Report: J.J. Peterson Just Waiting on NCAA Clearinghouse Now

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According to multiple reports, the wait may finally soon be over for Tennessee and their top-ranked signee from the 2018 recruiting class.

Per a report from Tennessee’s Rivals.com affiliate site, four-star linebacker J.J. Peterson has “finished his coursework” and is now awaiting clearance from the NCAA Clearinghouse and for his professor to grade his work. Tennessee’s 247Sports affiliate site reported similar news earlier today.

According to Peterson’s high school coach, Rush Propst, Peterson should be ready to join UT officially after this weekend. “He should be there by Monday or Tuesday,” Propst told Volquest.

Report: J.J. Peterson Just Waiting on NCAA Clearinghouse Now | RTI

 

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The reports from both Rivals and 247Sports today came after Internet speculation rose to new levels on Friday morning. Several Twitter users screenshot a conversation on Peterson’s Facebook page where he said he would be joining the Vols on either Monday or Tuesday, which lines up with Propst’s comments to Volquest.

 

[HuntlandVolinColo]

I hear he's already moved up to the 2-deep!

Seriously glad to have him on campus. Let's keep that talented kid surrounded by good leaders and tutors!

 

[TNHopeful505]

BOOOOOOOM!!!!!!

 

[give_him 6]

Soooooooon

 

[Gandalf]

Hell yeah!!!! By Florida game, JJP should be a factor to whup that gator tail!

 

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Hell yeah!!!! By Florida game, JJP should be a factor to whup that gator tail!

I can't say that I gave up on the kid, but I couldn't see much reason to hope, either.

BOOM!

 

[TennesseeZep]

 

[Grudenhaslanded]

He's in too late to contribute this year, but how in the world is he going to handle a year of college coursework to be eligible next year??

 

[Enki_Amenra]

Tuesday, Wednesday or by the end of the week. If not by Friday, not happening.

 

[Enki_Amenra]

He's a baller, he gets in this week, we'll see him play a few games this year.

 

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Propst said on Friday afternoon that Peterson ‘finished his (course) work today. JJ will now wait on the Clearinghouse and for the professor to grade his work and post the grade.

-Price

 

[BigOrange15]

He's in too late to contribute this year, but how in the world is he going to handle a year of college coursework to be eligible next year??

Because our academic center is one of the best in the country at helping student athletes do exactly that.

 

[VetVol]

 

[pimo1]

He's in too late to contribute this year, but how in the world is he going to handle a year of college coursework to be eligible next year??

College, in general, is quite a bit easier than high school. Outside of highly technical majors this kid is most likely not going anywhere near, college coursework is a joke to pass.

 

[MyBloodRunnethOrange]

Welcome aboard! Finally!

 

[FirstAndGoal]

College, in general, is quite a bit easier than high school. Outside of highly technical majors this kid is most likely not going anywhere near, college coursework is a joke to pass.

Really? What college did you go to?

 

[Mccage]

He's in too late to contribute this year, but how in the world is he going to handle a year of college coursework to be eligible next year??

Have you talked to his teachers? Just curious how you know so much about his learning ability.

 

[Hacksaw]

So...he still has not officially joined the team. That makes this like the 10th "update" that says essentially the same thing. And we still don't know if he will be here or not. Cool.

 

[vflgolfer]

Really? What college did you go to?[/QUOTE

Probably the university of Phoenix

 

[VolsFan-TX]

College, in general, is quite a bit easier than high school. Outside of highly technical majors this kid is most likely not going anywhere near, college coursework is a joke to pass.

I wouldn’t go that far, but the school does provide a lot of assistance for the student athletes.

 

[OnlyGodForgives]

When is he eligible for the combine?

 

[Eastknox865]

People on here are to much. The kid is working on a class, omg we really need this kid he needs to hurry. He finishes the class and you're worried about him passing his college classes. I can tell most of the people on here never played sports or wasn't very good at it. Just living your sports fantasies through other people. Someone will not like this and respond with a childish comment that you probably wouldn't say to my face, but oh well grow up people. Just root for the team and stop complaining about everything.

 

[Grudenhaslanded]

Have you talked to his teachers? Just curious how you know so much about his learning ability.

Umm, if he had his academics in order, he wouldn't be trying to qualify AFTER classes have already started.

 

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Report: J.J. Peterson Just Waiting on NCAA Clearinghouse Now | RTI

Halleleujh, Peterson can eventually become a game changer for Pruitt and the Vols, he's the type athlete that will bring down ball carriers in their tracks with a vengeance (Al Wilson type)

Expect to cheer for this young man for several years