'18 TN DL Greg Emerson (UT commit 7/3/17)

[KBVol]

End pays more

Bit of a misnomer.

In 2017, the top NFL defensive player was indeed a DE, Von Miller. At #16, he made $19,083,333. However, right behind him was #17, DT Ndamukong Suh, who made $19,062,500. Next was 315lb "DE" Muhammad Wilkerson at #21 who made $17,200,000. Finally, among the top defensive players was DT Fletcher Cox at #22, made $17,100,000. No other DEs besides Miller in the top 25.

Also, remember that Malik Jackson signed a 6 year, $90 million contract to play DT for the Jags a couple years ago.

Plenty of money to be had as an NFL DT, and virtually no difference

 

[KBVol]

Great day!!

Yes indeed. You win with studs in the trenches. Butch and staff have done a great job pulling some outstanding young OL and DL recruits. Bodes well for the future, especially with Hoke there to coach up the DTs

 

[PowerOrange]

Whats up with kids not wanting to play DT?

Maybe he doesn't want to get fat.

 

[K-town Vol Fan]

Ends get sacks. Sacks get attention and hype.

Suh got a lot of attention and hype. Aaron Donald, Nick Fairley. If you're good enough youll get attention and hype no matter was position you play.

 

[nicksjuzunk]

Maybe he doesn't want to get fat.

Don't discount it

 

[chavisut]

This DL class is approaching '15 level.

 

[AstonRoyal]

Chicks love the sack.

I mean would you want to be in the middle against two or three big guys? I'd rather be on the edge chasing the quarterback

 

[Catbone]

Kongbo didn't want to be DT either last year

 

[LouderVol]

Boom!

 

[The Breakerboy]

This DL class is approaching '15 level.

The DTs are more athletic overall. Lawless looks every bit as athletic as Tuttle. The others are more athletic than KMac.

 

[Sevier Volunteer]

This DL class is approaching '15 level.

I sure hope it pans out better. Weren't Henderson, Hendrix, and sawyers in that class; or am I thinking of 14?

 

[chavisut]

I sure hope it pans out better. Weren't Henderson, Hendrix, and sawyers in that class; or am I thinking of 14?

'14

 

[ajvol01]

I sure hope it pans out better. Weren't Henderson, Hendrix, and sawyers in that class; or am I thinking of 14?

That was '14

 

[Sevier Volunteer]

Knew I was wrong after posting. So, at worst this dl class is better than '14. thanks for the clarification.

 

[InVOLuntary]

Been out of cell range with no internet so I'm late but I'd just like to say BOOOOM!

 

[vol81]

Say what you want but our ol and dl recruiting has improved to a late 90 s early 2000 level. Coach em up men!

 

[de1conley]

Say what you want but our ol and dl recruiting has improved to a late 90 s early 2000 level. Coach em up men!

Yeah outside of that class with stone JaWaun, and Zach and then te Tiny class OL recruiting was down but Wells and Hoke have been getting it done and its very impressive. Like Bobby Bowden once said football is 90% talent and 10% coaching

 

[Probably_in_Class]

I suggest you take a redshirt

His first step from the fridge just isn't as quick as preinjury...

 

[give_him 6]

Hope this is not serious
https://twitter.com/SBNRecruiting/status/881589342501720064

 

[Blake25p]

Hope this is not serious
https://twitter.com/SBNRecruiting/status/881589342501720064

It's not

 

[JRVOL11]

Hope this is not serious
https://twitter.com/SBNRecruiting/status/881589342501720064

He will be alright .

 

[avolation]

Hope this is not serious
https://twitter.com/SBNRecruiting/status/881589342501720064

Already been discussed at length. Emerson self-reported 4-6 weeks until he's running on it. Doesn't mean he'll be ready to play, but based on that time table it doesn't sound like serious ligament damage.

 

[give_him 6]

Already been discussed at length. Emerson self-reported 4-6 weeks until he's running on it. Doesn't mean he'll be ready to play, but based on that time table it doesn't sound like serious ligament damage.

That is good news. Just noticed this on twitter.

 

[vols72]

Everything I've heard is that wasn't as bad as first thought. I still believe he will miss some time at the beginning of the year but not the whole season. He still plans on being here in December also. With the help of Sports,Orthopedics and Spine he will be back at it in no time. That place is amazing at what they do....

 

[LouderVol]

Everything I've heard is that wasn't as bad as first thought. I still believe he will miss some time at the beginning of the year but not the whole season. He still plans on being here in December also. With the help of Sports,Orthopedics and Spine he will be back at it in no time. That place is amazing at what they do....

so how long have you been in business?