TN Future Stars: Class of 2027 Game Top Performers
Over the weekend, I had the pleasure of watching some of the young upcoming talent from the state of Tennessee in the Tennessee Future Stars vs Kentucky Future Stars all star games. The second game of the day was the…
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Continue ReadingOver the weekend, I had the pleasure of watching some of the young upcoming talent from the state of Tennessee in the Tennessee Future Stars vs Kentucky Future Stars all star games. The second game of the day was the seventh grade game featuring prospects in the class of 2027. This was in my opinion the most exciting game of the day as the Tennessee Future Stars had an incredible second half comeback but fell just short in a 26-18 loss. However, they still had several prospects that showed a lot of potential. With that in mind, here are ten players that stood out to me on the Seventh Grade Tennessee Future Stars.
Chris Campbell | Offensive Line | 2027
Campbell is a player that caught my eye very easily from the beginning due to his 6’1″, 266 pound frame. While he passed the initial eye test, he proved himself on the field as well. Mainly lining up at guard, Campbell was a force on the offensive line. He used his strength to his advantage, not being pushed back easily by opposing defensive linemen and creating movement off the line of scrimmage in the run game. Campbell was also impressive in pass protection, showing solid footwork and the ability to mirror pass rushers off the edge.
Kasean Bowman | Wide Receiver | 2027
Kasean Bowman was the go-to receiver throughout the game for Tennessee. His speed and athleticism make him a very dangerous deep threat as he is able to create separation against opposing corners and has the ability to go up and come down with catches in jump ball situations. He also has the elusiveness to make defenders miss in the open field after the catch, making him a threat to pick up extra yards in any given situation.
Hudson Fuqua | Wide Receiver | 2027
Hudson Fuqua was yet another talented offensive weapon for the Tennessee team. He showed an impressive ability to adjust to the ball and come down with catches as long as the ball is within his reach. Fuqua also showed the athleticism to catch the ball at its highest point. After the catch, Fuqua is a very strong runner with the ability to break tackles in the open field.
Cole Scraggs | Running Back | 2027
Scraggs stood out to me as a complete running back for Tennessee. He has a great combination of both speed and power as a ball carrier. He is able to use his speed to get to the outside and to run away from defenders in the open field. When running between the tackles, he shows true power with the ability to lower his shoulder and keep his feet churning to make defenders pay for trying to tackle him. Scraggs also showed impressive vision with the ability to be patient and let the running lane open up and then hit the hole with a sense of urgency.
Rashad Glenn | Defensive Line | 2027
Rashad Glenn lived in the backfield from the defensive end position on Saturday. He showed a quick first step off the edge to gain an early advantage against opposing offensive tackles. Against the run, he does a good job of getting to the ball and putting himself in position to make plays. Glenn also showed an impressive combination of speed and pass rush moves to help him get to the quarterback as he was able to come away with a sack in Saturday’s game.
Ahvare Galbreath | Linebacker | 2027
Ahvare Galbreath had himself a great game as the man in the middle of Tennessee’s defense. He plays with a very high motor which enabled him to make plays all over the field on Saturday. Galbreath did a great job of taking the right angles to put himself in position to make plays when the ball was away from him. Once he got to the ball, Galbreath showed that he is a very good open field tackler, securing the tackle and running his feet on contact to make sure that the ball carrier can’t pick up extra yards.
Terry Beaufort | Wide Receiver | 2027
The youngest of the two Beaufort brothers that are a part of the Tennessee Future Stars program, Terry began to make a name for himself on Saturday. Beaufort was a dangerous threat out of the slot, running strong routes in the short/intermediate passing game and showing the ability to make catches through contact. He also showed the ability to take the top off the defense and pose as a threat in the deep passing game, using his speed to run by opposing defensive backs. After the catch, Beaufort was able to make something happen, using his speed and elusiveness to pick up extra yards.
Larry Johnson | Running Back | 2027
Larry Johnson was another impressive player out of the Tennessee backfield that caught my eye on Saturday. He showed a great combination of speed and elusiveness as a ball carrier. On sweeps and outside runs, Johnson used his speed to get around the corner and up the field to pick up big gains for his offense. In the open field, he showed the ability to make cuts on the dime to make defenders miss. He is a back that I believe has a ton of potential to be something special as he progresses as a player.
Andre Adams | Quarterback | 2027
The most impressive player on the field in this game and possibly of the entire day in my eyes was quarterback Andre Adams. After not even getting the start for Tennessee, Adams came in and truly took the game over. He showed that he is a true dual-threat quarterback with the ability to escape the pocket and make big plays as a ball carrier while also having a very impressive arm. In the second half, Adams was a big reason for Tennessee’s comeback as he was able to score both on the ground and through the air, and seemed to be simply unstoppable at times. His play earned him Offensive MVP recognition for Tennessee. If he can continue to progress and improve his game as he gets older, Adams has true superstar potential in him.
John Amofah Jr. | Defensive Line | 2027
While Tennessee fell short on the scoreboard, I believe they had the two best players in this game in Adams on offense and John Amofah Jr. on defense. The first word that comes to mind when describing Amofah is STUD! He was a one man wrecking crew off the edge, showing a great combination of strength and speed to beat his opponent. Amofah lived in the backfield, accounting for multiple tackles for loss and sacks. Once he gets to the ball carrier, Amofah makes sure they feel him as he is a very physical finisher as a tackler. He also caught my eye with his ability to use his speed to come down the line and make plays from the backside when the play was away from him. His play helped him earn Defensive MVP honors and I truly believe that this is nowhere near the last time we will hear his name as a prospect.