The Metairie, La., native is a great case study for the Vols new recruiting approach. Tennessee has more than 20 months to continue to build a relationship with Moore before he makes his final decision. LSU and Alabama historically take the vast majority of top prospects from Louisiana. Pruitt is gambling that the Vols can pull some of that talent.
The Vols are talking with Moore every other week. The receiver, who doesnt plan to trim his list until next year, has been made a priority in Tennessees 2020 class.
Moore said he believes Tennessee can come into The Boot and recruit at a high level.
Its a beautiful place, I heard, Moore said. Its SEC football. Thats the biggest conference to play in. The coaching staff seems cool.
He plans to visit Tennessee this month if his schedule works out. Even if it doesnt happen in April, there is an intent to get to campus and see what the new staff is offering.
The visit will be a crucial one. Moore has been to LSU and Georgia, and says LSU, Georgia and Tennessee are recruiting him the hardest. A solid visit would keep the Vols near the top of his list.
The 6-foot-1, 170-pound Moore runs track and thinks his catching ability is his biggest strength on the football field. He said he loves to block cornerbacks, which is something Johnson values from his wide receivers.
Moores relationship with the coaching staff and offensive fit will be his determining factors. Moore plays in a pro-style offense for Archbishop Rummel, so the offensive fit lines up well.
Still, this is a top prospect in Louisiana and LSU has jumped on him early. But Moore believes the Vols are very much in the conversation.
Yeah, [Tennessee] can get me.
