News Notes and Notables from Nashville Freshman Session!

Jacquese Stevenson was literally at home on the football field with the combine taking place at Glencliff HS. Whether he had a comfortability factor or not, Stevenson was sensational and took home the Overall MVP and Fastest Man awards. The 5'6.5 133 lb DB/safety had an 8'6 broad jump, ran a 4.55 shuttle and was an absolute stud during 1 on 1's. He has natural instincts as a defensive back, good feet and is a good listener. He still has time grow and things are looking bright.

Dionte Wells, also from the talent deep Glencliff HS, won the LB MVP. At 5'6 190, he has solid strength (he benched 135 lbs 21 times) and understands how to play the game. 

Juanya Smith (Smith Academy and no the school isn't named after him to our knowledge) was the best wide out at the camp. He has great hands, runs impressive routes and is a hard worker. As a coach, you have to love a player like this

Mt. Juliet's Caleb Hopkins is strong and quick. The 5'7 152 lb running back won the RB MVP after impressing coaches with his ability during 1 on 1's. Between good ball skills and his skill to change direction on the time, Hopkins is worth keeping an eye on.

Stephen Von Mann (T.W. Hunter MS) and Emilio Hernandez (Portland West MS) were two outstanding 8th graders who really left a strong impression. Hernandez  has astonishing size for his age (6'0 248) while Von Mann (a 5'6 150 lb DB) has a terrific idea of how to make things uncomfortable for an offense.

Nashville looks to be a rising football hotspot indeed.