Scouting West Tennessee Transfer Additions

<!-- 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 four announced transfers to programs in West Tennessee 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">Southwind 2027 Running Back [player_tooltip player_id='905235' first='Khamoni' last='Williams']</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["905235"],"_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-6953659f35e25"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='905235' first='Khamoni' last='Williams'] has good size for the position, listed around six-foot and 200 pounds with a strong frame that is an explosive one-cut tailback option.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>With the strong frame, he can run between the tackles and get those gritty yards up the middle, while having that explosive cutting ability to kick it outside when a crease opens and attack downfield.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>He has a frame that he can keep adding on to and that would make him a massive workhorse running back who can be a bruiser with the capacity to make explosive rushes happen if given an open lane.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>He is quickly becoming one of the top Power Four options inside the state of Tennessee with his frame, explosiveness and cutting ability. The jump to 6A competition working behind a big and talented offensive line could only boost his stock.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Lausanne 2028 Quarterback [player_tooltip player_id='1037302' first='Thomas' last='Heffner']</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1037302"],"_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-6953659f35ef6"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1037302' first='Thomas' last='Heffner'] is a intriguing quarterback prospect with a strong amount of upside that will be making the jump to the private school ranks at Lausanne next season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>He has solid size at 6-foot-1 and 195 pounds, but he has a very lively arm that should add even more zip with another year of development as a quarterback and in the weight room.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>He is an explosive athlete and a true dual-threat weapon, able to generate explosive plays with his legs from anywhere on the football field.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>As a passer, he needs to trust what he sees and his arm talent to get the ball out sooner and into tighter windows, but he has the arm talent and play recognition to do that.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>For his junior jump, that development will help him take a huge step forward at the position and is certainly something he can improve as he has flashed those qualities throughout the season, which gets one excited about his potential as a dynamic dual-threat weapon for the next two years.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>He is a prospect that should be on breakout watch for next season even with the potential early season growing pains that could take place.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Briarcrest Christian 2028 Quarterback [player_tooltip player_id='1036114' first='Cayden' last='Dixon']</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1036114"],"_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-6953659f35f9e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1036114' first='Cayden' last='Dixon'] is an intriguing 2028 quarterback prospect with solid size, arm talent, and mechanics who should take another step forward along his developmental arc at Briarcrest next season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>As a pocket passer, he has strong and repeatable mechanics that allows him to consistently stand in the pocket and fit passes into tight windows.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>He is not necessarily a runner, but possesses very solid athleticism which allows him to be an effective scrambler as he steps up in the pocket.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>He will have improved surroundings the next two seasons at Briarcrest and should take another large step forward as a junior.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Southwind 2028 Running Back/Athlete Jeremiah Taylor</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block 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--> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Jeremiah Taylor quietly took a strong step forward as a sophomore this season and will be a player that Southwind will need to find ways to utilize within the offense next season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>He has solid size and athleticism as a one-cut back and he can pick up yards between the tackles and kicking it outside.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>If he can add more weight to his frame and produce at a similar level with more quantity, he could take another large step forward.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>He was utilized as a receiving option as a sophomore and showed returning upside throughout the season as well.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>That large increase in quantity might be a year away as he shares the backfield next season, but he has the talent and enough versatility to find his way on the field consistently and he could be hard to take off.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->