Tennessee high school football: George MacIntyre leads 2025 top football recruits list

Get to know George MacIntyre, Ethan Utley and the other top 2025 football recruits in Tennessee

Sam Brown | Aug 9, 2024

Brentwood Academy quarterback George MacIntyre announces his commitment to the University of Tennessee with his parents Sarah and Matt McIntyre during a ceremony at Brentwood Academy on Monday, Jan. 22, 2024 in Brentwood, Tenn. MacIntyre is the number 3-ranked quarterback for the class 2025. / Mark Zaleski / The Tennessean / USA TODAY NETWORK

What do NFL legends Reggie White, Ed "Too Tall" Jones and Patrick Willis have in common?

They all played their high school football in Tennessee.

With the start of the 2024 Tennessee high school football season just a few weeks away, now seems like a good time to talk about some key players to watch this year who might be the next NFL stars to hail from the Volunteer State.

Here is a look at the top 10 recruits in Tennessee's Class of 2025 in order of their state ranking:

Tennessee's Top 10 Class of 2025 high school football prospects

1. George MacIntyre - Quarterback

High school: Brentwood Academy
Height: 6'5.5"
Weight: 190 pounds
247 Sports rating: 4-star (93)
National ranking: 69
Position ranking: 8
College: Committed to Tennessee

2. Ethan Utley - Defensive line

High school: Ensworth
Height: 6'3.5"
Weight: 265 pounds
247 Sports rating: 4-star (92)
National ranking: 123
Position ranking: 17
College: Committed to Tennessee

3. Chauncey Gooden - Interior offensive line

High school: Lipscomb Academy
Height: 6'4"
Weight: 320 pounds
247 Sports rating: 4-star (91)
National ranking: 188
Position ranking: 11
College: Committed to Colorado

4. Nic Moore - Interior offensive line

High school: Jefferson County
Height: 6'2.5"
Weight: 300 pounds
247 Sports rating: 4-star (91)
National ranking: 210
Position ranking: 13
College: Committed to Tennessee

5. Donovan Starr - Cornerback

High school: Ravenwood
Height: 5'11.5"
Weight: 175 pounds
247 Sports rating: 4-star (91)
National ranking: 221
Position ranking: 26
College: Committed to Auburn

6. Cameron Sparks - Athlete

High school: Baylor
Height: 6'3"
Weight: 205 pounds
247 Sports rating: 4-star (90)
National ranking: N/A
Position ranking: 9
College: Uncommitted

7. Jaylan Morgan - Safety

High school: Rockvale
Height: 6'0"
Weight: 180 pounds
247 Sports rating: 4-star (90)
National ranking: N/A
Position ranking: 27
College: Committed to Georgia

8. Radarious Jackson - Wide receiver

High school: Sheffield
Height: 6'2"
Weight: 195 pounds
247 Sports rating: 4-star (90)
National ranking: N/A
Position ranking: 40
College: Committed to Tennessee

9. Carson Lawrence - Safety

High school: McCallie
Height: 6'2"
Weight: 194 pounds
247 Sports rating: 3-star (89)
National ranking: N/A
Position ranking: 32
College: Committed to Vanderbilt

10. Kalen Edwards - Defensive line

High school: Dyersburg
Height: 6'4"
Weight: 315 pounds
247 Sports rating: 3-star (89)
National ranking: N/A
Position ranking: 37
College: Committed to Kentucky

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Published Aug 9, 2024

SAM BROWN