How Chris Brazzell went from ignored recruit to transfer gem

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“He is a ‘yes sir, yes ma’am’ type of kid, very respectful,” his mom, Monique, said. “But when it comes to sports, he is very prideful, very competitive. That’s where the other Chris comes out.” That sequence at the 7-on-7 tournament also reminded Brazzell that he could be overlooked if he didn’t make his presence known. That lesson produced the fiery receiver Tennessee fans will see this season. “My son is a dog,” his mom said. “When it comes to sports, he’s a dog.”

Brazzell gets it honest. His father was an NFL receiver. His mother’s family includes an NBA Hall of Famer. But Brazzell has had to prove himself again and again. He went from a small private school to the highest level of Texas high school football. And he went from a little-recruited freshman at Tulane to a transfer virtually every SEC school wanted.

Now approaching his debut season at Tennessee, beginning with the Aug. 31 opener against Chattanooga, he faces a familiar challenge. “I’m back in the same mindset,” said Brazzell, a redshirt sophomore. “I’m trying to show everybody that I’m not just a small-school type of kid. I can do it on a big stage. That’s my motivation.”
How Chris Brazzell went from ignored Texas receiver recruit to Tennessee football transfer gem

 

[Ghost of Archvol]

He’ll be a household name very soon!

 

[orangebloodgmc]

I think he'll be one of our top 3 in receptions, maybe even our top guy for that.

 

[Proud Army Wife]

Good post. I like his mindset, great cultural fit.

 

[Tin Man]

Good post. I like his mindset, great cultural fit.

I love Heupel’s culture. While striving for individual excellence, everybody is supporting everyone else. From this winners arise. GBO!

 

[Harleydude2929]

This video of Brazzell’s one hand catch last season is a glimpse of his athleticism. The Razzle-Dazzle from Nico to Dazzell is going to be fun to watch, and hard to stop.

 

[cherokeeeVOL]

Excited to see how good he can be this year. Hope he can stay healthy!

 

[Capt Straight]

I love his mom’s comment calling him a dog. From the looks of that video, he is a dog!

 

[Voljayton]

How fast is that kid? He got from the 50 to the 1 pretty freakin fast.