Camp Season: Week 1 Notes/Recap
The first week of the open recruiting period did not disappoint, especially in the state of Tennessee where we saw several guys pick up offers, take visits and establish themselves during camps. Here we take a look at some of…
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Continue ReadingThe first week of the open recruiting period did not disappoint, especially in the state of Tennessee where we saw several guys pick up offers, take visits and establish themselves during camps.
Here we take a look at some of the biggest stories to come out of the open recruiting period Week One.
#TN2022
– We had multiple top name guys take in official visits this weekend with contending schools and it might result in something positive down the road. It was also a well stretched out official visit weekend as guys traveled all across the country to check out the college of their choice.
Among the guys who took official visit this weekend include: Hillsboro (OT) Jacob Hood Jacob Hood 6'8" | 330 lbs | OL Hillsboro | 2022 TN – Auburn, Franklin (OT) Fisher Anderson Fisher Anderson 6'7" | 275 lbs | OL Franklin | 2022 State TN – Northwestern, Haywood (DB) Jaylen Lewis Jaylen Lewis 6'1" | 175 lbs | DB Haywood | 2022 State TN – Michigan St., Milan (S) Anthony Brown Anthony Brown 6'2" | 195 lbs | DB Milan | 2022 State TN – Arkansas, Christian Brothers teammates (RB) Dallan Hayden Dallan Hayden 5'11" | 190 lbs | RB Christian Brothers | 2022 State TN and (OL) Patrick Kutas Patrick Kutas 6'5" | 285 lbs | OL Christian Brothers | 2022 State TN – Illinois, McCallie (S) Kenzy Paul Kenzy Paul 6'1" | 190 lbs | DB McCallie | 2022 State TN – Duke, Maryville (S) D.J. Burks D.J. Burks 6'0" | 190 lbs | DB Maryville | 2022 State TN – Memphis, Milan (LB) Antwain Barham Antwain Barham 6'3" | 225 lbs | LB Milan | 2022 State TN , Jr – Memphis and Hawyood (DT) Camron Douglas Camron Douglas 6'3" | 300 lbs | DL Haywood | 2022 State TN – Memphis
– The main guys to put on commitment watch after these particular visits would be Anderson to Northwestern and Brown to Arkansas. Both these guys appeared to have excellent times on their respected visits but also fit with those two programs. The Wildcats and Hogs could be the ideal spot and situation in the long run for both Anderson and Brown.
– Father Ryan (DB) James Reed III James Reed III 5'11" | 180 lbs | DB Father Ryan | 2022 State TN may finally be on the recruiting map now after picking up his 1st three college offers last week. It all started with an offer from Ky Wesleyan but then a big one came later in the week when MTSU offered, followed by Eastern Ky. The Blue Raiders became his 1st D1 offer and might have opened the door now to other possible D1, P5 offers.
– It was a possible breakout week for two other defensive backs that could be on the verge of adding more offers. Oakland (DB) A.G. McGhee A.G. McGhee 5'10" | 185 lbs | DB Oakland | 2022 FL picked up offers from Austin Peay and UT-Martin while the Govs and Skyhawks extended offers to Cordova (DB) Jeremiah Jordan Jeremiah Jordan 6'2" | 190 lbs | DB Cordova | 2022 State TN as well.
Both McGhee and Jordan are highly active and athletic guys that might see an uptick with their recruitments over the coming weeks, especially as they hit up more camps or take in visits.
– A pair of underrated offensive linemen added big offers this past week that may spurn their recruitments into an upward trajectory. Knox. Catholic (OG) Hayden Todd Hayden Todd 6'4" | 295 lbs | OL Knox. Catholic | 2022 State TN picked up a big offer from MTSU while CPA (OT/G) Evan Carney Evan Carney 6'5" | 275 lbs | OL CPA | 2022 State TN added one from Georgia State. These two D1 offers to Todd and Carney say that both guys are legit and talented enough to play on the Division 1 level but how much longer will they have to wait for the next offers to arrive? Shouldn’t be too long as both guys will continue to hit the camp scene this month and continue working hard for those next offers.
