When looking at the 8th Grade Tennessee Future Stars offensive standout performances, there is no more obvious place to start than with the Offensive MVP, . In an attempt to not burry the lead, Stinson (unofficially) finished the day with nine carries for 140-yards rushing and two touchdowns, plus a reception for four yards.

Stinson, who was an All-District performer on the Varsity level as an eighth-grader this past fall, carried the ball four times in the opening quarter. On his fifth carry of the afternoon, which happened on the second play of the second quarter, Stinson and QB Cullen Hayden Cullen Hayden 5'10" | 155 lbs | QB Christian Brothers | 2029 TN executed a picture-perfect option play; 35-yards later, Stinson had his first TD of the game and Tennessee was up 6-0.

Following an uneventful third quarter, Stinson cemented his MVP performance on Tennessee’s first possession of the final quarter. On the heels of Kentucky’s first touchdown, and starting on his own 4-yard line, Stinson carried the ball on consecutive plays–with the second run being a 92-yard TD run where he outran everyone else on the field.

A’jabeon Stinson has a chiseled dense build that reflects fine genetics and hard work. This young man is reliable and gives max effort. His ball skills are above average and best utilized by creating mismatches versus linebackers. Yes, he can run routes affectively. Check off the box for speed as well. Stinson can really pick them up and put them down on the field and track. He can keep defenses honest depending on where you line him up or just give him a jet sweep, outside zone, and he will do the rest.