Courtesy of Tennessee State Athletics
The Tennessee State football team and head coach Eddie George announced the signing of six players to join the Tigers for the 2023 season on Wednesday afternoon.
Demeatric Crenshaw
Quarterback | 6-1 | 220
Columbus Ohio, Youngstown State
The 2021 Missouri Valley Conference Freshman of the Year, Crenshaw threw for 1338 yards in two seasons with the Penguins with 11 touchdowns. In 2021, he threw six touchdowns with 97 completions. Last season, Crenshaw had an amazing five-touchdown performance against Dayton throwing for 230 yards. On the ground, he ran for 705 yards with eight rushing touchdowns.
Jacorris Foreman
Linebacker | 5-11 | 205
Pahokee, Fla. | Everglades Preparatory Academy
A two-star linebacker from the Sunshine State, Foreman brings an athletic build at 5-11 205 to Brandon Fisher‘s defensive unit as an LB. He tallied 111 tackles in his senior season to go along with 12 sacks, five forced fumbles, and three interceptions. Foreman helped his high school to a 9-3 record and a regional playoff appearance this past season. He also received interest from Syracuse.
Nicholas Green
Offensive Line | 6-5 | 305
Cedar Park, Texas | Trinity Valley Community College
Joins TSU after spending two seasons at Trinity Valley CC in Texas. Helped lead team to a 9-3 record in 2022. Started in all 11 games in 2021.
Ryder Hagan
Quarterback | 6-1 | 200
Nashville, Tenn. | Overton High School
Hagan who committed in June of 2022 was bought in from the start and one of the first commits for this year’s class. The Nashville product from Overton high school passed for over 5,000 yards and 50+ touchdowns as a Bobcat. Hagan will not make the trip across town to TSU to join the team in January for winter workouts and spring ball.
Chayse Tapp
Offensive Line | 6-3 | 275
Malden, Mo. | Malden High School
Comes to TSU from Malden, Missouri, where he played on the offensive line. Will look to add depth to TSU’s offensive line.
Sammy Taylor
Linebacker | 6-3 | 190
Nashville, Tenn. | Ensworth High School
A lengthy athletic linebacker from right here in Nashville. Has 4.0 speed as he is also a highly touted track athlete. Collected over 50 tackles in his high school career at Ensworth.
