Recruiting Forum Football Talk IX

[KB5252]

Closing strong, signing everyone we had on board, with the exception of Moa being up on the air. Flipping at least one with others looking like a real possibility.

We typically always lost two or three and rarely pulled off a big flip. Liking the way this class is shaping up

 

[JT3]

Penn State going to have to hire Pruitt

They actually may look at Tim Banks. He was there for 5 years.

They running out of options. They will be BIG spenders in the portal though.

 

[knoxvol52]

Penn State going to have to hire Pruitt

Probably end up hiring the interim HC..

 

[JT3]

The ESP ends on Friday. They didn't do away with the February period, did they?

He could have signed in Feb. Ohio St fans making stuff up to fit their narrative. Hartline leaving is probably why he flipped.

 

[Weezer]

UTSports and 247 both show CJ Edwards as still unsigned.

 

[rikberry31]

Not the ones that matter. And those are the ones that matter. I don’t want my kickers looking like they are scared sh**less every time they come to kick in pressure situations. We need killers.

You should be our kicker, them soccer boys can kick, with both feet. And the ball is skinny on the end which I imagine would make it even easier. I will call Heup and get you a look.

 

[RandomUTfan]

I'm not concerned in the slightest about not landing a RB this class. There will be plenty in the portal and we have money.

 

[KB5252]

Their story goes -- his parents had to sign off on his college paperwork because he's still 17. Mom wouldn't allow Ohio State allegedly, so he had to choose Tennessee.

Even though he turns 18 in a few weeks and could have waited.

It's stupid. Ohio State fans coming up with anything to make them feel better.

Copium

 

[Sin City Vol]

saw where the RB out of Baylor might reclassify

 

[RandomUTfan]

The grass ain't always greener, Penn State fans. Sometimes it's actually astroturf.

 

[KB5252]

Penn State going to have to hire Pruitt

Penn St has 2 commits signed

 

[Jack Burton]

Well, that is good.

 

[rikberry31]

That was based on a small amount of mostly short kicks and it's not even true anymore after his recent misses. His % beyond 40 is objectively bad by any measure.

Well he is only twelve. How many 12 year-olds do you know that can kick a ball 50 yards?

 

[KB5252]

They actually may look at Tim Banks. He was there for 5 years.

They running out of options. They will be BIG spenders in the portal though.

They aren't paying many signees, that's for sure

 

[GVol1966]

Man what a great day. A Banks decommitment would be cherry on top.

CJH said he’d be conducting exit interviews next week.

 

[Weezer]

Finally.

CJ Edwards - Football - University of Tennessee Athletics

CJ EdwardsDL - Relentless, high-motor edge defender whose athleticism, competitiveness and pursuit fuel consistent backfield disruption … Consensus three-sta...

utsports.com

 

[peaygolf]

Alabama fans' theory is they are saving their $ for the portal.

More of an excuse, maybe because the idea of CKD still hovering over the Penn St job?

I'ts not a bad theory..........Sign/Pay the top 10-15 HS kids on your "board" and buy the rest in the portal.

 

[RandomUTfan]

I'm trying to remember a recruiting class that had this high of an average of talent. A guy on 247 said it was 2002. That long ago? Wow.

We really are not screwing around. The goal is to win titles. Fun to be a Vol fan, not so much to be a fan of a lot of other teams today.

 

[Weezer]

The class by position:

QB

Faizon Brandon - Football - University of Tennessee Athletics

Faizon BrandonQB - An elite, dual-threat quarterback poised to make a major impact at the college level … Possesses a high-powered arm with precision and has...

utsports.com

RB


WR

TK Keys - Football - University of Tennessee Athletics

TK KeysWR - A blue-chip playmaker widely considered the top wide receiver prospect in the Class of 2026 … Exceptional catch radius with an ability to go up, ...

utsports.com

Tyreek King - Football - University of Tennessee Athletics

Tyreek KingWR - Polished, explosive wide receiver with elite vertical speed and proven big-play production … Homegrown signee who starred for Knoxville Catho...

utsports.com

Legend Bey - Football - University of Tennessee Athletics

Legend BeyWR - Dynamic athlete who played quarterback for North Forney High School in the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex and projects to be an elite playmaker a...

utsports.com

TE

Luca Wolf - Football - University of Tennessee Athletics

Luca WolfTE - Physically imposing international tight end who joins the Vols via the NFL Academy in London … Originally from Vienna, Australia … A consensus ...

utsports.com

OL

Gabriel Osenda - Football - University of Tennessee Athletics

Gabriel OsendaOL - Big-bodied, long and physically imposing offensive lineman out of the Baylor School in Chattanooga, Tennessee … Originally hails from Aird...

utsports.com

Ed Baker - Football - University of Tennessee Athletics

Ed BakerOL - Powerful and versatile offensive line prospect with impressive size and a big frame out of prep powerhouse St. Frances Academy in Baltimore … Is...

utsports.com

Kamari Blair - Football - University of Tennessee Athletics

Kamari BlairOL - Powerful, in-state offensive tackle whose multi-sport background and two-way experience underscore his upside and versatility … A consensus ...

