Martavius French

LB – Whitehaven (Memphis, TN) 6’2, 227
Committed: 10/22/2019
Stars: 4 – 247Sports Composite / 4 – Rivals / 3 – ESPN

Josh Ward’s Analysis: French was coveted by several SEC schools. He’ll have a chance to compete for playing time immediately at Tennessee, which has a big unknown at linebacker. The Vols felt much better about the future at linebacker when they landed the Whitehaven trio.

Eric Cain’s Analysis: The second head of the Whitehaven trio, Martavius French, has great size and good speed. He should fit right in at inside linebacker but has the ability to play outside as well. Wherever Tennessee decides to put him, French will be added value to a skeleton position group.

Highlights

French’s interview with Jimmy Hyams

Quick Facts From UT Athletics
Integral part of a Whitehaven defense that allowed just 5.4 points per game and produced seven shutouts during the 2019 season
No. 15 rated inside linebacker in the country in 247 composite rankings
2018 Region 8-6A Defensive Player of the Year
2018 TSSAA Class 6A All-State selection
2018 Memphis Commercial Appeal Defensive First Team All-Metro
Helped lead Whitehaven to the state semifinals as a senior in 2019
Helped lead Whitehaven to an appearance in the Class 6A state title game while registering 120 tackles, four forced fumbles and two interceptions as a junior in 2018
Selected for the AutoZone Liberty Bowl High School All-Star Game