TN2028 Watch List: Outside The Hash Receivers

<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Our rising junior class here in Tennessee, especially at the wide receiver position looks deep and talented, including these bigger wideouts written about below. These outside the numbers pass catchers have the ball skills, size and talent that college coaches look for and many of these prospects are still in developmental mode, so their best football days appear to be ahead of them. </h2>     (Plenty more big bodied receivers will jump on our radar over the coming months and year but right now, these are the guys we have either scouted, seen in person or know about going into summer camp season)   (WR) [player_tooltip player_id='1181298' first='Pierce' last='Washington'] - Bartlett   - Possibly nobody from our junior receiver class has seen their stock rise more than this Memphis area product that brings all the physical tools to the field that college coaches drool over. Over the past few months, Washington has picked up offers from the likes of Auburn, Miami, Missouri, Ohio St., Oregon, South Carolian, Tennessee, Texas A&M and Vanderbilt with several others close to getting on board. A lot of the interest and offers is based around the Panthers physically gifted tools and upside on the next level. Washington is a big bodied guy that runs well in the open field while being hard to bring down. He is a problem with the ball in his hands. The Panthers junior sits at the top of the board when it comes to competing as the top receiver prospect for our TN2028 class and I think he has a great shot at being that guy.    - - - - -    (WR) [player_tooltip player_id='1586170' first='Gabriel' last='Cabell'] - CPA   - A physical pass catcher with track level speed, Cabell looks to be the next stud receiver to come out of the Lions program and the great thing is he still has room for growth. While Cabell is a versatile guy, his money in college will be made working outside the hashes as a big bodied pass catcher that can take the top off. Cabell does a nice job of working against press man coverage as he uses his body to shield off defenders then come down with contested catches. This is a football smart young man that does a lot of little things right, including blocking on the boundary. He still has room for growth, especially with his route running but the raw tools are certainly in place to contend for the top receiver spot within our rising junior class. Several Power Four, D1 programs have either offered already or are showing interest, so expect Cabell's stock to continue rising over the coming months.    - - - - -    (WR) [player_tooltip player_id='2190829' first='Ellis' last='Hamrick'] - Dickson Co.    - As things sit right now writing this piece, Hamrick is an under the radar prospect that I feel will become a D1, possible Power Four recruit down the line and that's due to his physical tools and upside to work outside the hashes. This Mid-Tennessee product is someone I am quite high on after doing some digging and research. Hamrick is well put together with college size (6'3 195) and the ball skills to excel on the next level. When you look at his clips, you find a natural athlete that displays excellent body control and strong hands along with the speed to beat his man deep. The Cougars junior does a nice job of making receptions against physicality, which speaks towards his upside in the red zone. Hamrick is still growing and learning but I really like the potential I see in this guy and I think coaches will start seeing it too sooner than later.    <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepredzone.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2026/04/ehamrick.jpg?w=400" alt="" class="wp-image-2195160" style="width:246px;height:auto" /></figure>   - - - - -    (WR) [player_tooltip player_id='2141270' first='Dylan' last='Streeter'] - Page   - Recently making the move to Page High School, Streeter is a tall, long and sure handed receiver that has experience working in the slot but his future in college has him pitted to compete on the outside. Standing 6 '3 185 pounds, this Mid-Tennessee prospect has the look and feel of a college guy but Streeter is still in developmental mode as he continues to grow into his body. What I like about the Patriots pass catcher is his speed into the open field and ability to separate along with providing a big target and strong hands for his quarterback. Streeter also shows solid route running with a knack for finding open spots in zone coverage. If he can sharpen his skill set while displaying more explosion, the Pats junior might work his way into Power Four status. I also see him developing in a #1 receiver while at Page, so it will be interesting to see how Streeter progresses into the future.    - - - - -    (WR) [player_tooltip player_id='1732422' first='Tyland' last='Richmond'] - Jackson South Side   - Richmond is one of the more intriguing talents from this position to follow this summer in camps and into the Fall season as I see a lot of potential with this guy and the possibility to reach the big stage of college football. Coming from a small town in West Tennessee, Richmond is a lightly known guy right now that is building some buzz for himself after some strong work this off-season. What is standing out is his playmaking abilities with the ball in his hands. Richmond shows the ability to run and get behind defenders along with excellent body control and strong hands against contested coverage. He does need to continue getting bigger and stronger while enhancing his speed a tick higher but the talent is in place to have a standout junior season this Fall, which will now be at Jackson South-Side after transferring from Humboldt.    <a href="https://prepredzone.com/tennessee/prospects/player-database/?player_name=&high_school_name=&class%5B%5D=2028&commitment=" id="https://prepredzone.com/tennessee/prospects/player-database/?player_name=&high_school_name=&class%5B%5D=2028&commitment=">#TN2028 Prospect Database</a>   - - - - -    (WR) [player_tooltip player_id='1662941' first='Damari' last='Allen'] - Giles Co.    - Coming off a breakout sophomore year where Allen produced 41 receptions for 863 yards and 9 touchdowns, this Mid-Tennessee product has yet to gain those elusive offers but I feel that will change in the near future. The Bobcats outside pass catcher might have some of the best pure hands in the state. He catches nearly everything thrown his way while displaying excellent body control and the ability to play against physical contact. Allen is a good athlete that runs well but he could certainly enhance both those areas to become a more dominating performer. The potential I see in him is a true outside receiver that could excel against 1 on 1 coverage, allowing his hands and size to take over. More development is needed but I like the attitude, ball skills and upside here with Allen to potentially reach the D1 level.    <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepredzone.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2026/04/dallen.jpg?w=400" alt="" class="wp-image-2195191" style="width:239px;height:auto" /></figure>   - - - - -    (WR) [player_tooltip player_id='2124278' first='Chris' last='Freeman'] - Bartlett   - Except for your's truly, little is known about this Memphis area receiver right now but I think after the Fall season, others and especially college coaches will know about Freeman. This 6 '3 170 pound receiver shows me a lot of potential when it comes to the college game and Freeman is still far from a finished product, so I think his best football days are ahead of him. The little bit of clips he has, the Panthers wideout displays raw athleticism, quick footwork and outstanding ball skills. Freeman is a smooth mover, runner that gets to his spot quickly while showing the ability to separate. He needs more time to develop his route tree while continuing to pack on more weight but everything appears to be in place for this guy to become a highly recruited prospect.    - - - -    (WR) [player_tooltip player_id='1028069' first='Haynes' last='Hawkins'] - Alcoa    - Hawkins showed flashes last season of excellent play during the small amount of time he was on the field but this Fall could be his breakout year where he establishes himself as the team's top outside receiver. The Tornadoes rising junior brings a nice combination of athleticism, ball skills, football IQ and size to the playing field that translates well to the college game. He shows maturity beyond his years, which especially shows up in his route running. While I do feel that Hawkins best upside is outside, he is versatile enough to work out of the slot as well. He shows a unique feel for getting open while having the balance to bounce off tacklers and keep going. If he can continue enhancing his overall skill set, including his speed, Hawkins can develop into a sure-fire D1 recruit.    <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepredzone.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2025/11/hayhawkins.jpg?w=400" alt="" class="wp-image-2054799" style="width:235px;height:auto" /></figure>   - - - - -    (WR) [player_tooltip player_id='424660' first='Hank' last='DeGennaro'] - Baylor   - DeGennaro has had to wait his turn and learn behind several Power Four, D1 receivers but this Fall, he should be stepping into a bigger role and possibly as an impact outside receiver. His body style and overall size speaks to me as an X, Y wideout that works outside the hashes because of his ability to work against 1 on 1 coverage. The Red Raiders junior is a physical pass catcher that does well at using his body to shield off defenders or use it to produce contested catches. Increasing his speed while enhancing his agility and quickness is what DeGennaro must do to improve and take his game to new heights. If he is able to do that, watch out for a highly productive junior year because DeGennaro is a smart, savvy and tough wideout that could be quite dependable when his number is called.    - - - - -    (WR) [player_tooltip player_id='2192826' first='Palmer' last='Albertine'] - MUS   - Flying under the radar right now but someone that could break out this Fall, Albertine displays good upside on film, especially as a big bodied outside receiver that can work the sidelines. The Owls junior wideout has the look and overall size to contend on the college stage along with athletic skills like his hands and speed that translate well to the next level. Albertine might have some of the best hands in his class. He shows excellent concentration against physical contact along with enough balance to stay on his feet and continue moving forward. This Memphis area prospect does need to increase his agility, burst and speed to put himself in position to be recruited by high level programs but Albertine is still young and developing. I like the potential here and his upside moving into his junior season.    - - - - -    Five Others to Know: (WR) [player_tooltip player_id='1035896' first='Daybrein' last='Owen'] - Anderson Co., (WR) [player_tooltip player_id='2084604' first='Jaiden' last='Sebourn'] - Dyer Co., (WR/LB) [player_tooltip player_id='1718018' first='Jaxon' last='Young'] - South Gibson, (WR) [player_tooltip player_id='1704464' first='Jeremiah' last='Cheirs'], - Fairley, [player_tooltip player_id='1657328' first='Kyle' last='Pearman'] - Franklin    <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepredzone.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2026/04/palbertine.jpg?w=400" alt="" class="wp-image-2195194" style="width:294px;height:auto" /></figure>