Scouting Tennessee Private School Transfers

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>It is the holiday season and several programs have already added Christmas gifts with talented players transferring to new programs for next season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We take a look at the five announced transfers in the private school ranks and scouting what each player brings to the table amongst an exciting group.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Baylor 2027 QB [player_tooltip player_id='939950' first='Keegan' last='Croucher']</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["939950"],"_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-694cc4f5580b7"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='939950' first='Keegan' last='Croucher'] transfers to Baylor High School after spending time in Connecticut and will solidify the quarterback position for next season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>He is a long quarterback at 6'5+ and that big frame generates a lot of velocity on his passes, something that certainly caught the attention of Ole Miss, the program he is still committed to right now.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>He is very effective over the middle of the field with his size, velocity and play-extending ability.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The biggest step for him as a prospect will come on layering throws in with pure touch, something that will be interesting to watch as he plays at Baylor next season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/keegancroucher/status/1999552129111875984?s=46","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/keegancroucher/status/1999552129111875984?s=46 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">GCA 2027 QB [player_tooltip player_id='1292341' first='Corbin' last='Hobson']</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1292341"],"_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-694cc7021d55a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1292341' first='Corbin' last='Hobson'] comes to Grace Christian Academy from Farragut after a junior season with solid production as the starter.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>He has a solid, strong frame at the position and was able to hit some throws into tight windows over the middle of the field and downfield.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>He can extend plays with his legs and work outside the pocket, but he does dip his head at times when avoiding a pass rusher.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hobson is a solid quarterback who should be a high-impact player for GCA that could have a breakout senior season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/corbin_hobson/status/2003475718207103022?s=46","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/corbin_hobson/status/2003475718207103022?s=46 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Knoxville Webb 2028 RB [player_tooltip player_id='1084814' first='Matthew' last='Rogers']</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1084814"],"_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-694ccc7be8882"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1084814' first='Matthew' last='Rogers'] is transferring to Knoxville Webb after two solid seasons playing for Knoxville Catholic.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>He will provide new coach George Quarles with a talented young running back with workhorse potential to build around.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>He has a strong, compact frame that makes it hard for defenders to bring him down with enough athleticism to push it outside and hit an explosive play.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Knoxville Webb has an elite young interior offensive line that Rogers can develop with and if he can use his skillset to pick up yards in between the tackles consistently, that would be huge for the team.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/matthewishim0/status/2002443125374255293?s=46","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/matthewishim0/status/2002443125374255293?s=46 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Baylor 2028 DB/WR [player_tooltip player_id='1565624' first='Carter' last='Charapata']</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1565624"],"_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-694ccc7be88f8"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1565624' first='Carter' last='Charapata'] transfers to Baylor after spending two years at Chattanooga Christian School.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>He has a good frame at 6-foot-1 with excellent straight line speed, allowing for him to be effective at both safety and receiver.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In my opinion, his potential is best at safety with his combination of size, speed and ball skills.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>His junior year could be a true breakout season for the talented 2028 prospect now at Baylor.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/cgcharapata/status/2003505893401383385?s=46","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/cgcharapata/status/2003505893401383385?s=46 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">BGA 2029 ATH Jake Berte</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2087884"],"_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-694ccc7be8955"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Jake Berte comes to Battle Ground Academy after spending his freshman season at HIES in Georgia.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>He has good size with a very strong build, standing around 6-foot-2 and 190 pounds.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>He has good athleticism, ball skills and versatility that will make him an effective weapon for BGA, especially on defense.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>He likely starts out at safety but long-term could grow into a linebacker prospect, depending on where he ends up physically. Regardless, the playmaking and size is clearly there.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/jakeberte/status/2003200307917128066?s=46","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/jakeberte/status/2003200307917128066?s=46 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->