Top Talent of Tennessee: # 46 - 42

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Posted Jul 23, 2008


Find out more about some of the top rising seniors in the state of Tennessee. Find out what makes these athletes some of the top performers in the state and names to watch in 2008.

# 46 – Curtis King, 6-3, 270 pound defensive tackle from Memphis-Trezevant (Tenn.) is a big time prospect looking to get some attention. King is a four year starter with 28 career sacks including 41 tackles and 7 sacks in 2007. He is receiving a lot of interest from Kentucky, Louisville, Memphis, Mississippi, and Tennessee. The combination of his size and strength will hopefully help King turn some heads as a senior.

# 45 – Alex Smithson, 6-2, 275 pound defensive tackle from Murfreesboro-Riverdale is a versatile player that will move from defensive end inside to the tackle spot at the next leveal. He is receiving the most interest from Arkansas, Louisville, Kentucky, Middle Tennessee, Tennessee, and Vanderbilt. Smithson looks to help lead the Warriors deep into the five playoffs and start securing more attention for the recruiting process.

# 44 – Arcavius McMurray, 6-3, 190 pound wide receiver from Lebanon-Wilson Central (Tenn.) may be one of the best kept secrets in the state. McMurray who has been primarily a basketball player is hoping for a breakout season on the gridiron in 2008. With good size, speed, and athleticism McMurray hopes a big senior season may lead to some offers.

# 43 – Jamaul Starnes, 6-3, 190 pound safety from Franklin (Tenn.) hopes to lead his team deep into the playoffs this season. Starnes is picking up interest from Tennessee, Middle Tennessee, and Purdue. He is a solid prospect with good size and quick footwork in the secondary.

# 42 – Jamar Neal, 6-1, 245 pound defensive tackle from Franklin-Battle Ground (Tenn.) hopes a big senior season will lead to some offers. Neal will be able to get a lot of attention in 2008 with his ability to play tough against the run. With a lot of attention being focused on teammate quarterback Jamal Ramsey look for Neal to have an audience of schools to impress.



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