'15 IN LB Darrin Kirkland Jr (UT Commit 12/15/14)

[VolSteve]

Welcome aboard the Big Orange future National Championship team Mr. Kirkland!:thumbsup:

 

[Batman1948]

We needed this guy in a big way but I doubt he will be our starting MLB next year. I hope he plays a lot for us next year though. Butch is probably one more year away from recruiting guys that will redshirt for depth. Can't wait for that day to get here.

 

[Catbone]

Shouldn't have said "is".

Yeah true. Will he be back for spring practice?

 

[butchna]

Yeah true. Will he be back for spring practice?

Happened early...so I'd expect so ...I think he's better suited for outside linebacker...guess we'll see.

 

[VOLorNuttin]

Nice little video/article from the Bleacher Report, on Kirkland's commit. IMHO, we don't normally want a true freshman to be thrown into the fire, especially at such a critical position...but with him being an EE, I can see the staff trying to give him every opportunity to win the job, by the start of the season, next year. Will be interesting to see if Gavin Bryant wins the job outright.

4-Star Darrin Kirkland Commits to Tennessee, What Impact Will He Have in 2015? | Bleacher Report

 

[Sandvol]

I don't know if that is his mom in the pic but if so he has a good looking Momma Kirkland.

 

[Volunteer_Kirby]

Dude committed and already signed his LOI? Young man is taking care of business, damn. We got a good one today.

 

[Vols4us]

What we are seeing at LB on this roster may be the best overall group ever in UT history IMO - and I go back to the early 60s following them. Every guy they have recruited last season and this can play multiple positions well and have coverage skills with good speed. JJ is the only project IMO, and he could end up being a Leo - a Curt replacement. There are no, one dimensional guys. Darrin is the last piece to the puzzle as far as I am concerned as they are two deep in talent in the two youngest classes. Congrats to Thig, not only for the recruiting, but also for what the future holds on the field. He's going to be having a good time.

 

[JAllen18]

Dude committed and already signed his LOI? Young man is taking care of business, damn. We got a good one today.

He's an EE. He can practice with the team tomorrow if he wanted too.

 

[Volunteer_Kirby]

He's an EE. He can practice with the team tomorrow if he wanted too.

#JustButchThings

 

[Dust10]

Wouldn't be able to play in the Army game though.

 

[nashvol1]

Late Boom!

 

[Memphisvol87]

-John Brice

JRM = VFL

This is awesome. This kid will lead our linebackers next year. That's a nice thought heading into next year.

 

[UTMark]

Bates is out for the season.

Sorry. We were talking about next season.

 

[Face]

This is awesome. This kid will lead our linebackers next year. That's a nice thought heading into next year.

AJ is AJ, but JRM is developing into an elite leader. Potential all American next year... If DK Jr. doesn't beat him out

 

[engineerVOL]

I freaking love JRM.

 

[checkerboards09]

Welcome aboard Darrin!

 

[bigl3327]

Now I really hope all the rumblings of Kirkland and Newsome being a packaged deal are true

 

[engineerVOL]

Is Newsome at all a guy who would take handoffs out of the backfield or is he solely a wide receiver?

 

[BonesVol]

Is Newsome at all a guy who would take handoffs out of the backfield or is he solely a wide receiver?

He's a guy We will find various ways to get him the ball. Returner also.

 

[BigVol80]

 

[volgirl99]

 

[SmokinBob]

BOOM!!! :fireworks: Welcome To VolNation Kirkland!!!

:3083yourock: JRM!

 

[VolFromNashville]

Let's see what Peyton Manning thinks:

Peyton approves!

Welcome aboard Darrin Kirkland Jr.!

 

[qwerty]

Late boom!