Nakavi Gundy Nakavi Gundy 6'2" | 170 lbs | ATH Rockvale | 2030 TN is an exciting young athlete at the receiver position with elite speed inside a very good frame with natural movement skills.

He is highly explosive with a verified 11.09 second 100m that he recorded in the TSSAA Middle School State Championship. Also verified at 23.11 in the 200m event.

That explosiveness translates to the field as he turns from receiver to runner, showing strong burst to generate yards after the catch.

Likely standing around 6-foot-1, he has very good size for the position that will translate strongly to the high school level. As he has added more mass this offseason, he has the frame to make tough catches at a consistent level. The size and explosive ability has shown up this offseason as he has consistently come down with jump ball opportunities.

The leaping ability translates to the track as well, with a verified 17-6 long jump.

His explosiveness and physicality translated to the defensive side of the ball where he was a very productive linebacker at the middle school level.

Multi-sport athlete that is a legit track star in the offseason.

EXPECTED ROLE IN 2026: He should have the opportunity to be a part of the receiver rotation as he refines the nuances in his game with the opportunity to start soon after.

Another rising talent that people should have on their radar is Nakavi Gundy Nakavi Gundy 6'2" | 170 lbs | ATH Rockvale | 2030 TN , an athlete out of Rockvale Middle School that made his presence known at a recent practice I attended. Gundy has outstanding footwork and speed, showcasing his ability to get in prime position for the catch during one of the Tennessee Vultures’ recent practices. I also really liked how Gundy can pick up speed off the snap to get wide open in the backfield.

I also really liked what I saw from Nakavi Gundy Nakavi Gundy 6'2" | 170 lbs | ATH Rockvale | 2030 TN , an athlete at Rockvale Middle School. Gundy made a huge difference in positional training with his size, speed and ability to be versatile in the backfield. Gundy also impressed with his route-running ability and consistency in hauling in the deep pass. A rising talent out of the Murfreesboro area to get familiar with in the near future.

2030 Tennessee Vultures DB Nakavi Gundy Nakavi Gundy 6'2" | 170 lbs | ATH Rockvale | 2030 TN was a standout on day two of our Battle in Bama 7v7 event as one of the top defenders of the day. He’s a physically imposing 8th grader who looms large over most athletes in the 14U group. Gundy’s length and physical play generated several pass breakups each game as a shutdown defensive back on the outside. Gundy is likely to develop into a future high-level college prospect if he continues to progress and hasn’t peaked early.