'18 TN TE Jacob Warren (UT Commit 5/24/17)

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Warren committed to the Vols on Wednesday, but not before the 6-foot-6, 205-pound tight end made sure he gave every other program from coast to coast a fair shake. “I’ve been all around,” Warren said. “I’ve been to all the schools and everything on my visits, in the back of my mind, I always thought, ‘Is this place going to be able to take me away from Tennessee?’

"Really, this place is my home. I grew up coming to games here in Neyland Stadium. It’s just exciting to finally make a decision. … It’s just crazy how all these dreams I’ve done as a child are going to come true. I’m going to be a Vol. Representing my hometown, my home state is a big part of my decision.”

Warren is now the 11th commit — and third local product along with offensive linemen Cade Mays and Ollie Lane — in Tennessee’s 2018 class. He chose the Vols over pushes from Oregon, South Carolina, Auburn, Vanderbilt and others.

For a time last fall, Warren wasn’t sure he’d actually have the opportunity to ‘Run through the T’ in college. He was being recruited by a number of other schools, but Tennessee didn’t extend an offer until early December.

The Vols aggressively jumped into the mix after Warren exploded to end his junior season, helping the Admirals win a state championship. Halfway through the Farragut’s 2016 season, a conversation with another college coach — who challenged Warren to couple his impressive physical attributes with some good film — completely changed the tight end’s future. “A spark kind of hit me. I was like, ‘You’ve got to get going. You’ve got to work. You’ve got to play hard. I think (I’m) still going up,” Warren said. The rangy playmaker scored a touchdown in the final six games of the season, finishing the year with 29 receptions for 479 yards and 9 touchdowns.
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Ollie Lane, Jacob Warren and Cade Mays pose on Peyton Manning Pass.
 
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Warren’s scouting report

Warren is a skilled, versatile playmaker. He gives defenses problems lining up both on the line and as a split-Y wideout. Warren needs to get stronger, but he has the frame to add weight and be a legit threat at 235+ pounds.

“He’s been working on the small things this spring,” Admirals head coach Eddie Courtney said. “He’s always been a great receiver, great hands, great ball radius, but in the weight room he’s getting stronger. He’s already put on 13-14 pounds. He’s getting stronger. He’s making all the sacrifices he’s got to make (to get better).”

Courtney said he’s already seen a difference in Warren’s physicality over the last month. “He’s worked on that, and we saw it during spring practice,” he said. “How much more aggressive he was. How he could complete blocks and finish them off.”

What does this mean for Tennessee?

Warren’s commitment continues Tennessee’s recruiting mojo on the trail. In May alone, the Vols have secured commitments from 4-star prospects Brant Lawless (Nashville Christian defensive tackle), Adrian Martinez (Clovis West, Calif., quarterback) and Brendon Harris (Baylor School safety). Warren is another talented recruit added to the lot, also continuing UT's in-state momentum.

The Vols hope to add either James Mitchell or Tommy Tremble as the second tight end in their 2018 class. Other names remain on the board, too, as Tennessee is desperate for depth at the position.
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It's no coincidence how well staggered some of these commitments have come out. One or so a week since the end of spring practice. And many are convinced that 3-5 more will pop before the summer is out.

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He's an EE too. 7 months until he arrives and 8 months with Rock should be enough time to add those 30+ lb's he'll need to contribute. Kid has all the tools, just needs to get bigger and stronger. I'm excited about this kid on the hill. Always good to have legacies on the team. GBO!
 
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Excited about this player. He needs to add some size, but he's got all the tools.

Another weapon for Penix and Martinez.
 
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