'13 FL RB Derrick Henry (Bama commit)

[SigNu_VolFan]

Henry said that he is really enjoying his time in Knoxville and is developing a good friendship with Antonio Richardson. He plans to decide in December. UT is still second behind Alabama.
Posted via VolNation Mobile

 

[MikeDVol]

Henry said that he is really enjoying his time in Knoxville and is developing a good friendship with Antonio Richardson. He plans to decide in December. UT is still second behind Alabama.
Posted via VolNation Mobile

When did we jump UGA?

 

[RTGA]

When did we jump UGA?

I'm pretty sure when he announced Bama as his leader he said we were his #2, UGA #3. I thought it was even mentioned in this thread.

 

[volfrk86]

I'm pretty sure when he announced Bama as his leader he said we were his #2, UGA #3. I thought it was even mentioned in this thread.

During his interview at the opening he said UGA #2 and Tenn #3

 

[TideWarrior]

Ryan Callahan of GoVols247 just had a post on Tide target Derrick Henry:

"... Just spoke with five-star athlete Derrick Henry, who has been visiting UT the past few days. He said Alabama still leads, but Tennessee is now No. 2 ahead of Georgia. He says he has enjoyed spending the past few days with UT's players and coaches, and he really liked working out one-on-one with Jay Graham during the camp.

 

[RM20]

yeah i just saw that.

Henry said he's planning to visit Alabama this weekend. He'll be there Friday through Sunday, and it will be his last visit of the summer. He's still planning to take all five of his official visits, with Alabama, Georgia, Tennessee, USC and one other school yet to be determined.

 

[nashvillevol43]

Henry just tweeted a photo of his interview with the VQ staff...FWIW

 

[sanddune50]

Henry just tweeted a photo of his interview with the VQ staff...FWIW

Well, that tells me he didn't have a horrible visit.

 

[skeeter33418]

Ryan Callahan of GoVols247 just had a post on Tide target Derrick Henry:

"... Just spoke with five-star athlete Derrick Henry, who has been visiting UT the past few days. He said Alabama still leads, but Tennessee is now No. 2 ahead of Georgia. He says he has enjoyed spending the past few days with UT's players and coaches, and he really liked working out one-on-one with Jay Graham during the camp.

This kid is huge, not sure he plays rb in college or not. Looks like a lb.

 

[onevol74]

This kid is huge, not sure he plays rb in college or not. Looks like a lb.

Must be the reason that Bama is recruiting other running backs in this class.

 

[SPEDVoL14]

Skeet, who do you think we have a shot at for RB?

 

[nashvillevol43]

I've got a feeling Henry will be converted to LB before he's done with his first year at Bama, if that's where he decides to go.

 

[skeeter33418]

Skeet, who do you think we have a shot at for RB?

We have a shot at several, but D Green is the one i would love to see here. Hope he ovs here.

 

[SPEDVoL14]

Who do you think we have a shot at? From Best shot to worst?

 

[skeeter33418]

Who do you think we have a shot at? From Best shot to worst?

I think we have a good shot at the Folston kid out of FL, but on the other hand i think we have a few guys higher on the board. Not sure we have any rbs committed until sometime during or after the season, unless its someone thats very high on the board like DG, Henry or a Tenpenny type kid.

 

[SPEDVoL14]

Where do Turman and Dye fall into that?

 

[VolinMichigan]

Anybody care to give the details from the 247 article?

 

[TrésDay]

Anybody care to give the details from the 247 article?

Basically, Tennessee is #2 behind Bama. Enjoyed working out for CJG.

 

[Scotty's Flat Top]

CJG is going to get his.. Belee dat.

 

[jasonvol18]

I dont see why he has Ala 1..They have Tenpenny and are stacked at RB. He could prob start from day 1 at UT. Im with Skeeter Green is by far my first choice with Dye and Henry behind him. But wont complain about any of the 3. Kamara is great too but sounds like he is a UGA Dawg.

 

[head1]

I dont see why he has Ala 1..They have Tenpenny and are stacked at RB. He could prob start from day 1 at UT. Im with Skeeter Green is by far my first choice with Dye and Henry behind him. But wont complain about any of the 3. Kamara is great too but sounds like he is a UGA Dawg.

It was mentioned in another thread. Alabama is a RB dream. They are a run first team and UT is not. The RB at that level think they can compete with anyone and know that in that system its going to take at least 2-3 backs.

 

[RM20]

I've got a feeling Henry will be converted to LB before he's done with his first year at Bama, if that's where he decides to go.

He would get moved to TE/H-back before going to defense. he is going to get a legit chance at RB but with Yeldon and Jones being better pure backs, he might ask to make the switch to get PT

 

[onevol74]

He would get moved to TE/H-back before going to defense. he is going to get a legit chance at RB but with Yeldon and Jones being better pure backs, he might ask to make the switch to get PT

With Yeldon on board he will be told to switch. There will be no asking about it.

 

[jspvol76]

It was mentioned in another thread. Alabama is a RB dream. They are a run first team and UT is not.

Are we not trying to change this though?

 

[AbarVolfan15]

Let's be real I want Henry to play RB for us, but I honestly think Alabama doesn't even want the kid. They have a stable of RB's and 2 top RB's committed and Henry is a bit of a risky recruit because of his size and running style. The main reason Bama is recruiting him is to keep his potential talent away from other SEC schools. Because of his athleticism they'll try to convert him to another position.