2026 RBs

[bpalmer28]

With Star Thomas being out of eligibility do we rely on Bishop and Lewis/Morris to lead the way, or do we go after another RB in the portal?

It seems like people are starting to give up on the idea of Lewis becoming RB1 after Bishop and I tend to agree. He seems to lack the ability to make guys miss. I'm not sure if it's a vision issue or if he just lacks some wiggle or what, but he averaged a full yard and half lower than Thomas in ypc and almost 2 yards lower than Bishop. People were raving about his track speed when we signed him, but it hasn't translated to long runs. And he's not been a threat in the passing game so I'm not sure what he brings to the table at RB.

Side note: If he sees this I hope he knows that I'm just an ignorant aging man who didn't play football past peewee and I only come here to pass time when work is slow. There is no substitute for hard work and with God all things are possible.

Continuing on... does anyone else think he'd be a heck of a linebacker?

 

[VolArmy74]

You try and see if Savion Hiter wants to re-evaluate his Michigan commitment, while looking to the portal. Evan Dickens rushed for 1300 at Liberty and he entered recently. He played two seasons at Georgia Tech before going to Liberty.

 

[10seV4L]

You try and see if Savion Hiter wants to re-evaluate his Michigan commitment, while looking to the portal. Evan Dickens rushed for 1300 at Liberty and he entered recently. He played two seasons at Georgia Tech before going to Liberty.

The name Jamyr Gibbs comes to the mind. Y'all remember him, right?

 

[volmandu]

Bishop just rushed for 1000 yards (almost) so he is good. We definitely need a faster back with good hands to compliment him and Lewis isn't that. May be Duane Morris can step up or may be a good guy shows up in portal. We are taking 20+ kids in portal due to 105 limit this year so room for all.

 

[vols 30]

Bishop just rushed for 1000 yards (almost) so he is good. We definitely need a faster back with good hands to compliment him and Lewis isn't that. May be Duane Morris can step up or may be a good guy shows up in portal. We are taking 20+ kids in portal due to 105 limit this year so room for all.

Don't forget Justin Baker. I don't think he entered the portal

 

[CAVPUT]

Don't forget Justin Baker. I don't think he entered the portal

Didn't really get that one. Great competition and HS program, but I didn't see anything all that special about his game.

 

[vols 30]

Didn't really get that one. Great competition and HS program, but I didn't see anything all that special about his game.

I only remember him playing a few minutes in a cupcake game. Too early to tell IMO.

 

[vol94fan]

I'm comfortable with Bishop. He is good and will only get better. If another great RB comes from the portal that will be icing on the cake.

 

[LWSVOL]

With Star Thomas being out of eligibility do we rely on Bishop and Lewis/Morris to lead the way, or do we go after another RB in the portal?

It seems like people are starting to give up on the idea of Lewis becoming RB1 after Bishop and I tend to agree. He seems to lack the ability to make guys miss. I'm not sure if it's a vision issue or if he just lacks some wiggle or what, but he averaged a full yard and half lower than Thomas in ypc and almost 2 yards lower than Bishop. People were raving about his track speed when we signed him, but it hasn't translated to long runs. And he's not been a threat in the passing game so I'm not sure what he brings to the table at RB.

Side note: If he sees this I hope he knows that I'm just an ignorant aging man who didn't play football past peewee and I only come here to pass time when work is slow. There is no substitute for hard work and with God all things are possible.

Continuing on... does anyone else think he'd be a heck of a linebacker?

Don't be surprised if Lewis portals.

Yes, will need a portal RB or two..

 

[Hunerwadel]

It will be a shocker if we don't pick up a RB from the portal. It's a real possibility that Hiter could transfer.

 

[Hairy Vols]

Completely biased but I want the hometown hero, Bishop. Once he went over the top this year plus considering how hard he runs… I’m sold.

People always talk about wanting players who love the program and tradition. Well Bishop is him.

I want him with the rock in his hand as much as possible.

 

[LittleVol]

Marquis Davis from Mizzou.
6'0 215 lbs with speed. Average 6 ypc as a freshman last season.

 

[deezvols]

The name Jamyr Gibbs comes to the mind. Y'all remember him, right?

I heard he was out of eligibility …