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- Tennessee Volunteers Signed - 12/20/2023
Carson Gentle
- Pos DL
- Height 6-3
- Weight 245
Prospect Info
- High School McCallie School
- City Chattanooga, TN
- Class 2024
Player Rating
i247Sports
86
247Sports Composite®
0.8697
Crystal Ball® Predictions
- Lead Experts
- Steve Wiltfong
6 Med
- Tennessee 100% 6 Med
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Signed
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7 Offers 1 Visits 0 Coach Visits
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Scouting Report
H.S. Athletic Background
Also competes in wrestling and track and field.
Finished top five as a sophomore in the shot put (49-6) at the Tennessee Division 2 A & AA state championships in May 2022. Posted a 50-10.5 at regionals earlier that month, along with a 124-5 discus in April 2022.
2021: As a sophomore, recorded 38 tackles, nine TFL, three sacks, and one fumble recovery. Also played limited offensive snaps.
2023: As a senior, recorded 73 tackles, 12 TFLs, 2.5 sacks, three pass breakups, one forced fumble and a fumble return for a touchdown while mostly playing middle linebacker, leading McCallie to its third state championship in four years. Was named one of three finalists for Tennessee's Division II-AAA Mr. Football Award.
- Gabe Brooks
Timeline
Stats
| Year |
|---|
| 2023 |
| 2022 |
| TOTAL |
| Tck | TFL | Sck | PBU | FF | FR | FRTD | Int |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 73 | 12 | 2.5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | - |
| 58 | 15 | 9 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 131 | 27 | 11.5 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 |