'24 AL EDGE Jordan Ross (Tennessee)

[LouderVol]

The kid is big.

He can add another 20 lbs and still look lean but bench 400 something. Running a 4.47 or something crazy like that

I think 265 is his optimal weight at 6'5".
Under 10 percent body fat.

Remember his only struggle was run stopping last year. So he needs more bulk and strength.
20 lbs of muscle spread over his frame will help a ton. It will make him a complete player.

I think Pearce's biggest issue stopping the run was just being out of position. a lot of times he was just too fast. He would beat the RB to a spot, but because Pearce was so far ahead the RB had a chance to make a move before getting to the spot the run was supposed to go to and then Pearce is forced to try and make an arm tackle and his size/strength wasn't enough at that point. kinda an out-kicking your coverage situation. jmo.

 

[Vols410]

I don’t think Josephs gets the respect he deserves. Pearce having a major jump sophomore year kept him playing 2nd string, but that dude is still really good. Gonna be a fun 2024

Absolutely agree! PFF obviously isn't the end-all-be-all, but his season grades out at #5 for us since 2014 (edge players with 150+ snaps). Some pretty good company too.

1. Pearce (2023)
2. Barnett (2016)
3. Barnett (2015)
4. Taylor (2019)
5. Josephs (2023)
6. Barnett (2014)
7. Taylor (2018)
8. Baron (2023)
9. Young (2021)
10. Maggitt (2014)

Not elite at run defense or pass rushing, but really solid in both.

Pearce/Josephs graded out as #1/#7 in the SEC this year, both as true sophomores. Ridiculous.

 

[Go Fight Win]

Josephs is going to have a great year too IMO. Teams will have an even more increased focus on stopping Pearce

 

[Ulysees E. McGill]

Josephs is going to have a great year too IMO. Teams will have an even more increased focus on stopping Pearce

Josephs has so much potential..he has as much twitchy explosiveness as Pearce, but didn't seem to be as strong, and it looks like he just has not refined his craft as well as JP has to thus point. ..he still looked a little raw and unorganized sometimes this year..if you know what I mean by unorganized.

Either way...I'm hoping he puts it all together this year...it would be an absolute nightmare for OLs to have bookend JPs to deal with.

 

[The Dog]

As impressive as Ross was at the 2 all-star games, this was comparable, imo. Takes it coast to coast, cups it and then 2 hand monster slams it

 

[volnbama_]

Him playing basketball would explain why he seems so lean right now. He’ll put on weight really quick once he’s in the program

 

[BarrythesnoUT]

****

 

[JT3]

Just wish he was an EE.

 

[TheRain]

What a great TE he would make...

 

[PlanetVolunteer]

Just wish he was an EE.

Lol

Someone take that basketball out his hands!

 

[BigOrangeGoose]

Rivals.com: Rivals Football & Basketball Recruiting - Rivals Rankings Week: Too high, too low in final 2024 Rivals250?

Nebraska signee Carter Nelson Nelson has a rare blend of size (6-4, 215) and athleticism that can’t be taught.

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2. WHO MIGHT BE RANKED TOO LOW?
Tennessee edge rusher Jordan Ross had about as good a postseason all-star run as any edge prospect in recent memory. While he moved up the ranks and sits plenty high as a top 50 overall talent, he was in the five-star discussion and he of course plays a premium position as a pass rusher. Ross has the frame, motor, athleticism and finishing power to become a true third-down force. Once he adds mass and rounds out his game, especially from a technique standpoint, we could look back on this one and scratch our heads some.

 

[bicenTENNial]

Just wish he was an EE.

Think we'll be alright this year

 

[AllVol11717]

Think we'll be alright this year

Yeah this staff has done a hell of a job recruiting pass rushers. Pearce, Josephs, Bradley, and Herring are an extremely talented two deep to give Ross a year to bulk up and learn.

 

[GUNTERSVOL]

Just wish he was an EE.

Early just put him out there and yell sic’em.

 

[Blake25p]

“Athletic EDGE prospect with the physical ability to develop into a dangerous pass rusher. Measured in 6-foot-4.5, 215 pounds with a 33.5-inch arm prior to his senior season. Registers as a top athlete in the combine setting. Lines up all over the field for his high school. Works on the edge and as an off-ball linebacker at times. Makes most of his plays as a pursuit defender, using his athleticism and range to track down plays from sideline-to-sideline. Has palpable burst and play speed. Needs to improve his technical skill as a pass rusher and increase his play strength, base and anchor. Flashes his athleticism as a basketball player. Younger for the cycle with a May birthday.”

 

[Ericvol2096]

Up from 38 overall! Gonna be close to top ten on composites when all calculates.

 

[fickalicious]

I genuinely don't have a feel as to how we pulled him out of Alabama.... That never happens for any school when a kid is this highly rated in that state (especially at a premium position). If I remember correctly, Alabama didn't even really seem to be one of his main contenders at the end. Couldn't be more excited. But it's definitely an interesting pull when the variables are looked at objectively.

 

[HoleInTheRoof]

Definitely a take now.

 

[VolFreakJosh]

I genuinely don't have a feel as to how we pulled him out of Alabama.... That never happens for any school when a kid is this highly rated in that state (especially at a premium position). If I remember correctly, Alabama didn't even really seem to be one of his main contenders at the end. Couldn't be more excited. But it's definitely an interesting pull when the variables are looked at objectively.

Bama slow played him.

One of Saban’s biggest recruiting mistakes.

 

[Franklin_Vol09]

I think Pearce's biggest issue stopping the run was just being out of position. a lot of times he was just too fast. He would beat the RB to a spot, but because Pearce was so far ahead the RB had a chance to make a move before getting to the spot the run was supposed to go to and then Pearce is forced to try and make an arm tackle and his size/strength wasn't enough at that point. kinda an out-kicking your coverage situation. jmo.

He typically would open up the gap by being so far in the backfield. Our LBs couldn’t get to the point to fill up gap. We honestly didn’t have the experience at LB to fully utilize Pearce’s abilities.

 

[engineerVOL]

Boom! Well deserved. Stars matter. Love the ones that started out lower, then earned it in the pads against other elite competition at a week long camp and game. Not some counterfeit, got a Bama offer, look good in helmet and shorts, started out at 5-star, type.

 

[Orange.]

 

[MemphisVol3]

“Athletic EDGE prospect with the physical ability to develop into a dangerous pass rusher. Measured in 6-foot-4.5, 215 pounds with a 33.5-inch arm prior to his senior season. Registers as a top athlete in the combine setting. Lines up all over the field for his high school. Works on the edge and as an off-ball linebacker at times. Makes most of his plays as a pursuit defender, using his athleticism and range to track down plays from sideline-to-sideline. Has palpable burst and play speed. Needs to improve his technical skill as a pass rusher and increase his play strength, base and anchor. Flashes his athleticism as a basketball player. Younger for the cycle with a May birthday.”

Massive jump

 

[cncchris33]

#1 EDGE prospect on both on3 and 247.

 

[AllThingsTN]

So he’s now the number 1 edge on 247 and on3 correct?