Under the Radar Midfielders: Tennessee Edition

As the game of lacrosse continues to grow across Tennessee, it's apparent that the talent pool is very deep. Year after year there are increasingly more prospects that have the skillset and abilities to be staples on Division I, II, III, and MCLA rosters. Now that we've covered a handful of <a href="https://preplacrosse.com/2024/10/under-the-radar-attackmen-tennessee-edition/">Under the Radar Attackmen</a>, let's take a look at midfielders that are set to attract more attention. These midfielders have garnered plenty of accolades and are poised to become household names this spring!    After putting up 41 goals and 34 assists during his Junior season, Noah returns as the second-leading scorer for his Baylor team. Equally dangerous with both his left and right hand, Noah possesses a threatening first step that's nearly impossible to keep up with. A threat from anywhere on the field - he demonstrates a strong shooting skillset both on the run and with his feet set. Noah commands a lot of attention with the ball in his stick which often leaves his teammates open.     Nolensville's all-time leader in Points and Goals returns for his Senior season after amassing 46 goals and 26 assists as a Junior. A technically sound dodger who uses his body to gain an advantage over his defender. As a right-hand dominant player, Hadyn has a strong, accurate shot on the run. He is a versatile offensive player, often inverting to attack from behind the net with great success. Verbally committed to Rollins.     The two-time All-Region standout returns for his Senior season after leading his Christian Brothers team with 23 goals and 10 assists in 2023. The silky-smooth midfielder makes beating defenders look effortless with his unique combination of athleticism and lacrosse IQ. He's a right-hand dominant player but has proven he's a threat to score with either hand. His athleticism, fluid hips, and ability to score with both hands makes him nearly impossible to guard.     As a young freshman on a strong Father Ryan squad, Finn scored 20 goals and added another 12 assists. Demonstrating athleticism beyond his age, he consistently wins his matchup and puts pressure on the defense. A strong right-handed player, he has a strong and accurate shot but has the feeding skills to find open teammates. As Finn looks to improve his game and take another step during his sophomore season, he could improve upon his left hand to become even more of a threat.     After an extremely productive 2023 season putting up an impressive 44 goals and 32 assists, Wyatt returns as the leading scorer for his Father Ryan team. He's a very fast and athletic midfielder who has an impact on both ends of the field. A straight-line speed dodger, Wyatt often blows by his defender and demonstrates a strong right-handed shot. He has a tenacious mentality on the defensive end and an incessant motor - often creating transition opportunities. Improving his left hand would make him more dangerous threat, giving him the ability to beat his man both ways. Verbally committed to York.     The Senior midfielder looks to take another leap after scoring 17 goals and 9 assists during to his Junior season. Equally dangerous with both his left and right hands - William has a strong and accurate shot on the run. Often initiating the offense for his team, he is a smooth dodger using his speed and fluid hips to gain a step on his defender. He has a high lacrosse IQ typically making the right decision - whether that's to feed his teammates or take his own shot.     An old-school two-way midfielder, Hudson can lock down the other teams top midfielder and contribute on the offensive end. He likely projects as a SSDM at the next level, he's shown strong footwork and athleticism allowing him to stay in front of his matchup. He also has high off-ball awareness for a SSDM at this level. A cheat code in the clearing game, his speed and field awareness make him a one man clear. This allows him to create transition opportunities for himself or his teammates.

As the game of lacrosse continues to grow across Tennessee, it's apparent that the talent pool is very deep. Year after year there are increasingly more prospects that have the skillset and abilities to be staples on Division I, II, III, and MCLA rosters. Now that we've covered a handful of Under the Radar Attackmen, let's take a look at midfielders that are set to attract more attention. These midfielders have garnered plenty of accolades and are poised to become household names this spring!