Jamil and Jamal Merrell - Vols in top 3

[Smokey1]

Sorry if someone has done something already on these guys but I saw an older article on Rivals about them. They have us in their top three with Rutgers and Pitt (insert joke here). But they have offers from FSU, WVU, and VT. Their dad says they are not necessarily a package deal but they are hesitant to split up.

Jamil is a 3* DE, 6'4 210lbs 4.6 40yd. Rated as the 15th best DE in the country.

Jamal is a 3* OLB, 6'4 195lbs 4.7 40yd. Rated as the 30th best OLB in the country.

Note: I saw another article that I can't find that had a recruiting analyst saying they could rise to a 4* at the rate they are playing.

Hey rexvol, anymore info on these guys? Do your thing man!

[govols182]

Just a guess, but I expect both to end up playing DE in college.

[Jurevicious]

Heres some info.

Scout.com: Vols Seek Delaware Twins



ESPN - Jamal Merrell Rankings, Grade, News, Stats - College Football Recruiting 2009


ESPN - Jamil Merrell Rankings, Grade, News, Stats - College Football Recruiting 2009

[Smokey1]

Originally Posted by govols182

Just a guess, but I expect both to end up playing DE in college.

That seemed to be what I got from the article.

[zjcvols]

We need more LB's and D-Line, so sign em up

[Grateful Vol]

I really hope we get these guys. One of them is a very good WR and most stories have them as "can't misses" playing at the Div. 1 level. I like this mold of athelete: tall, fast, and a frame that can put on 30-40 lbs (E.J. Abrams-Ward). With offense commits nearly complete, we must focus on Defense. They may not play DT, but getting two versatile atheletes in a 2 for 1 would be huge.

Get these guys to Knoxville chavi

[Grateful Vol]

I really hope we get these guys. One of them is a very good WR and most stories have them as "can't misses" playing at the Div. 1 level. I like this mold of athelete: tall, fast, and a frame that can put on 30-40 lbs (E.J. Abrams-Ward). With offense commits nearly complete, we must focus on Defense. They may not play DT, but getting two versatile atheletes in a 2 for 1 may entice Chavis to get off his hump.

[Midfielder10]

if they come to knoxville, it will be in spite of Chief

[rexvol]

'09 DE WR Jamal Merrell



Outside linebacker
Newark (DE) Hodgson Vo-Tech

Ht: 6-foot-4
Wt: 195 lbs
Forty: 4.7 secs
Class: 2009 (High School)

Jamil and Jamal definitely plan to go to the same college...both hold offers from Pitt, Florida State, Rutgers, Syracuse, Tennessee, Boston College, West Virginia and Iowa. No leaders yet.

'09 DE DE Jamil Merrell



Weakside defensive end
Newark (DE) Hodgson Vo-Tech

Ht: 6-foot-4
Wt: 210 lbs
Forty: 4.6 secs
Class: 2009 (High School)

[rexvol]

when it's all said and done, these guys are on the Hill.

[rexvol]

Rivals $

7/18

Top 3 of Pitt, Tennessee, and Rutgers.

surely we can beat out Pitt and Rutgers.

[Smokey1]

Originally Posted by rexvol

surely we can beat out Pitt and Rutgers.

You would think.

[tennisguy]

Originally Posted by Midfielder10

if they come to knoxville, it will be in spite of Chief

Yep, I doubt Mister non-recruiter will help us much there. We will let him develop them once they get here. I really like our chances with these guys. I think we land them both eventually. Of course, this is no more than just a hunch, except for the fact we are only in competition with Rutgers and Pitt. This is assuming they are truly the only other two in the running????

[volball625]

It looks like we may have backed off on these two guys. In the latest article, they didn't list us in the top three after they did previously. Maybe it shows that we feel good about some other high profile guys.

[Smokey1]

Your right volball. I think the coaches have a really good vibe on some of the big time players. I still think we're in good shape with Askew and Drummond.