Returning Scholarship Players and Commits

[GoBigOrangeVols]

Returning Scholarship Players:

DB:

1. Stephen Griffin JR
2. Rashaan Gaulden RS JR
3. Justin Martin SR
4. TK Jr SR
5. E. Moseley SR
6. DJ Henderson SR
7. Marquil Osborne SO
8. Nigel Warrior SO
9. Ev. Berry SR
10. Baylen Buchanan SO
11. M. Abernathy JR


LB:

1. Cortez McDowell SR
2. Daniel Bituli SO
3. G. Bryant RS JR
4. Dillon Bates RS JR
5. Elliott Berry SR
6. Quart’e Sapp RS SO
7. D. Kirkland Jr. JR
8. Ja’Quain Blakely RS FR
9. Colton Jumper SR

DL:

1. J. Kongbo RS JR
2. A. Butcher RS SO
3. D. Mixon SR
4. K. Vickers RS SR
5. Kyle Phillips JR
6. Shy Tuttle JR
7. Alexis Johnson RS JR
8. D. Taylor RS SO
9. KMac JR
10. Charles Mosley RS JR
11. Austin Smith RS SO
12. Quay Picou JR



QB:

1. Quinten Dormady JR
2. Sheriron Jones RS SO
3. Jarrett Guarantano RS FR

RB:

1. John Kelly JR
2. Carlin Fils-Aime SO

TE:

1. Ethan Wolf SR
2. Austin Pope RS FR
3. Jakob Johnson SR

WR:

1. Tyler Byrd SO
2. Jeff George RS SR
3. Marquez Callaway SO
4. Jauan Jennings JR
5. Latrell Williams RS FR
6. Brandon Johnson SO
7. Josh Smith RS SR

OL:

1. Jashon Robertson SR
2. Devante Brooks RS FR
3. Jack Jones JR
4. V. Boulware RS SO
5. D. Richmond RS SO
6. M. Tatum SO
7. Chance Hall JR
8. Coleman Thomas SR
9. N. Niehaus RS FR
10. R. Johnson RS FR
11. Brett Kendrick RS SR

P:

1. Trevor Daniel RS SR

K:

1. Aaron Medley SR

LS:

1. Riley Lovingood RS SO


Total returning scholarship players: 61

Commits:

Trey Smith OL
Maleik Gray DB/LB
Ty Chandler RB
Eric Crosby DL
Will Ignont LB
Jordan Murphy WR
Jaquan Henderson DB/LB
Cheyenne Labruzza DB
Matthew Butler DL
Latrell Bumphus TE
Kivon Bennett DL
Terrell Bailey DB
Theo Jackson DB
Marquez Bembry LB/DL
Shanon Reid LB
Riley Locklear OL
Trey Coleman RB
K’Rojhn Calbert OL
Deandre Johnson DL
Princeton Fant WR
Solon Page III LB
Jacquesz Jones WR
Shawn Shamburger DB
Will McBride QB
James Brown TE
Brent Cimaglia K

Total Commits: 26

Total Scholarship players and commits: 87

(in no particular order)

 

[TnTech_Vol]

So looks like going to have to drop 1 somewhere since we can only have 85 on scholarship.

 

[VOLINVONORE]

So looks like going to have to drop 1 somewhere since we can only have 85 on scholarship.

We will have to drop more than one when we add new recruits during the next 3 weeks. Expect another 2-3.

 

[Vol_til_I_die]

Wait a minute. Josh Smith still hasn't exhausted his eligibility?? My God, it seems like he's been here since the Fulmer days.

 

[orangeluvr]

We have a solid nucleus to build on, hope the staff gets it right.

 

[utvols74]

Do ANY of the ELEVEN DBs turn and look for the ball when in coverage?

 

[GoBigOrangeVols]

edited to include Brett Kendrick who I had inadvertently left off. McDaniel at DL may also return but I have not included him here.

 

[Vol_til_I_die]

Also keep in mind that Shy is coming back as far as classification goes. Injury-wise, I wouldn't hold my breath. Dude has a tough, tough road ahead of him.

 

[Biopsyman]

Sapp was coming on before he got hurt.. look for him To start

 

[VAVolsFan2009]

Also keep in mind that Shy is coming back as far as classification goes. Injury-wise, I wouldn't hold my breath. Due has a tough, tough road ahead of him.

Same is true for Evan Berry. I'm sure that it was reported his knee injury was severe. Do injured players count on the 85 if they are on injured redshirt?

 

[brentwoodvol23]

Do ANY of the ELEVEN DBs turn and look for the ball when in coverage?

No

 

[Biopsyman]

Do ANY of the ELEVEN DBs turn and look for the ball when in coverage?

Only Kendrick

 

[VAVolsFan2009]

It's interesting to look at the numbers by position. While there seems to be lot of DL, injuries could dictate extra there. Also CBJ likes to carry 5 RBs. It's highly likely that there will an additional commit at RB. Wonder about Butcher's knee? He has missed a lot of time and it still isn't back healthy. Also wonder if Austin Smith will have a role next season, other than STs. Same for Charles Mosley. For some players, the competition for playing time is getting tough. And several are getting recruited over. 2017 spring and summer practices will be really competitive.

 

[UCDog90]

Does anyone know the list of preferred walk-ons on the roster and what their statuses may be going into the off season?

 

[W.TN.Orange Blood]

Wait a minute. Josh Smith still hasn't exhausted his eligibility?? My God, it seems like he's been here since the Fulmer days.

:shhh: shhh, be very very quiet & don't alert anyone about Josh.

 

[macrovol]

So we're assuming Malone is gone?

 

[wesleydmartin]

Do ANY of the ELEVEN DBs turn and look for the ball when in coverage?

underrated post

 

[wesleydmartin]

So we're assuming Malone is gone?

he gone.....

 

[Sarms58]

So looks like going to have to drop 1 somewhere since we can only have 85 on scholarship.

Colton Jumper may go pro...

 

[TN_Transplant]

(in no particular order)

What about Eli Wolfe? He leaving the team?

 

[BeecherVol]

So we're assuming Malone is gone?

He been gone.

 

[Jazzy#10]

So....Devante Brooks has gotten fat and is no longer a tight end?

 

[tonybologna]

So looks like going to have to drop 1 somewhere since we can only have 85 on scholarship.

It will have to be 2 because the NCAA limit is 85 scholarship players. Did you also include the 3 players leaving early in Kamara, Barnett, & Malone? Thanks!

 

[UTwild82]

Do ANY of the ELEVEN DBs turn and look for the ball when in coverage?

Winning post of the day.

 

[Backwards K]

Do ANY of the ELEVEN DBs turn and look for the ball when in coverage?

Vols really need Warrior, Osborne, Buchanan, and Byrd (?) to develop into solid DBs. They are the only ones with the skill set to play at the highest level (read speed).

At LB, you know Kirkland is at that level if healthy but the Vols need Sapp, Bituli, McDowell, and TKJr (needs t make this move) to develop into sideline to sideline LBs who can make tackles in space and on the edge.

These are the two biggest areas of concern for 2017.