Recruiting Forum Football Talk IX

[Jackcrevol]

saw where the RB out of Baylor might reclassify

Baylor doesnt allow that.

 

[Orangeburst]

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.

 

[BigOrangeTrain]

Your point? Syracuse is trash. They let 1 dude go for a season almost career high in the 1st half. Syracuse wont finish top 7-8 in the ACC. This will be a bad loss tonight and in March. Good teams find a way to win these games. ZZ & last yrs team would've. Argue with a wall

So you are just assuming this team won’t be good moving forward because of an extremely early bad loss? Boy that’s some really sound logic right there

 

[MoCo_Vol]

Moa the only one not signed. We're now 5th overall and the 2nd highest rated class in SEC.

 

[Kurtastrophe]

Best ESD in 20 years?

 

[Leavertons Tackle]

Penn State going to have to hire Pruitt

Maybe the great Schiano could head there?!?

 

[jakez4ut]

 

[volfaninpa]

Moa the only one not signed. We're now 5th overall and the 2nd highest rated class in SEC.

And 2 likely more to commit this afternoon/evening.

 

[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...

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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

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

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

 

[GVol1966]

We flipped both because we have coaching stability and the places they were committed don’t

Feels nice to be differentiating ourselves on stability for once - we are reaping the benefits

Or other schools wanted Ohio state OC to be HC because he’s known as the best in the business for developing WR’s .

Now we got the players of a top 5 class it’s no excuses. Develop and win games.

 

[sreveisVol]

Outside of Moa, which isn't over, freaking awesome day

 

[MoCo_Vol]

Jordan Carter won't move us up a spot, but would be a huge addition to make this already great class even more elite.

 

[Wickman]

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

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

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

LB/WR/DL/QB class is elite. DB class seems like dart throws on great athletes.

 

[JT3]

Not sure what PSU is doing. No clue who they are targeting at this point bc there are not a lot of options.

Would assume they would want a existing HC. What a disaster!

 

[Vols4us]

You don't think kickers also improve with experience?

I don't care about this give and take one way or the other.

But what I saw has been a kid kicking for the Vols. That's not what the Vol program needs or is about. He has one job that has been pared back in that he does not have kick off duties. No opponents dread to see him run on the field against them. I don't blame him, I blame Heup for allowing the condition to continue.

He is a fader of the ball. We golfers know what that is and what causes it. We know his miss - push right or pull hook left if he rushes it because he is a technique kicker that has to stay in rhythm. Extra pressure rattles him and throws his rhythm off. It has been obvious by his expressions on the sideline.

We need an alpha kicker with an explosive leg that hates to miss who can also handle kick off duties.

 

[SugarCC]

Keys, Legend, King. Tremendous haul.

Pope has been impressive since the day he was hired. On the trail, and on the field.

 

[Enki_Amenra]

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[swchandler1988]

Best ESD in 20 years?

Best class since 2005

 

[BleedingOrangeInChatt]

Not sure what PSU is doing. No clue who they are targeting at this point bc there are not a lot of options.

Would assume they would want a existing HC. What a disaster!

Just goes to show that the grass isn't always greener.

 

[dduncan4163]

Outside of Moa, which isn't over, freaking awesome day

Honestly couldn't have asked for a better day. Our one big remaining need is RB and I suspect Heup will hit the portal hard for one, hell maybe two

 

[dduncan4163]

Best class since 2005

Yup, an elite class by any definition.

 

[allstar34]

 

[dascoop]

oh boy

and we not done #dascoop

 

[SmyrnaATLVolisback]

You don't think kickers also improve with experience?

That is one position where you either have it or you don’t. It’s all about confidence. I can kick a 45 yard field goal right now. Doesn’t mean I could do it in a game against Bama. Kicking is all about confidence. Those kids can kick it from 60+ in warm ups. But that’s when there is no pressure.

 

[Enki_Amenra]

and we not done #dascoop