#TNHSFB: POTW/Top Performers – Week Two
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Finishing up Week Two of high school football in Tennessee, here we look at the top performers from last week's action and the guys deemed as POTW for the top level individual performances.
East Tennessee
‘23 (RB)
DeSean Bishop
DeSean
Bishop
5'11" | 190 lbs | RB
Karns | 2023
State
TN
- Karns …#EastTN23
* 27 carr. for 354 yds & 5 TD's (Avg. 13.1 yds per carry) *
- Bishop has been one of the biggest breakout stars early in the 2021 season and should see a big influx of his college recruitment very soon. The Beavers junior running back broke loose for over 350 yards rushing and 5 touchdown's last week and those are numbers that some backs will only get in a handful of games, let alone one. Bishop is ultra talented and a force to watch the rest of the year.
Middle Tennessee
(DE)
Ethan McLaurin
Ethan
McLaurin
6'2" | 230 lbs | DL
Oakland | 2022
State
TN
- Oakland ….#MidTN23
* 10 total tcks, 6 solo, 4.5 TFL, 2.5 sacks *
- Monster showing for McLaurin on national television in the Patriots road victory over Madison-Ridgeland, Mississippi. This 6'2 edge rusher was everywhere in their game last Saturday. He was unblockable at times as he used his power and quick burst off the edge to get into the backfield on a consistent basis. McLaurin holds a few FCS offers but his talents warrants bigger interest. Look for more big games out of this Middle Tennessee defensive end the remainder of the season.
West Tennessee
(DB)
DeMarkus Kee
DeMarkus
Kee
6'2" | 175 lbs | DB
Peabody | 2022
TN
- Peabody …#WestTN23
* 8 rec. for 121 yds & 1 TD; Also had 5 tcks & 1 INT on Def *
- Kee was a force for his Golden Tide team in their close win last Friday over Westview. The 6'2 two-way talent shined on both sides of the ball where he was his quarterback's main target on offense and the lockdown cover guy he is over on defense. Kee is a long and athletic guy that sits under the recruiting radar but more games like this will certainly grow his stock even further.
Overall Player of the Week: ‘23 (RB)
DeSean Bishop
DeSean
Bishop
5'11" | 190 lbs | RB
Karns | 2023
State
TN
- Karns
Other Top Performers
- (QB)
Dawson Moore
Dawson
Moore
6'0" | 190 lbs | QB
Farragut | 2022
State
TN
- Farragut: 17-23 passing for 384 yds & 3 TD's; 16 carr. For 67 yds
- (QB)
Ryan Scott
Ryan
Scott
6'1" | 210 lbs | LB
Knoxville West | 2024
State
TN
- Tullahoma: 14-17 passing for 262 yds & 4 TD's
- (QB)
Cade Law
Cade
Law
6'1" | 210 lbs | QB
CPA | 2022
State
TN
- CPA: 14-22 passing for 172 yds; 6 carr. for 73 yds & 1 TD
- (QB)
Kyle Lowe
Kyle
Lowe
6'0" | 190 lbs | QB
Fayette Ware | 2022
State
TN
- Fayette Ware: 13-15 passing for 160 yds & 4 TD's
- (RB)
Shawn Gary
Shawn
Gary
5'11" | 185 lbs | RB
South-Doyle | 2022
State
TN
- South Doyle: 27 carr. for 281 yds & 4 TD's (Avg. 8.8 yds per carry)
- (RB) Chaye McElroy - Giles Co.: 28 carr. for 222 yds 3 TD's (Avg. 8.2 yds per carry)
- (RB)
Joshua Forsee
Joshua
Forsee
5'10" | 200 lbs | RB
Centennial | 2022
TN
- Centennial: 21 carr. for 207 yds & 4 TD's (Avg. 9.9 yds per carry)
- (RB) Chris Dennis - Memp. Overton: 10 carr. for 101 yds & 2 TD's; Also had 1 K.O. ret. for TD
- (RB) John Davis - Arlington: 6 carr. for 138 yds & 2 TD's; 2 rec. for 60 yds
- (RB) Antonyus Moore - Middle College: 4 carr. for 130 yds & 2 TD's
- (WR)
Trace Corum
Trace
Corum
6'1" | 180 lbs | WR
Farragut | 2022
State
TN
- Farragut: 6 rec. for 234 yds & 2 TD's
- (WR)
Barion Brown
Barion
Brown
6'1" | 165 lbs | WR
Pearl-Cohn | 2022
State
TN
- Pearl Cohn: 14 rec. for 216 yds & 2 TD's
- (WR) Mac Owen - MUS: 6 rec. for 216 yds & 2 TD's (Avg. 28.7 yds per catch)
- (WR)
Joseph Adams
Joseph
Adams
5'11" | 180 lbs | WR
Mitchell | 2022
State
TN
- Mitchell: 9 rec. for 160 yds & 1 TD (Avg. 20.9 yds per catch)
- (WR) Heath Miller - Volunteer: 9 rec. for 131 yds & 1 TD; Also had 1 INT on Def.
