Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Taylor Groves might be the ultimate utility skill player in the state of Tennessee after his showing during the 2019 season. The 6-3, 185-pound, sophomore stepped up for East Robertson High School as needed carrying the rock 52 times for 258 yards with three scores and pulled down 49 passes for 739 yards with […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG The 2019 season was another showcase season for Class of 2021 receiver Quenton Barnes. The 6-3, 195-pound, target built upon a sophomore run that included 30 receptions for 582 yards with four scores by hauling in 38 passes covering 679 yards with seven trips into the end zone in 2019. After earning All-Region and […]
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Contribute Now Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG When a defensive coordinator commits two and three defenders to stopping a receiving threat, you know that target is special. This has been the life of Class of 2021 tight end/receiver Hudson Wolfe much of the 2019 season. Teams are all in on shutting down the Hardin County standout but that has […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Speed on the edges and big guys in the trenches, that seems to be the prevailing theory on how to attack Spread offenses in the high school and collegiate levels. College programs seeking an edge rusher who can stuff the run, pressure the quarterback and drop back against the pass, the ones that have […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG When looking down the stat column for East Robertson High School’s (TN) football team, the name Taylor Groves continues to pop up. The 6-3, 180-pound, super sophomore seemingly does it all but drive the bus back-and-forth on road games. His breakout 2019 season has been filled with one dynamic play after another, especially on […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG All collegiate football teams seek versatility in their players, and few high school recruits are as uniquely versatile as Ravenwood talent Reggie Grimes. Grimes has come up through the Tennessee high school varsity ranks as a defensive end/outside linebacker and running back who can also line up as a fullback/H-back and defensive tackle if […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG When the Friday night lights went on for Riverdale High School a year ago, Tennessee teams were quick to make sure strong-side defensive end Javon Nelson was identified. The 6-3, 257-pound, talent was a destroyer of pockets and consumed linemen and double-teams against the run setting the edge where there was no such thing […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG When Quenton Barnes gets it going on the field, there is little stopping the 6-3, 190-pound, receiver. The Cane Ridge standout ended his sophomore season with 30 receptions for 582 yards and four scores with teams seeking to stop him but still earning All-League honors. His Antioch (TN) team has already begun their season […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG There is a good reason Reggie Grimes is rated as a five-star recruit (ESPN). The Class of 2020 defender has it all; size (6-3.5, 240), speed (4.51 laser), and the determination to be the best showcasing his abilities at The Opening this summer against… You must be logged into RecruitingNewsGuru.com to view this content. […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG The college football universe has gone crazy for Eli Sutton, and for good reason; the Class of 2021 offensive lineman has bookend left tackle collegiate All-Conference upside. The 6-7, 278-pound, lineman had a standout sophomore season with Brentwood Academy quickly earning four-star status and the label as one of Tennessee’s top high school football […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Recruiting for kickers and punters is far different from the process offensive and defensive players experience as special team talents are typically sought after towards the end of a cycle. But Class of 2021 kicker Connor Wood is already ahead of the game. The… You must be logged into RecruitingNewsGuru.com to view this content. […]
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Posted by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Renard Gwynn Profile Position: Defensive End and Defensive Tackle Height and Weight: 6-2, 250 Classification: 2021 2019 High School: Memphis Central – Memphis, TN – Class 6A Region 8 2018 High School: Freedom Prep – Memphis, TN – Class 1A 2018 Eagles Record: 8-3 2018 Stats (10 games): 28 tackles, 10 […]
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Posted by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Tamerius Bell Profile Position: Cornerback Height and Weight: 5-10, 180 Classification: 2022 2019 High School: Memphis Central – Memphis, TN – Class 6A Region 8 2018 High School: Freedom Prep – Memphis, TN – Class 1A 2018 Eagles Record: 8-3 2018 Stats (11 games): 48 tackles, two interceptions, four passes broken up, […]
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Posted by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Deris Jackson Profile Position: Defensive Tackle and Offensive Lineman Height and Weight: 6-3, 310 Classification: 2020 High School: Lausanne Collegiate – Memphis, TN – Division II-AA West 2018 Lynx Record: 11-1 2018 Stats (9 games): 26 tackles, 19 solo, one sack, and two QB hurries Offers (10): Alabama A&M, Arkansas Tech, […]
