Combine Vols 2018?

[ERvolsfan]

I thought in honor of the 2017 Combine and pretty much all Vols had a good showing. I thought it would be fun to throw out some possible names of Vols at next year's combine.

Jashon Robertson OG
TKjr. S
Ethan Wolf TE
Ev Berry if he has good year at S
Maybe Justin Martin/Emann if they have good years.

I feel most confident about Jashon and Wolf.

 

[BigOrangeVols]

Jauan Jennings!

 

[LittleVol]

Vickers
Thomas

 

[HoptownVol]

What are the odds Kongbo sticks around for another year?

 

[BigOrangeVols]

What are the odds Kongbo sticks around for another year?

What are the odds he's a nonfactor again this year?

 

[HoptownVol]

What are the odds he's a nonfactor again this year?

I'm giving him the benefit of the doubt, depends on if he's forced into a role not suited to his skillset.

 

[BigOrangeVols]

I'm giving him the benefit of the doubt, depends on if he's forced into a role not suited to his skillset.

Eh, we'll see maybe. He certainly didn't fit the 5* billing.

 

[Dobbs 4 Heisman]

In descending order of confidence:

Seniors
1. TE Ethan Wolf
2. DT Kendal Vickers
3. CB Justin Martin
4. CB Emmanuel Moseley
5. G Jashon Robertson
6. C Coleman Thomas

Underclassmen
1. LB Darrin Kirkland Jr.
2. S Micah Abernathy
3. RB John Kelly
4. WR Jauan Jennings
5. DE Jonathan Kongbo

 

[dhb92]

Tuttle and McKenzie will probably declare as well.

 

[basspond]

I'm giving him the benefit of the doubt, depends on if he's forced into a role not suited to his skillset.

I can't decide if he was forced into a DT position out of necessity or do the coaches really think he could be better as a DT. It might be that his real skill set is to play both. He might be very good at both and just not a star at either. I want to believe he figured out the speed and power of players in the SEC and will terrorize O-lines and QB's this year. He looks like an athletic freak of sorts with his size and build but, he just didn't look like the explosion last year that I expected. Maybe when your lining up opposite Derek Barnett, anyone would look average.

 

[Vol_til_I_die]

I can't decide if he was forced into a DT position out of necessity or do the coaches really think he could be better as a DT. It might be that his real skill set is to play both. He might be very good at both and just not a star at either. I want to believe he figured out the speed and power of players in the SEC and will terrorize O-lines and QB's this year. He looks like an athletic freak of sorts with his size and build but, he just didn't look like the explosion last year that I expected. Maybe when your lining up opposite Derek Barnett, anyone would look average.

Good question. I always thought that it was out of necessity; but I've been wrong before. As we read yesterday about former player's, and other's, opinions of Hoke, that one dude said that Hoke likes to play straight up on the d-line, meaning going right through the o-linemen rather than with stunts. Which leads me to my questions: where does Kongbo figure in to this? Which spot would his strengths be maximized? In my opinion, it's at DE.

 

[Grudenator]

Tuttle and McKenzie will probably declare as well.

Your probably right and they'll blow any chance at an NFL career. Can't say I blame Tuttle anyway. Such a beast but such awful injuries. Kmac on the other hand has just been highly overrated at this point.

 

[Grudenator]

In descending order of confidence:

Seniors
1. TE Ethan Wolf
2. DT Kendal Vickers
3. CB Justin Martin
4. CB Emmanuel Moseley
5. G Jashon Robertson
6. C Coleman Thomas

Underclassmen
1. LB Darrin Kirkland Jr.
2. S Micah Abernathy
3. RB John Kelly
4. WR Jauan Jennings
5. DE Jonathan Kongbo

Martin and Moseley will never make a NFL roster. It wouldn't surprise me to see Kirkland declare after this season if he stays healthy and has a good one.

 

[KBVol]

Tuttle and McKenzie will probably declare as well.