- (WR) Maddux Lambert - GCA: 7 rec. for 107 yds & 1 TD
- (TE)
Jackson Long
Jackson
Long
6'5" | 220 lbs | TE
Beech | 2022
State
TN
- Beech: 5 rec. For 118 yds
- (DE)
Clay Barrett
Clay
Barrett
6'3" | 240 lbs | DL
Cookeville | 2022
State
TN
- Cookeville: 6 total tcks, 4 solo & 3 sacks
- (DE)
Levi Herald
Levi
Herald
6'2" | 230 lbs | DL
South-Doyle | 2022
TN
- South Doyle: 9 total tcks, 4 solo, 2.5 TFL, 1 sack
- (LB)
Braden Kaiser
Braden
Kaiser
6'3" | 225 lbs | LB
Siegel | 2022
State
TN
- Siegel: 20 total tcks, 4 solo, 5 TFL & 1 Int
- (LB)
Trey McDonald
Trey
McDonald
6'4" | 210 lbs | LB
Baylor School | 2022
State
TN
- Baylor: 12 total tcks, 10 solo, 2 TFL .
- (Ath) Wilbur Jackson - Memp. Overton: 9 carr. for 97 yds & 1 TD; 21 yd TD rec.; Def: 4 tcks & 1 INT
- (Ath) Ranen Blackburn - White House: 5-8 passing for 87 yds & 1 TD; 17 carr. for 118 yds & 2 TD's
- (Ath) Treyson Davis - Gordonsville: 6 rec. for 135 yds & 1 TD; 5 total tcks, 3 solo
- ‘23 (QB) Jackson Hiett - GCA: 24-25 passing for 224 yds w/ 4 TD's & 0 Int's
- ‘23 (QB)
Jordyn Potts
Jordyn
Potts
6'0" | 190 lbs | QB
Powell | 2023
State
TN
- Powell: 22-35 passing for 360 yds & 3 TD's; Also had 9 carr. for 55 yds & 1 TD
- ‘23 (QB/Ath)
Devon Crenshaw
Devon
Crenshaw
6'3" | 225 lbs | QB
Springfield | 2023
State
TN
- Springfield: 7-9 passing for 132 yds w/ 1 TD & 1 INT; Also had 12 carr. for 117 yds & 3 TD's
- ‘23 (QB)
Chandler Wilson
Chandler
Wilson
5'10" | 180 lbs | QB
Carter | 2023
TN
- Carter: 30-46 passing for 388 yds w/ 3 TD's & 1 INT; Also had 11 carr. for 70 yds & 2 TD's
- ‘23 (QB)
Kenny Minchey
Kenny
Minchey
6'2" | 200 lbs | QB
Pope Prep | 2023
State
TN
- Pope Prep: 6-6 passing for 119 yds & 5 TD's
- ‘23 (RB)
Noah Vaughn
Noah
Vaughn
5'9" | 185 lbs | RB
Maryville | 2023
State
TN
- Maryville: 21 carr. for 205 yds & 4 TD's
- ‘23 (RB)
Jamarion Dowell
Jamarion
Dowell
5'8" | 165 lbs | RB
Covington | 2023
State
TN
- Covington: 23 carr. for 193 yds & 3 TD's
- ‘23 (RB) Caleb Hampton - Baylor: 22 carr. for 180 yds & 4 TD's
- ‘23 (RB)
Ashton Jones
Ashton
Jones
5'10" | 205 lbs | RB
Oakland | 2024
State
TN
- DCA: 5 carr. for 126 yds & 3 TD's
- ‘23 (WR) Dylan Northcutt - Nolensville: 9 rec. for 173 yds & 2 TD's
- ‘23 (WR/S)
Jacob Page
Jacob
Page
6'2" | 185 lbs | WR
Blackman | 2023
State
TN
- Ensworth: 3 rec. for 113 yds & 1 TD
- ‘23 (DB) Courtland Simmons - Davidson Acad.: 5 rec. for 45 yds 7 1 TD; Also had 5 tcks, 4 solo, 1 PBU & 2 INT's on Def.
