#TN2026 Players to Watch: Round 2 Playoffs

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 2026 class has many prospects showing out this season. Heading into round 2 of the playoffs there are many players to keep an eye on. After watching the film, here are 4 players to watch from the 2026 class in the 2nd round.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["328897"],"_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_0_evaluation":"[player_tooltip player_id='328897' first='Kolby' last='Barrett'] is one of the top players of his class and is very important to Alcoa High Schools success. He makes his biggest impact in the secondary and is a very instinctive safety. Good key and diagnose of the QB's eyes, he shows a solid understanding of route concepts. Barrett showcases very good transitional ability and ball skills to create some turnovers. Good open field tackling, he shows plus technique and physicality. On offense, he will play some running back and show off that explosive big play ability.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_player":["800786"],"_player_evaluations_1_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"[player_tooltip player_id='800786' first='Tory' last='Beaufort'] is a super exciting playmaker for Bearden High School that should be looking to get him more involved in round 2 of the playoffs. Very good explosiveness, he is great with the ball in his hands and makes an impact on special teams, wide receiver and as a gadget weapon. Beaufort shows quality route running ability with great athletic ability to create separation. Dynamic change of direction ability makes him very difficult to tackle in space.","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_2_player":["806042"],"_player_evaluations_2_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"[player_tooltip player_id='806042' first='Jayzon' last='Thompson'] is one of the top running backs in his class and has been making big plays all season long for Bearden High School. Good vision and burst, he is decisive to hit a hole and has the athletic ability to make the explosive play at the second and third levels of the field. Thompson showcases good footwork to make quick lateral cuts with solid contact balance. Good acceleration out of contact and plays with good physical toughness.","_player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_3_player":["866469"],"_player_evaluations_3_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"[player_tooltip player_id='866469' first='Austin' last='Hoane'] is one of the top offensive lineman prospects in his class and is a truly dominant force up front for Cookeville High School. He is powerful at the point of attack with a good understanding of leverage and torque which he uses to man handles defensive lineman. Hoane plays with good pad level and technique to drive and create displacement and big running lanes.","_player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":4,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-654cf8f205afe"} /-->