Better have great 2017 seasons, otherwise, KMac doesn't get drafted and I'm not 100% sure about Tuttle given his injuries.

 

[KBVol]

In descending order of confidence:

Seniors
1. TE Ethan Wolf
2. DT Kendal Vickers
3. CB Justin Martin
4. CB Emmanuel Moseley
5. G Jashon Robertson
6. C Coleman Thomas

Underclassmen
1. LB Darrin Kirkland Jr.
2. S Micah Abernathy
3. RB John Kelly
4. WR Jauan Jennings
5. DE Jonathan Kongbo

Not much of a list, especially if Wolf is the guy you're most confident in. Don't see many drafted NFL players there.

 

[Grudenator]

Better have great 2017 seasons, otherwise, KMac doesn't get drafted and I'm not 100% sure about Tuttle given his injuries.

If Tuttle could have stayed injury free. He would have been a first round pick for sure. Dude is straight up disruptive.

 

[jasonvol18]

Martin and Moseley will never make a NFL roster. It wouldn't surprise me to see Kirkland declare after this season if he stays healthy and has a good one.

Martin has NFL potential but no chance on Moseley.

 

[KBVol]

If Tuttle could have stayed injury free. He would have been a first round pick for sure. Dude is straight up disruptive.

True/possibly, but the reality is that he hasn't stayed healthy. And KMac is a major bust at the moment.

 

[bktennbear]

I thought in honor of the 2017 Combine and pretty much all Vols had a good showing. I thought it would be fun to throw out some possible names of Vols at next year's combine.

Jashon Robertson OG
TKjr. S
Ethan Wolf TE
Ev Berry if he has good year at S
Maybe Justin Martin/Emann if they have good years.

I feel most confident about Jashon and Wolf.

For those interested here is what CBSSports/NFLDRAFTSCOUT.COM has for our players for 2018 draft:
Vickers 5th round #18 DT #5 DT in SEC
TK 3rd round #5 SS #2 SS in SEC
Kendrick 4th round #12 OT #2 OT in SEC
Robertson 7-FA #20 OG #3 OG in SEC
Thomas FA/no contract #11 C #5 C in SEC

Obviously things can change and the round projected is based on where say the #18 DT is projected to go in the 17 draft.

Just interesting

 

[Grudenator]

True/possibly, but the reality is that he hasn't stayed healthy. And KMac is a major bust at the moment.

Completely agree. I don't see how KMac has been such a bust so far.

 

[Dobbs 4 Heisman]

Not much of a list, especially if Wolf is the guy you're most confident in. Don't see many drafted NFL players there.

A lot can change in a year.

Last year at this time I doubt anyone thought Kamara would be a first rounder. Or that the University of Washington would potentially have 4 first round players.

If we have the season I expect, it would mean a lot of guys improved and played some of the best ball in the country. That would improve our guys draft stock.

 

[Dobbs 4 Heisman]

Martin has NFL potential but no chance on Moseley.

Moseley has the measureables and speed. He just needs to get better on technique.

If we have a great year I could see him getting a combine invite.

 

[Catbone]

Player development just isn't good enough. Hope they turn it around this year.

 

[Ertel]

In descending order of confidence:

Seniors
1. TE Ethan Wolf
2. DT Kendal Vickers
3. CB Justin Martin
4. CB Emmanuel Moseley
5. G Jashon Robertson
6. C Coleman Thomas

Underclassmen
1. LB Darrin Kirkland Jr.
2. S Micah Abernathy
3. RB John Kelly
4. WR Jauan Jennings
5. DE Jonathan Kongbo

How many run sub 4.4 and are future hall of famers though man?? I gotta know!!

 

[Dobbs 4 Heisman]

How many run sub 4.4 and are future hall of famers though man?? I gotta know!!

None.

Our 2017 draft class is a generational group. Highly unlikely we see that again.

Of the guys coming out next year, Wolf and Kirkland have the most potential. They look like future pro-bowlers. Not hall of famers.