- ‘23 (DB)
Evan Haynie
Evan
Haynie
6'0" | 175 lbs | DB
Baylor School | 2023
State
TN
- Baylor: 3 tcks, 3 PBU, 1 forced fumble & 1 Int
- ‘23 (Ath)
Reed Linder
Reed
Linder
5'10" | 180 lbs | WR
Briarcrest Christian | 2023
State
TN
- Briarcrest: 7 rec. for 151 yds; 4 tcks, 1 Int on Def.
- ‘23 (Ath)
Donovan Smith
Donovan
Smith
5'11" | 160 lbs | ATH
Nashville Christian | 2023
TN
- NCS: 2 punt returns for TD
- ‘24 (S)
Brody Blankenship
Brody
Blankenship
6'2" | 200 lbs | DB
Alcoa | 2024
State
TN
- Carter: 10 rec. for 205 yds & 3 TD's; Also 10 tcks on Def.
Top Games of Note
- Briarcrest Chrst. 28 Houston 21
- Father Ryan 28 Brentwood 13
- Lipscomb Academy 62 Independence 7
- Pearl Cohn 26 MBA 21
- CPA 21 Brentwood Acad. 17
- Marshall Co. 21 Shelbyville Central 14
- Ravenwood 35 BGA 31
- Knox. West 41 Farragut 38
- Hendersonville 28 South Warren (Ky) 20
- Peabody 31 Westview 29
- Giles Co. 38 Nolensville 35
- Davidson Academy 55 Boyd Buchanan 35
- East Hamilton 42 Portland 34
- Germantown 28 MUS 23
- Beech 17 Henry Co. 7
- Memp. Central 35 White Station 27
- Wilson Central 17 Lebanon 13
- Station Camp 33 Hillsboro 13
- Bearden 14 Oak Ridge 9
DeSean
Bishop
5'11" | 190 lbs | RB
Karns | 2023
State
TN
- Karns …#EastTN23
* 27 carr. for 354 yds & 5 TD's (Avg. 13.1 yds per carry) *
- Bishop has been one of the biggest breakout stars early in the 2021 season and should see a big influx of his college recruitment very soon. The Beavers junior running back broke loose for over 350 yards rushing and 5 touchdown's last week and those are numbers that some backs will only get in a handful of games, let alone one. Bishop is ultra talented and a force to watch the rest of the year.
Middle Tennessee
(DE)
Ethan McLaurin
Ethan
McLaurin
6'2" | 230 lbs | DL
Oakland | 2022
State
TN
- Oakland ….#MidTN23
* 10 total tcks, 6 solo, 4.5 TFL, 2.5 sacks *
- Monster showing for McLaurin on national television in the Patriots road victory over Madison-Ridgeland, Mississippi. This 6'2 edge rusher was everywhere in their game last Saturday. He was unblockable at times as he used his power and quick burst off the edge to get into the backfield on a consistent basis. McLaurin holds a few FCS offers but his talents warrants bigger interest. Look for more big games out of this Middle Tennessee defensive end the remainder of the season.
West Tennessee
(DB)
DeMarkus Kee
DeMarkus
Kee
6'2" | 175 lbs | DB
Peabody | 2022
TN
- Peabody …#WestTN23
* 8 rec. for 121 yds & 1 TD; Also had 5 tcks & 1 INT on Def *
- Kee was a force for his Golden Tide team in their close win last Friday over Westview. The 6'2 two-way talent shined on both sides of the ball where he was his quarterback's main target on offense and the lockdown cover guy he is over on defense. Kee is a long and athletic guy that sits under the recruiting radar but more games like this will certainly grow his stock even further.