utsports.com

DL

Dereon Albert - Football - University of Tennessee Athletics

Dereon AlbertDL - Wide, powerful tackle out of Jackson Academy in Mississippi … Is a four-star recruit according to 247Sports and ESPN, with a three-star rat...

utsports.com

Kedric Golston II - Football - University of Tennessee Athletics

Kedric Golston IIDL - Long, lean edge rusher with quick burst out of Stone Bridge High School in Virginia … Is a consensus three-star recruit according to 24...

utsports.com

Darryl Rivers - Football - University of Tennessee Athletics

Darryl RiversDL - Powerful, big tackle with long arms out of McEachern High School in Georgia … Is a consensus three-star recruit according to Rivals, 247Spo...

utsports.com

Nuk Simmons - Football - University of Tennessee Athletics

Nuk SimmonsDL - Stout defensive tackle whose combination of strength, leverage and finishing power produced one of Georgia’s most productive senior seasons u...

utsports.com

Hezekiah Harris - Football - University of Tennessee Athletics

Hezekiah HarrisDL - Long, athletic edge rusher from with natural pass-rush instincts, proven disruption and effectiveness at the point of attack … A four-sta...

utsports.com

Zach Groves - Football - University of Tennessee Athletics

Zach GrovesDL - In-state defensive playmaker with verified speed off the edge and a dominant track record of generating negative plays … A four-star prospect...

utsports.com

Carter Gooden - Football - University of Tennessee Athletics

Carter GoodenDL - Explosive, versatile big man from Tabor Academy in Massachusetts … Is a consensus four-star recruit according to Rivals, 247Sports and ESPN...

utsports.com

CJ Edwards - Football - University of Tennessee Athletics

CJ EdwardsDL - Relentless, high-motor edge defender whose athleticism, competitiveness and pursuit fuel consistent backfield disruption … Consensus three-sta...

utsports.com

LB

Brayden Rouse - Football - University of Tennessee Athletics

Brayden RouseLB - Versatile and athletic two-way player at Kell High School in Marietta, Georgia, who has developed into one of the nation’s elite linebacker...

utsports.com

TJ White - Football - University of Tennessee Athletics

TJ WhiteLB - Versatile, powerful and explosive linebacker prospect out of Jackson Academy in Mississippi … Is a consensus four-star recruit according to 247S...

utsports.com

DB

Joel Wyatt - Football - University of Tennessee Athletics

Joel WyattDB - Elite, instinctive playmaker from the Volunteer State who is one of the best athletes in the nation … Can play nearly every position but proje...

utsports.com

Luke Thompson - Football - University of Tennessee Athletics

Luke ThompsonDB - In-state, legacy defensive back with verified elite speed and proven two-way production, offering high-end athleticism and a strong develop...

utsports.com

Jamyan Theodore - Football - University of Tennessee Athletics

Jamyan TheodoreDB - Talented defensive back out of Baylor School in Tennessee … Is a consensus three-star recruit according to Rivals, 247Sports and ESPN … R...

utsports.com

Jowell Combay - Football - University of Tennessee Athletics

Jowell CombayDB - Instinctive and athletic two-way player at Kell High School in Marietta, Georgia, who projects as a potential impact safety at the college ...

utsports.com

KJ McClain - Football - University of Tennessee Athletics

KJ McClainDB - Talented three-star defensive back out of New Jersey who is expected to play safety at the next level … Rated the No. 10 prospect in his state...

utsports.com

Javonte Smith - Football - University of Tennessee Athletics

Javonte SmithDB - Athletic, playmaking defensive back out of North Side High School in Tennessee … Is a consensus three-star recruit according to Rivals, 247...

utsports.com

P

Logan Foley - Football - University of Tennessee Athletics

Logan FoleyP - Outstanding international punter who hails from Melbourne, Australia … A product of a Prokick Australia program that produced current Tennesse...

utsports.com

updated

 

[rikberry31]

With Moa considering Utah, and Bey having flipped to OSU, Pope might want to be looking around at some of these unsigned WRs.

He doesn't have time. Besides the Vols he has to take care of Kensucky basketball.

 

[Enki_Amenra]

updated

You should've sharted a thread.

*edit: "started"

 

[knoxvol52]

Hate to interrupt the orgasmic day but Lady Vols play at 9:15 p.m. tonight on ESPN vs Stanford..


Now back to your regularly scheduled programming.

 

[MoCo_Vol]

saw where the RB out of Baylor might reclassify

https://247sports.com/Player/david-gabriel-georges-46152057/

He's top 15 in the 2027 class and the #2 RB there...not sure where he'd rank in this class

 

[jakez4ut]

https://247sports.com/Player/david-gabriel-georges-46152057/

He's top 15 in the 2027 class and the #2 RB there...not sure where he'd rank in this class

Don't care. I'll take him as soon as we can get him.

 

[Weezer]

Zay Anderson - Football - University of Tennessee Athletics

Zay AndersonDB - Dynamic, explosive multi-sport athlete out of Greeneville High School in the Volunteer State … Is a four-star recruit according to 247Sports...

utsports.com