'24 TN DL Carson Gentle (Tennessee)

[BigOrange15]

This kid is well on his way to being the next Paul Bain.

Paul Bain wishes he was Rod Wilks.

 

[Vols_In_Cambridge]

 

[swampfoxfan]

Name doesn't fit cause he darn sure isn't gentle when it comes to ball carriers

 

[Lefteye]

Name doesn't fit cause he darn sure isn't gentle when it comes to ball carriers

Middle name Notso?

 

[KB5252]

His frame screams defensive end or pass rush specialist interior D line if he can take on some extra weight.

 

[Vols_In_Cambridge]

CARSON GENTLE NAMED DIIAAA MR. FOOTBALL SEMI-FINALIST

Five Chattanooga-area players named Mr. Football semifinalists | Chattanooga Times Free Press

A total of five players from the Chattanooga area have been named Tennessee Titans Mr. Football Award semifinalists. The TSSAA released the list of five semifinalists for each of the state’s nine classifications, plus five for overall Kicker of the Year, Thursday morning. The three finalists in...

www.timesfreepress.com

“Carson is just a freakish athlete,” McCallie coach Ralph Potter said. “He would be the best player we’ve got at whatever position he played. He’s such a good linebacker for us because he can rush the passer and also defend receivers out in space. On offense he’s a great blocking tight end who also has great hands and can make plays after the catch.

Gentle, a 6-4, 250-pound hybrid defensive end/linebacker and University of Tennessee commitment, was a semifinalist for the award last year as well.

“He’s a four-year starter — it’s been a long time since we had someone start as a freshman — who is extremely smart and physical. He can make all the calls on getting everyone lined up correctly and he’s become a much more vocal leader this year in terms of making sure everyone is handling their responsibility.”

 

[RAVOL]

You know you have a great class when according to 247 Mr Gentle is your lowest ranked recruit. He will have a bright future in Orange and White. In CHRIST Alone

 

[Vols_In_Cambridge]

You know you have a great class when according to 247 Mr Gentle is your lowest ranked recruit. He will have a bright future in Orange and White. In CHRIST Alone

 

[RAVOL]

That is not much of a compliment you keep making.

Ugh that Mr Gentle who I believe is very good recruit and will have good career at Tennessee is your lowest rated recruit. Speaks to how good your class is not a compliment.

 

[JacketVol]

Brock Purdy was last pick in NFL draft and is doing pretty well. However, still a fact he was last pick. Seems like if you have a bone to pick, it’s with the rating services and not with a very good poster who just stated a fact and also has always been happy with your son being a part of this class. I’m thrilled he is but this message board can be hard at times for relatives. Might be better to take a break from this while he’s on the hill.

 

[utvolmaniac]

Kudos to Glen Campbell…

 

[AllVol11717]

His frame screams defensive end or pass rush specialist interior D line if he can take on some extra weight.

I think he ends up playing a similar role to Baron by the time he starts seeing the field

 

[VOLINVONORE]

I think he ends up playing a similar role to Baron by the time he starts seeing the field

I will take that.

 

[NighthawkVol]

I think he ends up playing a similar role to Baron by the time he starts seeing the field

Beat me to it. He’s not the twitchy Edge like Pearce or Josephs, but neither is Baron. Baron wasn’t suited for LEO and thrived after being moved to SDE. But he (and I think Gentle) are bigger edge defenders who can compliment our LEOs (and we are loaded at LEO for the future with Pearce, Josephs, Herring, Bradley, and Ross) because they (Baron and Gentle) are and great combination of size, strength, and quickness for the SDE position.

Great comp.

 

[BruisedOrange]

George MacIntyre... meet Carson Gentle.

MacIntyre barely got the pass away off balance, avoiding Gentle, but threw it up for grabs--which a McCallie DB promptly did.

McCallie won 49 - 10, and will host MBA in the semi-final round of the state playoffs.

 

[Vols_In_Cambridge]

George MacIntyre... meet Carson Gentle.
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MacIntyre barely got the pass away off balance, avoiding Gentle, but threw it up for grabs--which a McCallie DB promptly did.

McCallie won 49 - 10, and will host MBA in the semi-final round of the state playoffs.

 

[allvolrecruiting]

FREE article from earlier this week after I caught up with him last Friday night

VolReport - 2024 DE Carson Gentle talks senior season and Tennessee commitment

2024 defensive end commit Carson Gentle talks senior season and commitment with VolReport following a playoff win.

tennessee.rivals.com

 

[Vols_In_Cambridge]

Top 10 Under-the-Radar SEC Recruits

Carson Gentle, Edge, McCallie School (TN), Tennessee Commit
Industry Ranking: 3-star, No. 835 Nationally
Best Trait: Closing Speed

At 6’4″, 250 pounds, Carson Gentle is probably an edge rusher and while he sometimes plays there for McCallie, it’s hard to ignore his ability as a middle linebacker. In fact, an offensive coordinator who faced him this season called Gentle “the best middle linebacker I’ve ever seen at the high school level.”

That’s high praise from a veteran coach.

Gentle’s reactions and acceleration are impressive and manifest themselves differently at his two positions. As an edge rusher, he’s extremely quick off the line. As a Mike linebacker, when he diagnoses a play, he can change direction and cover a ton of ground quickly. He’s a huge hitter, and I’m not sure how Tennessee keeps him off the field for long.

Maybe the recruiting industry will catch on eventually, but either way, Tennessee is getting a steal.

Top 10 Under-the-Radar SEC Recruits in the Class of 2024

With early National Signing Day around the corner, College Football Network looks at 10 under-the-radar SEC recruits.

collegefootballnetwork.com

 

[Vols_In_Cambridge]

AWARDS

 

[butchna]

Going to look back at this recruitment and bump the posts of the idiots who didn’t want him.

 

[Glitch]

Going to look back at this recruitment and bump the posts of the idiots who didn’t want him.

Receipts are never not fun.

 

[LittleVol]

Going to look back at this recruitment and bump the posts of the idiots who didn’t want him.

That's a waste of time.

Like anyone will fess up...

 

[butchna]

That's a waste of time.

Like anyone will fess up...

It’s fun. Lack of accountability only adds to the lulz.

 

[MemphisVol3]

The fact he can play both edge and Middle LB at an elite level has me salivating. Excellent problem to have.

 

[BruisedOrange]

Wish he was graduating early. We're awfully thin at LB for a bowl game.

[I know he's destined for DL duties once he arrives.]