Loften signs LOI

[BIGGIEVOL2]

Eddrick Loften came up short the first time, and he couldn't make it by the second deadline, either.

But the safety from Texas still hasn't given up on playing football for Tennessee, and a third chance to make it as a qualifier is coming up.

Tennessee confirmed on Thursday that Loften signed another National Letter of Intent with the program, making him the 28th member of the 2011 class and signaling another run from him at fulfilling the academic requirements needed to allow him to provide some help for the Vols in the secondary.

Loften's status was closely followed throughout Derek Dooley's first fall camp, with both the player and coach holding out hope he would earn the necessary test score in time to contribute for the Vols last season.

But a little more than a week before the opener, Loften was officially ruled out and another timeline was established.

"He's not a qualifier, but there's still a chance," Dooley said on Aug. 25. "He can do some things to become a qualifier, so he's in the limbo stage.

"Now, we're going to pass the deadline of coming in the fall, so the best-case for Eddrick is to get here mid-year."

That didn't happen for Loften, either.

But another opportunity is on the way.

 

[GahLee]

Good luck to him. He is the new Gerald Williams.

 

[johncimino19]

if he can make it in, this kids determination will go a long way

 

[ob79]

Good luck to him. Seems determined to be a Vol, I can get on board with that!
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[supersmo18]

Best wishes to him. I sure would like to see this guy in tennessee orange one day.
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[Ravenheart]

Best wishes, Eddrick. Hopefully you can join us and jack up the opponents' body count for us.
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[flowd82]

The fact that he is still 100% committed to be at UT is great to see. I want this kid to be a Vol. Very determined and if he can finally come in and have the kind of impact similar to Gerald Williams then I'm all for it. Hope Lofton makes it in.

 

[badkarma]

I like this guys drive. One thing for sure he is NOT a quitter! Good Luck Eddrick and Go Orange!

 

[Vol_Doc]

Keep it up, kid!
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[ibleedorange40]

4give me for my ignorance in this....But if Loften makes it in (which I really hope so), would he be considered a Freshman or what?? Concerning FB that is. Love his loyalty and determination. Would be a huge boost as a leader with our young recruites.:salute:

 

[BillBattlevol]

I for one am pulling for you. I like your persistence. CDD obviously wants you and believes in you. Keep working. :salute:

 

[peaygolf89]

Good luck to him......I love good stories....


But as they said in "Caddyshack"..........
"The world needs ditch diggers, too." Hope his head is right.

 

[munsterlander]

4give me for my ignorance in this....But if Loften makes it in (which I really hope so), would he be considered a Freshman or what?? Concerning FB that is. Love his loyalty and determination. Would be a huge boost as a leader with our young recruites.:salute:

Should be standard 5 to play 4, though can't imagine him redshirting at this point. Don't think he has enrolled anywhere else.

 

[Souce]

4give me for my ignorance in this....But if Loften makes it in (which I really hope so), would he be considered a Freshman or what?? Concerning FB that is. Love his loyalty and determination. Would be a huge boost as a leader with our young recruites.:salute:

Since he hasn't attended a JC, I think he will.

 

[Nashvol2]

I'm wondering if the recruiting services will consider him a commit on their sites? This will be interesting to see how all of this plays out. Supposedly he took his ACT/SAT and didn't qualify, retook it and did qualify, but was flagged by the NCAA to take it a 3rd time. Did we ever hear how he did on the 3rd go around?

 

[MikeDVol]

Good to hear but I won't celebrate until it's a done deal.

 

[ibleedorange40]

Should be standard 5 to play 4, though can't imagine him redshirting at this point. Don't think he has enrolled anywhere else.

Thanks for the info. Go vols!!

 

[volnpowell]

We will go from one of the worst secondarys and ol's to if not the best one of the best in the country!!!:rock:

 

[ETNVol]

Good luck to him......I love good stories....


But as they said in "Caddyshack"..........
"The world needs ditch diggers, too." Hope his head is right.

:lolabove:

 

[UNAVol89]

Good luck to him...we need all the bodies we can get in the secondary.

 

[oskie_score]

Love EL's determination, give CDD credit for sticking w/ him...sees more in the kid than just an athlete.

Like Brewer and Martin, Loften is a physical DB and will make a good safety. IMO.

 

[VOLFREAK11]

We will go from one of the worst secondarys and ol's to if not the best one of the best in the country!!!:rock:

How's that orange koolaid taste today?
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[BuckheadVol1]

The fact that he is still 100% committed to be at UT is great to see. I want this kid to be a Vol. Very determined and if he can finally come in and have the kind of impact similar to Gerald Williams then I'm all for it. Hope Lofton makes it in.

^ This

 

[Mullins2010]

If he makes it in..he could start from day one..hes that good

 

[Indianavol4eva]

we have been keeping up with this kid way to long for him to never play for UT.