As the 2025 high school recruiting class begins to work its way to a close, the attention turns to the next wave of targets in the 2026 cycle. That includes in-state quarterback target Bronzden Chaffin.

The dual-threat weapon caught the eye off the new coaching staff early on and the interest between the two sides remained constant since this summer.

During the summer, Chaffin camped in Murfreesboro where he was able to work with the offensive coaches on staff for a day. That really kickstarted the relationship with quarterbacks coach and offensive coordinator Bodie Reeder.

"It’s been great. We’ve been in touch ever since I went to their camp this summer."

After coming back for a couple of gameday visits, the staff believed it was finally time to offer their first quarterback of the 2026 cycle in Chaffin. He found out he had earned an offer during a practice at Upperman.

"It was a great conversation. I actually called them in the middle of Monday practice to talk."

Despite him being on the Blue Raiders radar after just two seasons of high school football, there was an is already a lot to like about his game. He boasts great size, standing at 6-foot-4 and is an dynamic threat with his arm and legs.

"They like my size, physicality, and strong arm," Chaffin said.

For now, his focus remains squarely on Upperman's playoff slate. His team is definitely capable of winning it all this season, and that is the lone goal for the team, he says.

Getting a taste of the championship last year as the runner-ups has only motivated him to strive more to push across the finish line.

"It was crazy being the first team in school history to go to the state championship but this summer everyone agreed making it there wasn’t enough these seniors said they wanna be the first to win it"