'16 AL WR Velus Jones (Transfer)

[WarMachine]

Is sub-4.4 common? How many recruiting classes can you think of with 3 or 4 guys this fast?

 

[WarMachine]

Does this mean he is enrolled?

I believe so.

 

[WarMachine]

Tennessee Adds Graduate Transfer Velus Jones - University of Tennessee Athletics

"Tennessee head coach Jeremy Pruitt announced the addition of veteran wide receiver and kick returner Velus Jones to the Volunteers' football program on Monday. "

 

[Volfan76]

I see some dangerous jet sweeps and reverses in our future.

 

[Sleegro]

I see some dangerous jet sweeps and reverses in our future.

Like KC and SF will be doing in the super bowl?

 

[TrippieRedd]

I believe so.

 

[VolInDayton]

Is sub-4.4 common? How many recruiting classes can you think of with 3 or 4 guys this fast?

No and most people who run a sub 4.4 don't when they go to the NFL combine.

 

[WarMachine]

No and most people who run a sub 4.4 don't when they go to the NFL combine.

I mean, if we end up with 2 or 3 guys that can run 4.4 (vs. 4.3 something), I ain't gonna cry.

 

[jasonvol18]

Our WR room looks pretty stout with Jones, Gibbs, Keyton, Tillman, Johnson, Palmer...Bailey gotta get some chemistry built this offseason.

Absolutely does, then throw in 2 more 4* in Hyatt and Calloway. We have seriously upgrated speed at WR!

 

[Pepe]

Plus Velus Jones at 4.36. Some serious speed upgrades this class.

But what can they do on a treadmill?

 

[WarMachine]

But what can they do on a treadmill?

True test. Well, that and the 400.

 

[Coach Punk]

He’s not just a speed burner, either.

 

[cHiZzLeVOL]

He’s not just a speed burner, either.

Dude spotting him is jacked.... nice seeing our guys actually having muscle again!

 

[dyllisvol42]

Ain’t going to lie that’s pretty impressive for a guy his size.

 

[CAVPUT]

I see some dangerous jet sweeps and reverses in our future.

Gawd no. Those things never seem to work for us.

 

[CAVPUT]

Ain’t going to lie that’s pretty impressive for a guy his size.

Can't accept the lift. Butt came off the bench.

 

[Vol8188]

I like it. Hopefully this means he’s not only fast but a great blocker too.

 

[bignewt]

Can't accept the lift. Butt came off the bench.

Actually couldn't tell but didn't look too agregious.

 

[901LookAlive]

Move the kid to running back IMO. WR doesn't seem to work out for him. Even when Tee called plays.

 

[Coach Punk]

I like it. Hopefully this means he’s not only fast but a great blocker too.

Isn’t that a good trait for returners? I’ve only had anecdotal evidence because at the HS level you put out the one kid who can actually catch the ball. I know CP and Calloway were built like trucks but Devrin Young was more of a speed guy. Put those two together and a lot of speed with a bowling ball?

 

[Devo182]

Isn’t that a good trait for returners? I’ve only had anecdotal evidence because at the HS level you put out the one kid who can actually catch the ball. I know CP and Calloway were built like trucks but Devrin Young was more of a speed guy. Put those two together and a lot of speed with a bowling ball?

Not an expert, but it doesn't hurt. Vision and anticipation is still tops though, outside of pure speed/agility.

Berry seemed to just be able to see his path to the end zone ahead of time. It was amazing. But I also can remember him bouncing around like a pinball for a TD return once or twice. Abernathy running right with him most times and blocking sure helped too.

I most remember the Western Carolina return:

 

[bluetick2]

Isn’t that a good trait for returners? I’ve only had anecdotal evidence because at the HS level you put out the one kid who can actually catch the ball. I know CP and Calloway were built like trucks but Devrin Young was more of a speed guy. Put those two together and a lot of speed with a bowling ball?

I dunno what school you went to.

 

[tennvols77]

It's his season to get draft points, hopefully he lights it up for us.

 

[Jackcrevol]

Not an expert, but it doesn't hurt. Vision and anticipation is still tops though, outside of pure speed/agility.

Berry seemed to just be able to see his path to the end zone ahead of time. It was amazing. But I also can remember him bouncing around like a pinball for a TD return once or twice. Abernathy running right with him most times and blocking sure helped too.

I most remember the Western Carolina return:

despite being a complete and total **** stick.

Butch Jones' Special Teams were always very good.

 

[Orangeburst]

Not an expert, but it doesn't hurt. Vision and anticipation is still tops though, outside of pure speed/agility.

Berry seemed to just be able to see his path to the end zone ahead of time. It was amazing. But I also can remember him bouncing around like a pinball for a TD return once or twice. Abernathy running right with him most times and blocking sure helped too.

I most remember the Western Carolina return:

He always hit the gap at full speed. Decisive with no hesitation or fear.