#TN2023
– It was a breakout week for 2023 Lausanne (QB) Brock Glenn Brock Glenn 6'2" | 190 lbs | QB Lausanne | 2023 State TN as not only did he pick up his 1st college offer but added two more with one of them being an offer from the Southeastern Conference. The week started off when Vanderbilt officially offered Glenn and immediately placed themselves as contenders going forward for the Lynx stud signal caller. Following the Commodores, Glenn added two more offers from the hometown Memphis Tigers and the Eastern Ky Colonels.
These three offers immediately established Glenn as one of the top quarterback prospects for the ‘23 class and someone that will see his stock continue to grow as more college coaches see and work with him in person.
– Karns (RB) DeSean Bishop DeSean Bishop 5'11" | 190 lbs | RB Karns | 2023 State TN is a talented young man that is finally on the recruiting board as this past weekend he picked his first two college offers from Tennessee and Austin Peay. These are offers that I feel are way past due as Bishop could be the top running back prospect in the state for the 2023 class. Look for more schools to get on board with the Beavers star back sooner than later.
– This past week was an active but strong recruiting week for Ravenwood (QB) Chris Parson Chris Parson 6'0" | 190 lbs | QB Ravenwood | 2023 State TN as he was able to hit the road and take on a visit with Ohio St. and then traveling to Louisville to camp with the Cardinals. Parson looks good in the Garnet and Silver and his style of play at QB fits what the Buckeyes do on offense.
While he did not receive an offer from Ohio State, Parson did however pick up one from Louisville and the Cards could be one of the top contenders for the Raptors quarterback going forward.
– Much like the 2022 prospects, the guys from ‘23 crop also hit the road and took in several on campus visits while some camped as well. You could tell from the photos and videos taken from these visits that the 2023 prospects were excited to finally meet coaches in person and see an actual college campus.
Among the guys who took in visits last week include: Indy (TE) Ty Lockwood Ty Lockwood 6'5" | 225 lbs | TE Independence | 2023 State TN – Clemson, Georgia, South Carolina, Baylor (OL) Brycen Sanders Brycen Sanders 6'6" | 285 lbs | OL Baylor School | 2023 State TN – Georgia, Tennessee, Vanderbilt, Henry Co. (OT/G) Luke Brown Luke Brown 6'6" | 305 lbs | OL Henry Co. | 2023 State TN – Auburn, Tennessee, Vanderbilt, Mt. Juliet (LB) Ethan Crisp Ethan Crisp 6'3" | 205 lbs | LB Mt. Juliet | 2023 State TN – Kentucky, Ole Miss, Vanderbilt, Henry Co. (QB) Ryan Damron Ryan Damron 6'0" | 185 lbs | QB Henry Co. | 2023 State TN – Tennessee, Wake Forest
#TN2024
– For the youngsters of the ‘24 class, this past week and most of the summer months will be about camps, while a few may take in a visit or two. It’s really the beginning point for the ‘24 guys and their introduction into the world of college football and recruiting.
The biggest name to mention here is Lipscomb Acad. (TN) defensive back Kaleb Beasley Kaleb Beasley 6'1" | 175 lbs | DB Lipscomb Academy | 2024 State TN . The 6’1 versatile defender was busy on the trail last week as he took in a camp and visit with N.C. State which led to a Wolfpack offer. Then Beasley headed over to Clemson to camp with the Tigers, then proceeded over to Knoxville to camp with Tennessee and word is he was one of the top defensive performers of camp. This guy is quickly establishing himself as possibly the top overall recruit in-state for the 2024 class.
– Two of the top talents in the ‘24 class from the East Tennessee region added their 1st SEC offers over the weekend. After camping in Knoxville, the Tennessee Volunteers extended official offers to both Oak Ridge (WR) Brandon Heyward Brandon Heyward 5'11" | 180 lbs | WR Oak Ridge | 2024 State TN and Knox. Webb (Ath) Brandon Winton Brandon Winton 6'2" | 175 lbs | WR Bradenton IMG Academy | 2024 FL . These are two uber athletic guys that will continue to see offers flood their way over the coming months and years. These two guys could also develop into two of the top overall prospects in-state for the ‘24 class.