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Posted by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG CJ Ware Profile Position: Defensive End/Outside Linebacker Height and Weight: 6-5, 225 Classification: 2020 High School: Nolensville – Nolensville, TN – Class 4A 2018 Team Record: 7-5 Offers (10): Ball State, Cincinnati, Liberty, Louisville, Memphis, Miami-Ohio, Purdue, Toledo, Tulane, and Western Kentucky Interest: Vanderbilt, Kentucky, Wake Forest, Duke, and Stanford Visits […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWright RNG The foundation for what could end up being an amazing high school football career was laid during the 2018 season in Memphis. Class of 2022 cornerback Tamerius Bell took to the gridiron performing like a seasoned veteran for Freedom Prep High School leaving all wondering what may come in the future. The 5-10, […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Throughout the 2018 high school football season, Cane Ridge High School had an offense no 6A Tennessee team wanted to face. The Ravens blistered opposing defenses for 39 points per game on average running their record to 11-1 with a two-game playoff extension. The ground game featured 2,000-yard senior rusher Devon Starling while the […]
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Posted by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Dietrick Pennington Profile Position: Defensive Tackle and Offensive Lineman Height and Weight: 6-4.5, 330 Classification: 2021 High School: Evangelical Christian – Cordova, TN – Division II-AA West 2018 Eagles Record: 9-3 Offers (8): Arkansas, Georgia, Mississippi State, Notre Dame, Ole Miss, South Carolina, and Tennessee Interest: Michigan and Florida Visits Taken: […]
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Posted by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Tyler Baron Profile Position: Defensive End Height and Weight: 6-5, 250 Classification: 2020 Recruiting Ranking: 4-Star 2019 High School: Knoxville Catholic – Knoxville, TN – Class 5A 2018 High School: Ensworth – Nashville, TN – Division II-AA 2018 Tigers Record: 7-5 Offers (42): Akron, Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Auburn, Austin Peay, Clemson, […]
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Posted by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Reggie Grimes Profile Position: Defensive End and Running Back – ATH Height and Weight: 6-3.5, 240 Classification: 2020 Recruiting Ranking: 5-Star – top rated player in Tennessee High School: Mount Juliet – Nashville, TN – Class 6A 2018 Golden Bears Record: 12-1 – ranked No. 12 in Tennessee Offers (20-plus): Alabama, […]
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Posted by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Cameron Sneed Profile Position: Running Back Height and Weight: 5-8, 166 Classification: 2020 Recruiting Ranking: 3-Star High School: Whitehaven – Memphis, TN – 6A District 8 2018 Tigers Record: 11-4 – ranked No. 11 in Tennessee (MaxPreps) 2018 Stats (10 games): 1,314 rush yards on 150 carries, 8.8 yard per carry average, […]
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Posted by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Jarel Dickson Profile Position: Running Back and Linebacker Height and Weight: 5-10, 216 Classification: 2020 High School: Peabody – Trenton, TN – 2A Region 7 2018 Golden Tide Record: 14-1 – won 2A title 17-9 vs. Trousdale County 2018 Stats (15 games): 1,286 yards on 138 carries – 8.9 yard per carry […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Tennessee offenses had no clue what was coming at them when the 2018 high school football season began. After a cup of coffee on the field for Ravenwood High School as a receiver in 2017, the Raptors unleashed Class of 2021 talent Junior Colson… You must be logged into RecruitingNewsGuru.com to view this content. […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG There is never a shortage of great talent coming out of the state of Tennessee, and four-star Class of 2021 offensive guard Austin Gentle is helping carry the tradition forward. The 6-4, 276-pound, trench hog was a one-man wrecking crew last season for McCallie taking delight in finishing off plays the old fashion way, […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG There was little opposing Tennessee defenses could do against Tray Curry during the 2018 high school football season but hope for a running play. The 6-2, 198-pound, receiver was beastly approaching the 1,000-yard mark with 982 receiving yards and 11 touchdowns. The action for Bradley Central High School against 6A foes has brought a […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG During a tough season for Dickson County High School, Class of 2020 defender Tre’vonn Rybka helped make it a memorable year. The 6-4, 280-pound, defensive end earned three-star recruiting status after compiling 56 stops, 13 tackles for a loss, and five sacks taking on 6A Tennessee players with teams routinely running the opposite direction. […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG When upside and current abilities meet on the gridiron one gets a four-star talent like Eli Sutton. The 6-7, 278-pound, left tackle further developed his talents against Tennessee Division II-AAA competition in 2018 helping Brentwood Academy to state championship. Those growing skills taking on edge rushers and defensive tackles earned him All-County and second […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG If a 6A Tennessee offensive player said he wasn’t afraid of Oakland’s defense during the 2018 season, he was lying. The Patriots’ defense was about as good as it gets helping the team to a 14-1 record with a state championship trophy to show for it. The defense wasn’t just stingy, they were downright […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Beyond all the production on the field, if CJ Ware did nothing else but help his Nolensville High School team win games, he forced a lot of sleepless nights for opposing 4A Tennessee offensive coordinators, quarterbacks, running backs, and left tackles. The 6-5, 230-pound, outside linebacker/defensive end improved upon his already deadly pass rush […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG There are certain guys on the high school gridiron who are just on a different level than everyone else. This can come in many forms from knowledge and understanding of the game, to size, speed, and/or athleticism… but every so often there is just that one guy who seems to have it all continually […]
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