Week Seven Players to Watch: Next up

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hudson's Picks to Click, week seven edition, part two. I am highlighting the top ten players to watch going into Thursday and Friday nights for the rest of the 2026 Tennessee high school football season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Who Will Stand Out</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2102390"],"_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-6abeb73609f40"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Ravenwood's big defensive lineman has offers from USF and Mississippi State. The junior is strong; if he gets his hands on you, it's over. His frame and body type is perfect for the college level, which is very rare to see in someone who's only in his junior year. Impressive blocking shedding being able to get off blocks consistently to make a play on the ball carrier. His get off of the line will need some improvement before his senior year. Ravenwood is traveling to play Independence on Friday at 7 p.m. CT. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2136049"],"_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-6abeb73609f7d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The Golden Bears linebacker got his first college offer from Eastern Kentucky before the start of his junior season. Dontae is undersized at linebacker; however, he makes up for it with his athleticism, running a 4.60 40-yard dash. He hits the gap going downhill well and makes tackles for loss consistently, with good wrap-up technique. If he wants to stay at linebacker in college, he will need to gain a good amount of weight; if not, he is athletic enough to play nickel back. MT. Juliet plays at home versus Gallatin Thursday at 7 pm CT. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2228317"],"_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-6abeb73609fa0"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The 6'5 left tackle is lengthy; he uses his length to get his hands on the edge before the edge can get his hands on him, giving him the upper hand. He does most of the small things right; however, I want to see him get more aggressive and finish plays with the defender in the dirt. Koat is solid at sealing the edge for the ball carrier as well. The Green Wave's tackle will need to gain at least 30 pounds over the next year to be ready for college ball. Gallatin travels to MT Juliet Thursday at 7 p.m. CT. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1721874"],"_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-6abeb73609fbe"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The sophomore running back/edge has a bright future at Nolensville. He has already visited multiple college programs; expect him to start seeing offers early next season. Grisham is agile and has good quickness for his age. If he gets into open space, watch out; he is a playmaker and will make plays for Nolensville's offense. Vision is a plus for this running back; he knows which gaps he's supposed to hit, and if he sees it clogged, he bounces outside quickly. With Grisham only being a sophomore, we will need to see how he develops. Nolensville plays at home Friday at 7 pm CT. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1093180"],"_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-6abeb73609fdd"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Jiles has a solid amount of pass rush moves that include bull rush, swipes, and spin moves. He is not the fastest edge in the country; however, he is a solid tackler and plays hard. His bend is not the greatest, though he is a smart defensive lineman and knows his role. Briarcrest Christian plays Hillsboro at home Friday at 7 pm CT. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->