Vols lead the nation in recruiting

[Mike Moffett]

In 2023.
An eighth grade stud from Alabama commits to Vols. Boom!!

 

[chrismc1000]

He will most likely decommit once he gets more recognition and when time gets a lot closer.

 

[Alto1]

Who might this young player be?

 

[Mike Moffett]

Who might this young player be?

Tony Mitchell

 

[musolfmj]

He will most likely decommit once he gets more recognition and when time gets a lot closer.

That's the spirit. Upbeat, hopeful, positive.

 

[Boca Vol]

In 2023.
An eighth grade stud from Alabama commits to Vols. Boom!!

BVS is strong up in here! Normally there would be booms and fireworks everywhere.

 

[BigOrangeTrain]

In 2023.
An eighth grade stud from Alabama commits to Vols. Boom!!

 

[ptcarter]

BVS is strong up in here! Normally there would be booms and fireworks everywhere.

Boom???

 

[Alto1]

Who might this young player be?

Tony Mitchell

Good deal. Thanks!

 

[KBVol]

BVS is strong up in here! Normally there would be booms and fireworks everywhere.

Well, normally, we don’t offer and get verbal commitments from a 13 year old.

 

[DERELICK_MY_VOLS]

He will most likely decommit once he gets more recognition and when time gets a lot closer.

Yeah....this kid is completely stupid...WTF is he thinking being excited and loving something now. SMH

 

[dduncan4163]

https://www.saturdaydownsouth.com/t...o-play-a-single-down-of-high-school-football/

 

[Berry4Heisman14]

Wow we’ve fallen to the point that we are making threads about being first in recruiting in 2023. Sounds like something vandy fans would do

 

[Behr]

BVS is strong up in here! Normally there would be booms and fireworks everywhere.

Frigging miserable around here. Many never had much of a sense of humor to begin with, now they're just, I don't know.. miserable.

 

[GlockVol]

One those Diaper Dandys Dickie V used to yammer about.only in the wrong sport.lol

 

[Gandalf]

Before everyone flaps their lips the wisdom of offering or accepting an 8th graders commit - watch his tape. That is one slippery kid, who can also lay down a serious block.

Last month, he was timed at 4.88 seconds in the 40-yard dash and 4.56 seconds in the agility shuttle at The Opening Regional in Murfreesboro, Tenn., where he also posted a 30.8-inch vertical jump.

Thats crazy at that age. Sure we may lose him later (and then again, we may not) but give Pruitt credit for immediately recognizing what was there and making the gesture (which will be long remembered and appreciated). That is how recruiting is done tho - get in there early and build relationship. Thats why so many on this staff were #1 Recruiter of the Year winners.

Alabama DB/athlete gives Tennessee early commitment

 

[GlockVol]

Grown ass 8th grader right there. Would like to know the story of how he came to the attention of the coaches?

 

[Boca Vol]

Frigging miserable around here. Many never had much of a sense of humor to begin with, now they're just, I don't know.. miserable.

Zackly!

 

[USMC-TNVOL]

Grown ass 8th grader right there. Would like to know the story of how he came to the attention of the coaches?

In a visit to one of the camps.

 

[Boca Vol]

Well, normally, we don’t offer and get verbal commitments from a 13 year old.

Over in the recruiting forum I'm sure there is lotion shortage over this.

 

[XknoxvolsX]

Kiffin's recruiting a middle schooler again, offering Matt Leinart’s son

This one is even better.

https://deadspin.com/14-year-old-usc-recruit-actually-believes-lane-kiffin-w-5785838

 

[XknoxvolsX]

https://www.saturdaydownsouth.com/t...o-play-a-single-down-of-high-school-football/

I sure hope he grows between now and two thousand and twenty three!

 

[ptcarter]

Watching that tape.. Yep, he runs fast, but dang.. Look at some of those kids in the white jerseys. 90 lb. 6th and 7th graders - some of them. Little bitty football players. Reminded me of my son's very first play in football. This isn't a joke either, it's real.. Dang coach put him in against a school were the birth certificates were in doubt. I had my camera on the sidelines. Saw this coming. The story unfolds left to right.

 

[BigOrangeMojo]

I know this is a different sport but here's a cautionary tale.

Andre Allen was a 5 9 8th grade point guard from Memphis and was #1 8th grade recruit nationally.

He did not grow anymore and to play college ball, he had to walk on at Memphis

 

[Boca Vol]

Watching that tape.. Yep, he runs fast, but dang.. Look at some of those kids in the white jerseys. 90 lb. 6th and 7th graders - some of them. Little bitty football players. Reminded me of my son's very first play in football. This isn't a joke either, it's real.. Dang coach put him in against a school were the birth certificates were in doubt. I had my camera on the sidelines. Saw this coming. The story unfolds left to right.

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