Hudson’s Picks to Click (Week 5)

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>I am starting a new series where I talk about the top ten players to watch going into each week on Friday nights for the rest of the 2026 Tennessee football season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1857395"],"_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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6aab508851e3f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Axel is a 6'3, 230-pound tight end out of McCallie. He holds offers from UT Martin and Tennessee State. Axel runs a 4.70-second 40-yard dash, and it shows on tape that he is an athletic tight end who can be a weapon in space. Axel is also an effective run blocker who can hold his ground against edge rushers. Expect Axel to have a big game against Mallard Creek if McCallie wants to get this home win. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1585715"],"_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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6aab508851e81"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Quinn is a 6'0, 180-pound free safety who is committed to playing for Dayton in 2027. He possesses good ball skills from his wide receiver experience at Ensworth. He attacks downhill with aggression and breaks up passes at the catch point. Ensworth will need him to have a big game on both sides of the ball Friday to get a win versus Lipscomb Academy. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1591998"],"_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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6aab508851ea4"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Ethan is a 6'2, 220-pound inside linebacker who is built like a tank. He holds three D1 offers that include UT Martin, Butler, and Jacksonville St. He is coming off an impressive game where he recorded 13 tackles, 1 tackle for loss, 1 pass breakup, and 4 quarterback pressures. Expect him to show out in Father Ryan's game versus Memphis University School. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1691433"],"_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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6aab508851ec4"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Carter is a 6'1, 190-pound wide receiver for Montgomery Bell Academy. He is a 2027 Air Force Football commit. Carter shows promising route running and body control on the sidelines. Montgomery Bell will need their D1 receiver to make an impact Friday against Knoxville Catholic in a top-ten matchup. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1652877"],"_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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6aab508851ee2"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Jack is a 6'3", 210-pound quarterback for Christ Presbyterian Academy and a Missouri State commit. He has a big arm and can push the ball downfield with exceptional accuracy. What stands out to me the most is his ball placement; he is college-ready with his accuracy and ball placement, without a doubt. Christ Presbyterian Academy is playing the number-one-ranked Baylor School on Friday night; the Lions will need their D1 quarterback to play lights out. Expect him to shine. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->