'19 TN OL Melvin McBride (Tennessee signee)

[SweetasSoda]

Being processed to create room

Why do you draw this conclusion?

 

[Cosmo Kramer]

I doubt our staff is processing an Off Guard unless we have flipped EJ Ndoma-Ogar from Oklahoma. Have u seen our interior linemen?

 

[bignewt]

I think it just depends on if we want to take 4 or 5 linemen in the class.

 

[Big Gucci Sosa]

I haven't heard of anything going on there. Numbers could end up being an issue/concern. McBride has obviously been dealing with a medical condition as well.

Hubbs

 

[titansvolsfaninga]

Hubbs

What medical condition?

 

[Pacer92]

I like this kids upside...Hope we hang on!

 

[EdEcEko77]

I don't think we'd "process" this kid because we obviously need help on the interior of the line, but also because we're still trying to establish ourselves in Memphis and making a strong connection at his high school (Whitehaven) would be huge.

 

[Nashvegas31]

What medical condition?

Not sure but there were rumblings before he committed about some issues. Must be serious if nobody will say what it is

 

[butchna]

Not sure but there were rumblings before he committed about some issues. Must be serious if nobody will say what it is

Serious or nonexistent...whatevs.

 

[Go Fight Win]

Serious or nonexistent...whatevs.

hear hear

 

[AngryButchJones]

Also worth noting that UT has been going after Oklahoma commit Ndoma-Ogar as well. He's played football longer, is a legit really good guard, and he really seems to like the Vols. He could take McBride's spot if they don't feel like McBride's health will allow him to play effectively.

Thought maybe the Vols were pursuing Ndoma-Ogar as a 6th OL option, but maybe he'll replace/be the person who recruits over McBride. We'll see. I like McBride's upside, but he's definitely more of a project.

 

[Bassmaster_Vol]

Also worth noting that UT has been going after Oklahoma commit Ndoma-Ogar as well. He's played football longer, is a legit really good guard, and he really seems to like the Vols. He could take McBride's spot if they don't feel like McBride's health will allow him to play effectively.

Thought maybe the Vols were pursuing Ndoma-Ogar as a 6th OL option, but maybe he'll replace/be the person who recruits over McBride. We'll see. I like McBride's upside, but he's definitely more of a project.

I doubt Ogar is coming here. He’ll stay with Ou imo barring Riley leaving

 

[AngryButchJones]

I doubt Ogar is coming here. He’ll stay with Ou imo barring Riley leaving

That's what I feel too. Would really love to get him, though.

 

[BigOrangeTrain]

Honestly, we need just as much help on the DL

 

[jasonvol18]

Not sure but there were rumblings before he committed about some issues. Must be serious if nobody will say what it is

Agreed..And after losing a spot in the '18 class because of Lawless we cant afford to risk a spot in this class on a guy with injury or medical issues. Already going to be a smaller class and can't take a chance on that this class. Especially on the OLine.

 

[EdEcEko77]

I actually would’ve thought that since Kingston Harris was doing well with his move to OL that maybe we could afford to drop a player on OL in this class, depending on who all wanted in.

But then the practice report on Tuesday said Harris was back at DL so idk.

 

[VolSummitt44]

He gets whipped too much. If Hall didn't have a snap count I'm sure he would start over J Johnson

I agree the game where Chance played guard beside smith was the best I seen our line look all year.

 

[SigNu_VolFan]

I actually would’ve thought that since Kingston Harris was doing well with his move to OL that maybe we could afford to drop a player on OL in this class, depending on who all wanted in.

But then the practice report on Tuesday said Harris was back at DL so idk.

Harris is serving as temporary depth so that Kurott Garland can redshirt. He'll be back at OL in the spring.

 

[bpalmer28]

Honestly, we need just as much help on the DL

More, IMO. At least we have experienced bodies on the OL. Has anyone other than Gooden and Bennett even taken a snap? Very concerned about the DL

 

[MoB_MoVols]

I missed them, were they that bad?

 

[Coach Punk]

Tell that big man to stop hurting those smaller men!

 

[engineerVOL]

I know nothing about evaluating linemen. I thought O.C. Brown was the best G I’d ever seen. I stopped trying after that.

 

[UpstateVol613]

I know nothing about evaluating linemen. I thought O.C. Brown was the best G I’d ever seen. I stopped trying after that.

Butch Jones knew nothing about evaluating lineman either. You could parlay that into a multimillion dollar a year job.

 

[BigorangeBoy]

Harris is serving as temporary depth so that Kurott Garland can redshirt. He'll be back at OL in the spring.

Both of those will redshirt, I'm curious where Harris ends up when all is said and done. He outweighs Garland by a good 40 lbs., and this staff has shown they are willing to move guys around (even late in the season) to find a fit or fill a hole.

 

[Ashevolle]

More, IMO. At least we have experienced bodies on the OL. Has anyone other than Gooden and Bennett even taken a snap? Very concerned about the DL

Mincey