One of the top running backs in the Class of 2027 for the 2025 high school football season in Tennessee is taking his talents to Sevier County (Tenn.).
Junior running back Brayden Maples has transferred from Gatlinburg Pittman (Tenn.) to Sevier County for his senior season, Shayne Pickering of The Hoosier reports. Maples is one of the state’s leading rushers and helped the Highlanders win the TSSAA Class 3A state championship game in December.
The 5-foot-11, 180-pound running back is coming off a stellar junior season at Gatlinburg Pittman, where he rushed for 1,271 yards on 174 carries and scored 27 times. Coincidentally, Maples rushed for the same amount of yards in 2024, with 1,271 yards and 20 scores, according to MaxPreps.
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Maples joins a Smoky Bears team that fell just one touchdown short of winning the Class 5A state championship in a 21-14 loss to Page. The talented runner will be paired with 2027 three-star quarterback Cooper Newman, who threw for 3,705 yards and 45 touchdowns last season with just four picks.
Maples’ current college offers include offers from Indiana, Kentucky, Miami (Ohio) and Memphis.
Sevier County finished last season with a 13-2 record and was the No. 21 team in the state, according to Tennessee’s 2025 Massey final high school football rankings.
About Sevier County High School
Sevier County High School is located in Sevierville, Tennessee and is the home of the Smoky Bears. The school serves students in grades 9-12 and emphasizes a well-rounded education and a strong athletic program. The Smoky Bears compete in a variety of sports, including football and basketball, and compete in the TSSAA. Their football team has achieved great success, including an undefeated streak, demonstrating the school’s commitment to athletic excellence.
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