Overall Player of the Week: ‘23 (RB)
DeSean Bishop
DeSean
Bishop
5'11" | 190 lbs | RB
Karns | 2023
State
TN
- Karns
Other Top Performers
- (QB)
Dawson Moore
Dawson
Moore
6'0" | 190 lbs | QB
Farragut | 2022
State
TN
- Farragut: 17-23 passing for 384 yds & 3 TD's; 16 carr. For 67 yds
- (QB)
Ryan Scott
Ryan
Scott
6'1" | 210 lbs | LB
Knoxville West | 2024
State
TN
- Tullahoma: 14-17 passing for 262 yds & 4 TD's
- (QB)
Cade Law
Cade
Law
6'1" | 210 lbs | QB
CPA | 2022
State
TN
- CPA: 14-22 passing for 172 yds; 6 carr. for 73 yds & 1 TD
- (QB)
Kyle Lowe
Kyle
Lowe
6'0" | 190 lbs | QB
Fayette Ware | 2022
State
TN
- Fayette Ware: 13-15 passing for 160 yds & 4 TD's
- (RB)
Shawn Gary
Shawn
Gary
5'11" | 185 lbs | RB
South-Doyle | 2022
State
TN
- South Doyle: 27 carr. for 281 yds & 4 TD's (Avg. 8.8 yds per carry)
- (RB) Chaye McElroy - Giles Co.: 28 carr. for 222 yds 3 TD's (Avg. 8.2 yds per carry)
- (RB)
Joshua Forsee
Joshua
Forsee
5'10" | 200 lbs | RB
Centennial | 2022
TN
- Centennial: 21 carr. for 207 yds & 4 TD's (Avg. 9.9 yds per carry)
- (RB) Chris Dennis - Memp. Overton: 10 carr. for 101 yds & 2 TD's; Also had 1 K.O. ret. for TD
- (RB) John Davis - Arlington: 6 carr. for 138 yds & 2 TD's; 2 rec. for 60 yds
- (RB) Antonyus Moore - Middle College: 4 carr. for 130 yds & 2 TD's
- (WR)
Trace Corum
Trace
Corum
6'1" | 180 lbs | WR
Farragut | 2022
State
TN
- Farragut: 6 rec. for 234 yds & 2 TD's
- (WR)
Barion Brown
Barion
Brown
6'1" | 165 lbs | WR
Pearl-Cohn | 2022
State
TN
- Pearl Cohn: 14 rec. for 216 yds & 2 TD's
- (WR) Mac Owen - MUS: 6 rec. for 216 yds & 2 TD's (Avg. 28.7 yds per catch)
- (WR)
Joseph Adams
Joseph
Adams
5'11" | 180 lbs | WR
Mitchell | 2022
State
TN
- Mitchell: 9 rec. for 160 yds & 1 TD (Avg. 20.9 yds per catch)
- (WR) Heath Miller - Volunteer: 9 rec. for 131 yds & 1 TD; Also had 1 INT on Def.
- (WR) Maddux Lambert - GCA: 7 rec. for 107 yds & 1 TD
- (TE)
Jackson Long
Jackson
Long
6'5" | 220 lbs | TE
Beech | 2022
State
TN
- Beech: 5 rec. For 118 yds
- (DE)
Clay Barrett
Clay
Barrett
6'3" | 240 lbs | DL
Cookeville | 2022
State
TN
- Cookeville: 6 total tcks, 4 solo & 3 sacks
- (DE)
Levi Herald
Levi
Herald
6'2" | 230 lbs | DL
South-Doyle | 2022
TN
- South Doyle: 9 total tcks, 4 solo, 2.5 TFL, 1 sack
- (LB)
Braden Kaiser
Braden
Kaiser
6'3" | 225 lbs | LB
Siegel | 2022
State
TN
- Siegel: 20 total tcks, 4 solo, 5 TFL & 1 Int
- (LB)
Trey McDonald
Trey
McDonald
6'4" | 210 lbs | LB
Baylor School | 2022
State
TN
- Baylor: 12 total tcks, 10 solo, 2 TFL .
