The Best Defensive Player In Tennessee: Caleb Herring

Caleb Herring is a 4 Star recruit who plays Outside Linebacker at Riverdale High School. Herring is ranked as the #97 player in the class of 2023 and is listed as the #4 Outside Linebacker in the class as well. In addition, Herring is ranked as the #1 Defensive player in the state of Tennessee. His top offers are, Baylor, Tennessee, and South Carolina.

Growing up, were you inspired by any NFL Players?

When I was younger, I didn’t really look up any NFL player because I only loved playing baseball, but that’s crazy how things can change cause I’ve only been playing football for 2 years. I really look up to my brother Elijah Herring…he’s a junior, and he’s a prospect…I honestly think he’s a 4 star, but they haven’t rated him yet.

What high school is your biggest rival?

Oakland High School

What songs do you listen to pregame, to get you hyped up?

Chief Kief and Playboi Carti

What is your offseason training like?

I train Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, then Sunday

What is your favorite memory of your high school career, so far?

Getting my first high school sack last year.

Who is the best player you have ever played with or played against in your high school career?

My brother…Elijah Herring. We go compete against eachother at practice, they have him playing tight end some this year, and it’s 60/40 when we go head to head, he wins sometimes…but when I’m on the sideline getting a break and I see him play OLB his main position…I try to study his game.

What do you look for in choosing a college?

It was Alabama, but the schools that have offered me are actually catching my interest.

When did you start looking at colleges, and when did colleges start looking at you?

January of this year.

If you could meet one sports hero, who would it be?

Tom Brady

What is your favorite sports moment, as a fan?

I really don’t have one. When my brother and I went on college visits, we got some gloves from some players.