As long as we fill needs and add depth and hit a home run next year this class is just fine. Look at 2013:
Dobbs
JRM
Sutton
J Smith
Asterisk North
Then you have Vereen, Foreman, Weisman, and Kendrick at tier two.
That's it and we will be East favorites next year. Hang on to JG, CFA, Alexis, Kongbo, R Johnson, Osbourne at all cost. Add to the rest with Warrior and a couple surprises and it's a really good class considering the last two and next years potential.
Good thread, OP. Just a suggestion to VN, take a nap until signing day. If you are in East TN, enjoy the beautiful 70's temps this weekend. Plan your Christmas with family and friends along with where you will watch the bowl game.
Butch has proven repeatedly he owns the recruiting trail and has solid evals. He's building the roster he needs to run his system at its optimum level. Those guys may be different than Bama and the rest. It's OK. Life is good as a Vol fan.
This class will have some real contributers to the success of the 2016 season.