- (Ath) Wilbur Jackson - Memp. Overton: 9 carr. for 97 yds & 1 TD; 21 yd TD rec.; Def: 4 tcks & 1 INT
- (Ath) Ranen Blackburn - White House: 5-8 passing for 87 yds & 1 TD; 17 carr. for 118 yds & 2 TD's
- (Ath) Treyson Davis - Gordonsville: 6 rec. for 135 yds & 1 TD; 5 total tcks, 3 solo
- ‘23 (QB) Jackson Hiett - GCA: 24-25 passing for 224 yds w/ 4 TD's & 0 Int's
- ‘23 (QB)
Jordyn Potts
Jordyn
Potts
6'0" | 190 lbs | QB
Powell | 2023
State
TN
- Powell: 22-35 passing for 360 yds & 3 TD's; Also had 9 carr. for 55 yds & 1 TD
- ‘23 (QB/Ath)
Devon Crenshaw
Devon
Crenshaw
6'3" | 225 lbs | QB
Springfield | 2023
State
TN
- Springfield: 7-9 passing for 132 yds w/ 1 TD & 1 INT; Also had 12 carr. for 117 yds & 3 TD's
- ‘23 (QB)
Chandler Wilson
Chandler
Wilson
5'10" | 180 lbs | QB
Carter | 2023
TN
- Carter: 30-46 passing for 388 yds w/ 3 TD's & 1 INT; Also had 11 carr. for 70 yds & 2 TD's
- ‘23 (QB)
Kenny Minchey
Kenny
Minchey
6'2" | 200 lbs | QB
Pope Prep | 2023
State
TN
- Pope Prep: 6-6 passing for 119 yds & 5 TD's
- ‘23 (RB)
Noah Vaughn
Noah
Vaughn
5'9" | 185 lbs | RB
Maryville | 2023
State
TN
- Maryville: 21 carr. for 205 yds & 4 TD's
- ‘23 (RB)
Jamarion Dowell
Jamarion
Dowell
5'8" | 165 lbs | RB
Covington | 2023
State
TN
- Covington: 23 carr. for 193 yds & 3 TD's
- ‘23 (RB) Caleb Hampton - Baylor: 22 carr. for 180 yds & 4 TD's
- ‘23 (RB)
Ashton Jones
Ashton
Jones
5'10" | 205 lbs | RB
Oakland | 2024
State
TN
- DCA: 5 carr. for 126 yds & 3 TD's
- ‘23 (WR) Dylan Northcutt - Nolensville: 9 rec. for 173 yds & 2 TD's
- ‘23 (WR/S)
Jacob Page
Jacob
Page
6'2" | 185 lbs | WR
Blackman | 2023
State
TN
- Ensworth: 3 rec. for 113 yds & 1 TD
- ‘23 (DB) Courtland Simmons - Davidson Acad.: 5 rec. for 45 yds 7 1 TD; Also had 5 tcks, 4 solo, 1 PBU & 2 INT's on Def.
- ‘23 (DB)
Evan Haynie
Evan
Haynie
6'0" | 175 lbs | DB
Baylor School | 2023
State
TN
- Baylor: 3 tcks, 3 PBU, 1 forced fumble & 1 Int
- ‘23 (Ath)
Reed Linder
Reed
Linder
5'10" | 180 lbs | WR
Briarcrest Christian | 2023
State
TN
- Briarcrest: 7 rec. for 151 yds; 4 tcks, 1 Int on Def.
- ‘23 (Ath)
Donovan Smith
Donovan
Smith
5'11" | 160 lbs | ATH
Nashville Christian | 2023
TN
- NCS: 2 punt returns for TD
- ‘24 (S)
Brody Blankenship
Brody
Blankenship
6'2" | 200 lbs | DB
Alcoa | 2024
State
TN
- Carter: 10 rec. for 205 yds & 3 TD's; Also 10 tcks on Def.
Top Games of Note
- Briarcrest Chrst. 28 Houston 21
- Father Ryan 28 Brentwood 13
- Lipscomb Academy 62 Independence 7
- Pearl Cohn 26 MBA 21
- CPA 21 Brentwood Acad. 17
- Marshall Co. 21 Shelbyville Central 14
- Ravenwood 35 BGA 31
- Knox. West 41 Farragut 38
- Hendersonville 28 South Warren (Ky) 20
- Peabody 31 Westview 29
- Giles Co. 38 Nolensville 35
- Davidson Academy 55 Boyd Buchanan 35
- East Hamilton 42 Portland 34
- Germantown 28 MUS 23
- Beech 17 Henry Co. 7
- Memp. Central 35 White Station 27
- Wilson Central 17 Lebanon 13
- Station Camp 33 Hillsboro 13
- Bearden 14 Oak Ridge 9
