Specific DB Positions for our young guys

[NighthawkVol]

We have a lot of guys listed as "DB" on the roster, but I'm curious where they specifically play. This might be a question for @LWSVOL. Are the following primarily playing S, CB, or NB? I know we cross-train our DBs a lot, but I'm wondering where each of these guys is primarily slotted:

-Marcus Goree
-Dylan Lewis
-Tim Merritt

I'm pretty sure Tre Poteat is a CB and I know Sidney Walton is a S. I do recall Dylan Lewis being tried as Star in the Spring, but not sure if he stuck there or not. Goree, I have no idea about. I thought he might be at CB, but since WIlliam Wright came in at CB against Syracuse instead of Goree, is he at NB or S?

 

[CAVPUT]

Suspect Merritt is a safety.

 

[LWSVOL]

We have a lot of guys listed as "DB" on the roster, but I'm curious where they specifically play. This might be a question for @LWSVOL. Are the following primarily playing S, CB, or NB? I know we cross-train our DBs a lot, but I'm wondering where each of these guys is primarily slotted:

-Marcus Goree
-Dylan Lewis
-Tim Merritt

I'm pretty sure Tre Poteat is a CB and I know Sidney Walton is a S. I do recall Dylan Lewis being tried as Star in the Spring, but not sure if he stuck there or not. Goree, I have no idea about. I thought he might be at CB, but since WIlliam Wright came in at CB against Syracuse instead of Goree, is he at NB or S?

Goree is at star
Lewis is at safety
Merritt is at safety

with the injuries, Wright is next up at CB if needed.

BTW, Bolton has gotten a scholarship for running second team at linebacker.

 

[Oldvoldad]

We have a lot of guys listed as "DB" on the roster, but I'm curious where they specifically play. This might be a question for @LWSVOL. Are the following primarily playing S, CB, or NB? I know we cross-train our DBs a lot, but I'm wondering where each of these guys is primarily slotted:

-Marcus Goree
-Dylan Lewis
-Tim Merritt

I'm pretty sure Tre Poteat is a CB and I know Sidney Walton is a S. I do recall Dylan Lewis being tried as Star in the Spring, but not sure if he stuck there or not. Goree, I have no idea about. I thought he might be at CB, but since WIlliam Wright came in at CB against Syracuse instead of Goree, is he at NB or S?

I think this staff recruits everyone as a corner. If you don't make the two deep at corner or star, you become a safety lol.

 

[Dobbs 4 Heisman]

Suspect Merritt is a safety.

Goree is at star
Lewis is at safety
Merritt is at safety

with the injuries, Wright is next up at CB if needed.

BTW, Bolton has gotten a scholarship for running second team at linebacker.

Both Lewis and Merritt are now being played at CB after the injury to Rickey Gibson. I believe Merritt is at outside CB and Lewis at nickel.

 

[NighthawkVol]

Goree is at star
Lewis is at safety
Merritt is at safety

with the injuries, Wright is next up at CB if needed.

BTW, Bolton has gotten a scholarship for running second team at linebacker.

Thanks. On today's mailbag podcast, AP said that Lewis and Merritt would be next up at CB after Wright and McMurray. So combining your information with his, does that mean they're primarily Safeties, but would switch to CB if we got down the depth chart that far?

 

[DougVol]

I think this staff recruits everyone as a corner. If you don't make the two deep at corner or star, you become a safety lol.

Or you’re Eric Berry and you play DE, LB, S and CB

 

[Ned Ray McWorkher]

I think this staff recruits everyone as a corner. If you don't make the two deep at corner or star, you become a safety lol.

At some point, we need legit safety skills back there. "Some point" is the point we're at now.

 

[WillisWG]

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The Tennessee Volunteers can be a really good football team this year, and largely in part because of their running game. It is versatile, and running backs coa

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STAR

1. Jalen McMurray

2. Boo Carter

3. Marcus Goree Jr.

Cornerback

1. Jermod McCoy

2. Colton Hood

OR

William Wright

Cornerback

1. Rickey Gibson Jr.

2. Ty Redmond

OR

Tre Poteat

Safety

1. Edrees Farooq

OR

Kaleb Beasley

2. Dylan Lewis

Safety

1. Andre Turrentine

2. Sidney Walton

OR

Timothy Merritt

 

[WillisWG]

At some point, we need legit safety skills back there. "Some point" is the point we're at now.

