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Lightning Strike: The Dynamic RB with Elite Vision, Speed, and Agility

Tegan Avera

@TeganAvera

5’11 , 185lbs , c/o 25

Sevier County High School, TN


Tegan is an explosive athlete with illusive play-making ability and nasty breakaway speed. Teagan has an incredible offensive IQ and field vision that he uses to hit running lanes with a combination of speed and power, low to the ground, and racing downhill with purpose. Teagan is so agile and athletic once he reads the defense he either bursts through the lanes or decides to hit to the outside. He also knows where his opportunity is to punish the defense with big chunk yards or take it to the house if he gets one step on the defense. 


In Tegan's sophomore year, he had 283 carries for 2054 yards and 28 touchdowns with 10 games of over 100 yards. Then Phenom Copper Newman started to flex his star-studded ability and together they became the best 5A tandem in the state. Tegan still went off for 67 carries for 1816 yards, averaging 11 yards a carry with 9 games over 100 yards with 25 TDs. However, this versatile gem added 29 receptions for 541 yards with 6TDs with only 1 drop. This is exactly why he earned that 4-star rating. You can't stop Tegan, he can only hope to contain him, but it's hard to stop a lightning bolt.


Tegan's biggest improvement from last season has been his first-cut ability, He has been working to get that first cut and being explosive downfield and man did that pay off this past season. Coming into this season you can still see the development has gone to even another level. Teagan is running and cutting harder than ever. The goal this season is a state championship run and hopefully, an undefeated season along the way while racing his way into history - posting record rushing numbers. 


What Tegan brings to the field is a promised touchdown, no matter who they play, when they play, or where they are playing. Tegan sets himself away from others by being able to scan the field mid-run and cut without having to slow down. One word, ELITE! 


One thing Tegan can promise a coach is he is going to leave everything on the field! Tegan doesn't feel like he has played his best game unless his stuff has to be taken off while still on the field after the game because he is so exhausted with nothing else to give.


Advice Tegan gives someone behind him is just keep your head straight, don't let social media influence you, and don’t let anyone try to bring you down. Continue to do great things in school and on the practice field.


Tegan is looking to play D1 with his skill set and insane work ethic but would be willing to play in another division level. Tegan has also handled his business in the classroom making straight A’s this past year with a 3.6 GPA. He earned a spot in the National Honors Society. 


My assessment after watching Tegan take over a game with explosive runs and fierce cuts as he hit those lanes is he is a D1 talent. He displays speed and power like fine artwork. When this stud hit that sideline it was special to see how fast he could turn upfield for big runs. The most impressive thing to witness was the power he flexed with yards after initial contact. Tegan is an amazing player to watch and will impact any program that brings him in. Tegan is just looking for one chance, one coach to believe in him. Tegan could be a program changer y’all. Get to Sevier County High School! He is must see TV!! They have your popcorn waiting.

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