'17 TN ATH Maleik Gray (UT signee)

[CamVol8]

So if Shoop is recruiting him then he will play defense? Or still play running back?

 

[MAJOR_ORANGE]

So if Shoop is recruiting him then he will play defense? Or still play running back?

The way I understand it the Coaches have certain areas to recruit. Shoop has connections in Mid-state. it does not mean everyone he recruits will be for defense.

 

[I4Jay]

I want a clean sweep of the top 8 or so players in the state.

The Tennessee Elite eight.

I approve!

 

[I4Jay]

The way I understand it the Coaches have certain areas to recruit. Shoop has connections in Mid-state. it does not mean everyone he recruits will be for defense.

Correct

 

[BarrythesnoUT]

Underclassman Eval

STRENGTHS: Possesses good length with long arms and a well-built frame with room to physically develop. Not a take on linebacker, but flashes the ability to use hands and get off of blocks but will need to improve strength. He can really run and chase with range. Agile in space.

AREAS OF IMPROVEMENT: Can be a bit hesitant and let play develop at times, rather than getting downhill and being physical at point of attack. he is physical, but must be more of a hammer. Has strong hands and will wrap up ball carrier when given the angle, but we would like to see more explosive, drive through in solo tackles.

BOTTOM LINE: Gray displays good potential as a two-way player at this stage. At RB, he is a load as a slashing power runner. Most likely a defensive prospect for the next level as an outside linebacker. May be a hybrid type defender who can put his hand in the ground if he continues to get bigger and stronger.

ESPN Scouting Report

 

[pharmDvol11]

I want a clean sweep of the top 8 or so players in the state.

Should be our goal almost every cycle to get most of the top 10 imo

 

[85SugarVol]

Should be our goal almost every cycle to get most of the top 10 imo

Depends on the cycle. Definitely was not our goal, nor should it have been, to load up on instate talent in '16.

'17 is another story. Go get em Shoop.

 

[The Breakerboy]

Should be our goal almost every cycle to get most of the top 10 imo

Nah, every cycle in Tennessee isn't loaded. This is a loaded class though.

 

[chavisut]

Definitely could have taken more than three.

No biggie.

 

[Fingers]

Maleik Gray
‏@GrayMaleik
UT is one of my top 3!! 🍊

 

[Jax_Vol]

Maleik Gray
‏@GrayMaleik
UT is one of my top 3!! 🍊

Best player out of Smryna since Rod Wilkes

 

[flowd82]

Best player out of Smryna since Rod Wilkes

Now you've done it!

 

[85SugarVol]

Definitely could have taken more than three.

No biggie.

Would have liked Dillon & Bryce. They didn't want in though.

 

[LittleVol]

Will get a hard look at RB depending on how we recruit there with Chandler and Richardson etc.

Might be good enough to start there regardless...

 

[AV_12]

Will get a hard look at RB depending on how we recruit there with Chandler and Richardson etc.

Might be good enough to start there regardless...

I think Richardson is close to a decision.. That can't be a good sign for us

 

[OGbabyaviVol]

I think Richardson is close to a decision.. That can't be a good sign for us

What makes you think that?

 

[iBleed Pantone151]

Best player out of Smryna since Rod Wilkes

Blasphemy!!!

Boo this man... BOOOO!

 

[Jax_Vol]

Now you've done it!

Pot stirrer = me

 

[holdemvol]

Vols in his top 3 per twitter.

 

[flowd82]

Vols in his top 3 per twitter.

 

[holdemvol]

Thread reading before posting is obviously not one of my strengths.

 

[volinSmyrna]

Now you've done it!

And he misspelled his name.....rate is about to come down. It was nice knowing him.

 

[CoachMatt]

Gray is a BALLER!!! Trust me ... I coach youth football in the area and this kid is the truth!

 

[Jax_Vol]

Gray is a BALLER!!! Trust me ... I coach youth football in the area and this kid is the truth!

He can definitely play!!!



I think he may end up even better than Rod Wilks

 

[CoachJSF]

Will get a hard look at RB depending on how we recruit there with Chandler and Richardson etc.

Might be good enough to start there regardless...

Have you ever even seen this kid play? He doesn't even play RB for his HS. Why would he play RB for the Vols?