Incoming Joel Wyatt might just be that guy

 

[LittleVol]

Both Lewis and Merritt are now being played at CB after the injury to Rickey Gibson. I believe Merritt is at outside CB and Lewis at nickel.

Yup probably

 

[LittleVol]

Incoming Joel Wyatt might just be that guy

Probably not

 

[WillisWG]

Probably not

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Joel Wyatt was a top in-state target for Tennessee and the Vols have landed a commitment from the Top 100 recruit.

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The Vols started off recruiting Wyatt more as a linebacker (LEO position in their scheme), but have recently changed their approach and talked to the elite athlete about playing safety. That change, the relationships, the chance to stay home and the NIL offer all helped Tennessee keep the No. 2 prospect in their home state home.

 

[Stoerner Fumbles]

Thanks. On today's mailbag podcast, AP said that Lewis and Merritt would be next up at CB after Wright and McMurray. So combining your information with his, does that mean they're primarily Safeties, but would switch to CB if we got down the depth chart that far?

That’s right. There are no DB’s left from Spring’s CB group. Lewis and Merritt are now getting only CB reps.

 

[LittleVol]

Tennessee keeps elite in-state ATH Joel Wyatt home: 'It was always like being around family'

Joel Wyatt was a top in-state target for Tennessee and the Vols have landed a commitment from the Top 100 recruit.

www.on3.com

The Vols started off recruiting Wyatt more as a linebacker (LEO position in their scheme), but have recently changed their approach and talked to the elite athlete about playing safety. That change, the relationships, the chance to stay home and the NIL offer all helped Tennessee keep the No. 2 prospect in their home state home.

I’m aware of that.

He’s played safety for 2 games now and he keeps giving up big plays in the passing game.

I’m saying hes not a safety.

 

[LWSVOL]

Both Lewis and Merritt are now being played at CB after the injury to Rickey Gibson. I believe Merritt is at outside CB and Lewis at nickel.

could be. going off last week's depth chart. Wright is still the first option... IMO

 

[LWSVOL]

Thanks. On today's mailbag podcast, AP said that Lewis and Merritt would be next up at CB after Wright and McMurray. So combining your information with his, does that mean they're primarily Safeties, but would switch to CB if we got down the depth chart that far?

I believe that is what he means..

 

[Heupel's Offseason Beard]

It's important to note that Heupel and Banks place a huge emphasis on defensive backs who can play multiple positions. Banks especially talks about it all the time.

 

[Ned Ray McWorkher]

Incoming Joel Wyatt might just be that guy

Not familiar with him. But I do know that need one 6'2" or better, and over 200 pounds. A safety that can come downhill and put a stamp on a running back and drop his ass cold. And that same guy needs to be able to roam centerfield and not give up easy 12-15 yard throws on 3 and 7. A true middle of the field player. A star.

 

[LittleVol]

Not familiar with him. But I do know that need one 6'2" or better, and over 200 pounds. A safety that can come downhill and put a stamp on a running back and drop his ass cold. And that same guy needs to be able to roam centerfield and not give up easy 12-15 yard throws on 3 and 7. A true middle of the field player. A star.

He’s a physical kid. He sticks his head in that phone booth without hesitation.

I love that about him, but his instincts playing the pass are all wrong. And his supposed 4.38 - 40 is non-existent during the game.

He’s a player but not the one he wants to be.

According to rankings he was the best player on the field against CPA and against Huntington WV, but it did not show. His whole skillset is for a pass rusher.

 

[Heupel's Offseason Beard]

Not familiar with him. But I do know that need one 6'2" or better, and over 200 pounds. A safety that can come downhill and put a stamp on a running back and drop his ass cold. And that same guy needs to be able to roam centerfield and not give up easy 12-15 yard throws on 3 and 7. A true middle of the field player. A star.

I promise you, the guy you are talking about is already on the team. Edrees Farooq is a beast. Watch his high school highlights if you don't believe me. He played at St. Francis which is one of the best hs football programs of all time. And he played against the other best high school teams around the country. Dude absolutely pops people and is great in coverage. There's a highlight from the nc state game last year where he just completely runs over their running back