Naples (Fla.) High School CB Tyler Byrd has said over and over again he's a solid Hurricane commitment. While he's refused to talk to other programs, one school he is in contact with is Tennessee.
And the Vols' coaches convinced him to set up a visit the weekend before signing day. He visits UM this coming weekend.
Tennessee is of particular concern for the Canes because Byrd lives with Carlin Fils-Aime, who is committed there, and they refer to each other as brothers. On top of that Larry Scott, who recruited Byrd to Miami, is now coaching at Tennessee.
"I set up the Tennessee visit last week," Byrd told CaneSport.
Asked if this is anything for UM to worry about, Byrd said, "Um, I have no idea. It's just a visit to compare schools and see that school."
He then adds "It's still a tough decision."
Byrd says UM coaches are aware of his visit plans and "they said it was fine."
Byrd is then asked if he'll reaffirm a decision after the Tennessee visit or if he'll have the drama of a signing day announcement.
"However I decide I'd probably wait till signing day," he said.
