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Tennessee Football Recruiting: 5 Biggest Remaining Needs in Vols' 2017 Class | Bleacher Report
Running Back
For reasons already mentioned, there's no bigger need for the Vols in this year's class than at running back. It's been that way since the cycle started, and it'll remain that way until UT can snag one of its two biggest remaining targets.
Yes, getting Lewis for the 2016 season helps, considering Hurd and Kamara could leave and sophomore Joe Young likely won't ever play again for the Vols due to an injury. That leaves just John Kelly, Carlin Fils-Aime and Lewis on the roster.
Tennessee added West Monroe, Louisiana, 3-star runner Trey Coleman to its class earlier this season, and he is physical enough as a runner to be an every-down back. However, the Vols still have their sights set on an elite duo. That would be Mississippi running back and former Alabama commit Cam Akers and in-state star Ty Chandler.
Though both players seem to have good relationships with Vols running backs coach Robert Gillespie, neither are sure-thing Vols. It's far from that, actually.
Akers is perhaps the most coveted uncommitted running back remaining in this class, and the trendy pick for the Clinton, Mississippi, runner is joining Ohio State's star-studded class in Columbus. Georgia, LSU and Ole Miss are huge factors in the rights for his signature, too.
UT is trying to play the angle with Akers that Gillespie is also a Mississippi native, and they're also selling him on stepping in right away and becoming the man with Hurd and Kamara expected to turn pro a year early.
"Just like my man Coach G #SIPBOYZ!!" Akers tweeted upon receiving his fifth star.
Chandler also has ties to Mississippi, even though he plays at Nashville's Montgomery Bell Academy. His dad played for Ole Miss, and the Rebels are in the mix for his services along with Georgia and others.
Tennessee is firmly on the minds of both players, and if the Vols don't get at least one of those guys, it's going to be difficult to feel thrilled about this class. So, yeah, that's a major need.
Of all needs listed I think a elite RB is our biggest. Hurd and Kamara are gone after this season imo and we need to rebuild the stable
Running Back
For reasons already mentioned, there's no bigger need for the Vols in this year's class than at running back. It's been that way since the cycle started, and it'll remain that way until UT can snag one of its two biggest remaining targets.
Yes, getting Lewis for the 2016 season helps, considering Hurd and Kamara could leave and sophomore Joe Young likely won't ever play again for the Vols due to an injury. That leaves just John Kelly, Carlin Fils-Aime and Lewis on the roster.
Tennessee added West Monroe, Louisiana, 3-star runner Trey Coleman to its class earlier this season, and he is physical enough as a runner to be an every-down back. However, the Vols still have their sights set on an elite duo. That would be Mississippi running back and former Alabama commit Cam Akers and in-state star Ty Chandler.
Though both players seem to have good relationships with Vols running backs coach Robert Gillespie, neither are sure-thing Vols. It's far from that, actually.
Akers is perhaps the most coveted uncommitted running back remaining in this class, and the trendy pick for the Clinton, Mississippi, runner is joining Ohio State's star-studded class in Columbus. Georgia, LSU and Ole Miss are huge factors in the rights for his signature, too.
UT is trying to play the angle with Akers that Gillespie is also a Mississippi native, and they're also selling him on stepping in right away and becoming the man with Hurd and Kamara expected to turn pro a year early.
"Just like my man Coach G #SIPBOYZ!!" Akers tweeted upon receiving his fifth star.
Chandler also has ties to Mississippi, even though he plays at Nashville's Montgomery Bell Academy. His dad played for Ole Miss, and the Rebels are in the mix for his services along with Georgia and others.
Tennessee is firmly on the minds of both players, and if the Vols don't get at least one of those guys, it's going to be difficult to feel thrilled about this class. So, yeah, that's a major need.
Of all needs listed I think a elite RB is our biggest. Hurd and Kamara are gone after this season imo and we need to rebuild the stable
