Tennessee Future Stars: 7th Grade (2030) O-Line Standouts

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Tennessee Future Stars proudly planted their flag in the ground against their rivals from Kentucky in this year's border war, as they swept the three-game set. The seventh-grade game (class of 2030) was the best game of three in my opinion, and the big uglies got busy for Tennessee. The Offensive Line paved the way for the first ever tri-Offensive MVPs at Quarterback, in addition to several other big performances from the skill guys. Here's a look at the 2030 O-Linemen that stood out.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1152156"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-686401cc8df2b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The right side of the 7th Grade Tennessee Future Stars Offensive Line was a force to be reckoned with in their annual tilt against the Tennessee Future Stars. [player_tooltip player_id='1152156' first='Eli' last='Wolfe'], who started at Right Guard, was one of the big reasons Tennessee came away victorious in the game. For a young prospect as thick and wide as Wolfe is, he showed the feet of a Ballerina when pulling down the line. His feet are very quick and he had no problem lead blocking or getting up to the next level to block downfield.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1307154"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-686401cc8df86"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Joining [player_tooltip player_id='1152156' first='Eli' last='Wolfe'] (listed above) on the right side of the 7th Grade Tennessee Future Stars Offensive Line was starting Right Tackle, [player_tooltip player_id='1307154' first='Shook' last='Decker']. Decker was a standout last year as the starting Left Tackle on the 6th Grade Tennessee Future Stars and ran it back this year. Decker used his size and sheer power to move bodies out of the way. Specifically, when Wolfe would pull down the line, Decker would down block and on several plays he cleared out the entire Kentucky Future Stars Defensive Line.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1701410"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-686401cc8dfd3"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">On each grade level of the Tennessee Future Stars, Oakland Middle School was very well represented. On this seventh-grade team, [player_tooltip player_id='1701410' first='JC' last='Ridley'] was one that surprised me with his performance. Ridley was the backup Right Guard, playing behind [player_tooltip player_id='1152156' first='Eli' last='Wolfe'] (listed above), but he was excellent when he got his reps. I noticed his pass blocking above all else. Ridley set his base, got his hands inside the Kentucky defender and his arms extended. For a prospect that was originally selected as an Alternate for this team, he certainly surpassed expectations.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1701419"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-686401cc8e025"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">While the right side of the Offensive Line stole much of my attention and much of the praise for this 7th Grade Tennessee Future Stars team, starting Left Tackle [player_tooltip player_id='1701419' first='Robert' last='Jessee'] did a pretty good job. With much of the O-Line looking somewhat similar in terms of stature, Jessee was one of the leaner guys up front. The term "dancing bear" kind of fits here, because he was very agile with his pass blocking.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1701424,"width":"524px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepredzone.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2025/07/7-TN-O-Line-Body.jpg?w=875" alt="" class="wp-image-1701424" style="width:524px;height:auto" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><span style="text-decoration: underline">Additional Notable Offensive Linemen</span></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1701430' first='Isaac' last='Lane'] | Offensive Line - Center | Powell - The starting Center for the 7th Grade Tennessee Future Stars, Lane did a formidable job in the middle of the Tennessee Offensive Line. The QBs stayed upright and the snaps didn't dribble back or soar over their heads. Lane did his job.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1556847' first='Aden' last='Culp'] | Offensive Line - Guard | Halls Middle School - Culp was the starter at Left Guard for the 7th Grade Tennessee Future Stars. I like him more on the defensive side of the ball, but he did a pretty good job up front. He gave up considerable size in both height and weight, but he showed quick feet while pulling.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1701450' first='Benton' last='Fields'] | Offensive Line - Guard | Jackson County - The backup Left Guard on the 7th Grade Tennessee Future Stars team, Fields is a thicker kid and did a nice job holding up the eager Kentucky Defensive Linemen on the pass rush.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1407746' first='Hudson' last='Tarpley'] | Offensive Line - Tackle | Richland Junior High - While [player_tooltip player_id='1307154' first='Shook' last='Decker'] held it down as the starting Right Tackle, Tarpley did a great job in a reserve role as a Right Tackle. Size is a plus and protected in pass pro well.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1701526' first='Kaleb' last='Smith'] | Offensive Line - Tackle | Ooltewah Middle School - Smith was the backup Left Tackle, but did a nice job on the day. On several plays he was tasked with pulling and kicking out a Cornerback. At his size, and with athleticism, he forced business decisions which helped the skill guys get busy.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->