Front L-R: Jaden Gibbs, Caleb Kuhn, Isaiah Gibbs, Kyle Carter
Back L-R: Ethan Gossage, Jake Parsons, Tanner Corum, Joey Dietz
Wednesday, February 6th, was national signing day for college prospects in the class of 2019 nationwide. The Admirals had eight of their own sign college offers at the FCS, DII, DIII and NAIA levels. This year’s class of 2019 garnered much recognition for the efforts displayed on the football field. This class set the school record for wins (44) along with winning two Region championships (2015 & 2018) and the State Championship in 2016. Wednesday was an exciting day to celebrate and recognize these FHS student-athletes for their accomplishments and by realizing their opportunity to play college football.
RB Kyle Carter (Wheaton College) Kyle led the Admirals in rushing as a senior in 2018. He amassed over 1,600 yards of total offense and led the Admirals in scoring with 24 touchdowns to pace the Admirals’ offense. Kyle will attend Wheaton College in the suburbs of Chicago, IL. The Thunder are excited to welcome Kyle into their program as he could play on either side of the ball.
WR/DB Tanner Corum (Southern Illinois) Tanner led the Admirals’ offense in receiving yards and touchdowns and led the defense in interceptions in 2018. Tanner has long been committed to the Salukis and helped solidify an excellent recruiting class for the FCS program. SIU is thrilled to add Tanner to their program as he could play multiple positions at the next level.
LB Joey Dietz (Carson Newman) Joey’s family moved to Farragut from Texas before his junior year in 2017. In two short years for the Admirals, Joey made a name for himself on the Admirals’ defense. Joey chose to attend Carson Newman and plans to compete for early playing time for the Eagles. Carson Newman coaches are excited to welcome Joey to their program to help them win another SAC conference championship in 2019.
RB/DB Isaiah Gibbs (UT-Martin) Isaiah had yet another productive season to cap his stellar career as an Admiral. Lining up all over the field on both sides of the ball, Isaiah gained over 900 yards of total offense and scored 10 touchdowns. Even though he missed two games due to injury in 2018, Isaiah still managed to eclipse 3,000 all-purpose yards for his career. Isaiah has been a solid UT-Martin commit since the summer. The Skyhawks are excited to add Isaiah’s versatility to their roster for 2019.
WR Jaden Gibbs (UT-Martin) Jaden led the Admirals with 38 receptions and over 550 yards receiving in 2018. Jaden finished his stellar career as the third-most productive receiver in FHS history in terms of receptions (98) and yardage (1,475). Jaden was recruited by programs all throughout the southeast and ultimately chose to sign with the Skyhawks of the Ohio Valley Conference. The Skyhawks are excited to add Jaden’s ability as a vertical threat to the receiver position in 2019.
OL Ethan Gossage (Campbellsville) Ethan started all 13 games as a senior along the offensive line in 2018. Ethan led the way, along with his OL mates, for an offense that amassed over 4,500 yards of total offense while scoring 33.0 points per game. Ethan was courted by as many as five schools up until signing day before signing with the Tigers. Campbellsville is excited to add Ethan to their roster because of his size and strength to help bolster their offensive line.
DE Caleb Kuhn (Wheaton College) Caleb anchored the entire defense as he earned Region 1-6A Defensive Player of the Year for 2018. He recorded 76 total stops on the season with an FHS-record 26 minus-yard tackles. Caleb is excited to attend Wheaton College alongside teammate Kyle Carter. Wheaton is excited to have the two Admirals join their program to win another conference championship in 2019.
LB Jake Parson (Carson Newman) Jake moved to Farragut in 2017 during his junior year. As a senior in 2018, Jake led the Admirals’ linebacking corp with with 60 total tackles and 8 tackles for loss. His best performance was against Maryville in the state Quarterfinals as he posted 13 tackles that night. Jake chose to attend Carson Newman to play alongside his brother, Nick, who is a junior offensive lineman for the Eagles. Carson Newman is thrilled to welcome Jake into their program for his athletic ability on the defensive side of the ball.
