Film Analysis: Jaime Ffrench Is Emerging Target For Tennessee
Mandarin High School wide receiver Jaime Ffrench is one of the top pass catchers in the upcoming cycle. He was previously committed to the Alabama Crimson Tide, but he backed off his pledge after legendary head coach Nick Saban retired. Several major programs, including the Tennessee Volunteers, have entered the picture in this one.
Tennessee's chances were bolstered when Brentwood Academy quarterback George MacIntyre committed to the Vols on Monday. Ffrench and MacIntyre have a previous relationship, and MacIntyre is already recruiting him. According to the 247Sports Composite Rankings, Ffrench ranks as the No. 12 prospect in the 2025 class. He checks in as the No. 3 wide receiver in the class and is one of the next elite receivers to come out of Jacksonville, Florida.
Vertical Speed
Ffrench caught 62 passes for 1,247 yards and 14 touchdowns - he knows how to create explosive plays. He has the speed to get behind defenders, and once he gets the ball into his hands, he somehow finds another gear. Ffrench finds space in the open field and works his route directly vertically, outpacing defenders. He maintains balance while working upfield, meaning he can bounce off tackles and keep working.
Natural Hands
The best pass catchers can locate a ball into their hands without using their body to assist. It requires a lot of hand strength, but Ffrench has that. There were several instances on tape of him finding the ball late, but Ffrench could guide the football and complete the catch late in the process. Several other Florida products have flashed similar hands at the same age - the ability to use timing as an advantage is impressive. Ffrench can wait on the football to disguise its position downfield from defensive backs and then snatch it out of the air at the last second in an uncontested window.
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Ffrench is a smooth operator - he just looks like a complete receiver. He measures 6-1 and 185 pounds and moves gracefully throughout his routes. Ffrench does a nice job of working through his explosion, setting his defender up slowly before attacking in one motion and following through. He approaches each rep with a different pacing, altering how he releases at the line of scrimmage to continue mixing things up for corners.
2025 5-star WR Jaime Ffrench during his junior season at Mandarin High School. (Photo by Corey Perrine of the Florida Times-Union)
Tennessee's 2025 Recruiting Class
- George MacIntyre, QB
- Justin Baker, RB
- Jack VanDorselaer, TE
- Shamar Arnoux, CB
- Dylan Lewis, CB
- Tyler Redmond, CB
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