.    <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepredzone.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2025/03/kenjackson2.jpg?w=700" alt="" class="wp-image-1637664" style="width:260px;height:auto" /></figure>   Columbia Academy senior [player_tooltip player_id='1136472' first='Daniel' last='Cepicky'] (132nd overall/24th OL) and [player_tooltip player_id='1588851' first='Daniel' last='Payne'] (134th overall/25th OL) are two physically imposing blockers that show athletic flashes and upside that could work at left guard. Both need to continue enhancing their agility but I like the potential here with both guys.    Five guys from the West Tennessee region come in next with [player_tooltip player_id='1568954' first='Noah' last='Spears'] (148th overall/26th OL) from MUS, [player_tooltip player_id='1643707' first='Justin' last='Jones'] (151st overall/27th OL) out of White Station, [player_tooltip player_id='1566272' first='Langston' last='Reed'] (172nd overall/28th OL) from Collierville, [player_tooltip player_id='1621943' first='Jackson' last='Kirby'] 173rd overall/29th OL) from Covington and [player_tooltip player_id='1588081' first='J.B.' last='Hoehn'] (184th overall/30th OL) out of Lausanne that are all FCS level prospects that show the ability to become multi-year starters on the next level.    This next section of O-linemen are under the radar big men that all fit on the interior but have yet to see their recruitments take-off. One tackle prospect however to mention is McGavock senior [player_tooltip player_id='1592103' first='Xavier' last='Johnson']. He is one guy that could boost his stock significantly (225th overall/35th OL) due to size, length and natural athletic abilities that could allow him to stay on the outside in college.    Moving back to the interior, this group of underrated O-linemen include [player_tooltip player_id='1291568' first='Elijah' last='Clark'] (208th overall/31st OL) from Riverdale, [player_tooltip player_id='865687' first='Nick' last='Williams'] (209th overall/32nd OL) out of Bartlett, [player_tooltip player_id='425163' first='Syler' last='Green'] (223rd overall/33rd OL) from Independence, [player_tooltip player_id='1606272' first='LaBrian' last='Shelbourne'] (224th overall/34th OL) out of Riverdale, [player_tooltip player_id='1182697' first='Collin' last='Abston'] (230th overall/36th OL) from Rockwood and Clarksville senior [player_tooltip player_id='1620795' first='Trevon' last='Bledsoe'] (253rd overall/37th OL).    All those players mentioned above may not have the ideal D1 size or physical abilities that others do but are solid ball players that are starters for their respective teams that could certainly develop much further within a college system.    A long term big pay off potential prospect to know about is White Station senior [player_tooltip player_id='1617815' first='Jaxon' last='Hardaway']. The Spartans big man (254th overall/38th OL) brings great height and length (6'8 260 lbs) to the playing field that says he could play tackle in college but is still raw and needing development with his body before he fulfills his upside.    The rest of our O-line rankings include [player_tooltip player_id='1315680' first='Kaleo' last='Keur'] (258th overall/39th OL) from Centennial, [player_tooltip player_id='853129' first='Tyler' last='Grizzle'] (260th overall/40th OL) out of Dobyns-Bennett, [player_tooltip player_id='1588825' first='Austin' last='Morrow'] (269th overall/41st OL) from Waverly, [player_tooltip player_id='1103010' first='Brady' last='Burke'] (270th overall/42nd OL) out of Oneida, [player_tooltip player_id='1654391' first='Dillon' last='Dickerson'] (271st overall/43rd OL) from Middle College, Ensworth senior [player_tooltip player_id='854301' first='Andrew' last='Hogan'] (273rd overall/44th OL) and [player_tooltip player_id='1649882' first='Tristan' last='Nash'] (274th overall/45th OL) out of Jackson Christian.   <a href="https://prepredzone.com/tennessee/rankings/2026-rankings/">Tennessee Top 300 Rankings</a>   <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepredzone.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2025/01/100-Camden-Goforth-rotated-e1736531634213.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1598765" style="width:281px;height:auto" /></figure>