Weekly Recruiting Update 9/23 - 9/29

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What are the top 7-8 recruits on UTs board?

"Here's a go at what I think it looks like:

Derek Barnett
Charles Mosley
Josh Malone
Evan Berry
Eliot Berry
DeWayne Hendrix
Jakob Johnson
A skill juco guy, whether that's another RB or receiver (because of Kameel Jackson' uncertain future) I'm not sure.
Adoree Jackson.

Probably could list another juco DL on there as well as Dontavius Blair."

- Fortenberry
Here's a tentative list for next weekend's official visits:

Dewayne Hendrix
Clifton Garrett
Josh Malone
Derrell Scott
Braxton Berrios
Travis Rudolph
Coleman Thomas
Dillon Bates

UOV's

Andrew Williams
Ricky DeBerry (2015)
Drew Richmond (2015)
Commit Stats from 9/20:
  • "Bryant finished with seven tackles and two forced fumbles in Jackson's 54-0 win over Sumter Central. Foley is up next." - VQ
  • "Booth had a big game with seven catches for 137 yards and three touchdowns in as Pike lost a close one to rival Ben Davis, 49-48. Next up is Warren Central." - VQ
  • "Dews had big game as he was credited with 14 tackles and three sacks in Potomac's 14-6 win over Friendly. Next week it's Gwynn Park." - VQ
  • "Helm continued his hot streak with two catches for fourteen yards and two touchdowns to go with a 14-yard rushing touchdown on his only carry in Glenwood's 54-7 thrashing of Lincoln. Next up is Southeast Springfield." - VQ
  • "Henderson came up with seven tackles, three quarterback hurries, two pass deflections and a sack as Shaker Heights remained undefeated storming Normandy, 44-0. Next up is Stow-Munroe Falls." - VQ
  • "Kelly had ten tackles with two for loss in a 36-7 win over Friendship Christian. He also had a touchdown on offense. Webb has a bye next Friday." - VQ
  • "Wolf, in a rain-soaked game, wasn't able to record a catch but was able to have an impact on the defensive side of the ball with six tackles in Minster's 7-0 win over St. Henry. Up next is Coldwater." - VQ
  • Emmanuel Moseley - Game Stats: 28 Carries 151 yds 2 Rushing TDs 4 for 8 60 yds 1 Passing TD
  • "Paulk was injured on the first series of the game and set out the remainder of the game. He told Volquest on Sunday that he'll be fine going forward." - VQ
  • "Gaulden caught three passes for 40 yards and a touchdown in a 30-14 loss to Ravenwood. He also had 12 tackles. Next up is Blackman." - VQ
  • "Lambert had three tackles and a sack in a 44-17 win. Next up is Iowa Western." - VQ
  • "CB D'Andre Payne was declared eligible by DC School system last Tuesday,played in his 1st game Friday night and had an outstanding game with 10 tackles and several broken up passes." - Poster on VQ
  • "Wharton caught six passes for 150 yards in a 30-14 loss to Ravenwood. He also had six tackles and an interception. Next is Blackman." - VQ

Current Commits:
  • "Florida State called Coleman Thomas today and offered, trying to get involved and get him on campus. He told them thank you, but that he was completely solid to Tennessee. That confirms what we've been hearing about how he's looked on film as a senior (which is nasty), and also says a little about his character as I'd say the timing of the phone call from the 'Noles may not have been coincidental after yesterday's road trip for the Vols." - Rob Lewis
  • "I will be surprised if Jackson ends up a Vol. Something has happened with him at the juco. I keep hearing he's no longer on the team down there. Lauderdale is a guy they are going to have to fight to hold onto as other schools are coming after him." - VQ
  • Fortenberry on Kameel Jackson - "Just to clarify, he's still in school at Blinn but no longer on the team."
  • 2015 Preston Williams will try to EE
  • "He looks like he's lost a lot of weight. Here's a photo I took of him the other night. Despite the weight loss his play still leaves a lot to be desired so I think he'll still be a project type guy whose best chance at contributing will be during the second half of his college career." - Woody Wommack Instagram
  • Ray Raulerson highlights: Ray Raulerson - Highlight Videos, Schedule & Roster - Hudl
  • Dillon Bates will OV for the UGA game
  • Andrew Butcher highlights Andrew Butcher - Highlight Videos, Schedule & Roster - Hudl
  • DaVonte Lambert highlights of the first 3 games - DaVonte Lambert - Highlight Videos, Schedule & Roster - Hudl
  • Vic Wharton highlights of the first 5 games - Vic Wharton - Highlight Videos, Schedule & Roster - Hudl
  • Cortez McDowell highlights of the first 3 games - Cortez McDowell - Highlight Videos, Schedule & Roster - Hudl
  • Chris Weatherd highlights of the first 2 games (before injury) - Chris Weatherd - Highlight Videos, Schedule & Roster - Hudl
  • Jerome Dews highlights of first 3 games - Jerome Dews - Highlight Videos, Schedule & Roster - Hudl
  • Joe Henderson senior highlights - Joe Henderson - Highlight Videos, Schedule & Roster - Hudl
  • Dillon Bates chooses to be in the Under Armour game over the Army game.
  • Gavin Bryant says he hears from Auburn and Miami a lot. Might not make it to a game in Knoxville but says he will be at the Bama/UT game in Tuscaloser. Getting everything squared away in the classroom but needs to improve ACT score.
  • “They could go 0-10, 0-15 and I’m going to still be there," Bryant said.

RB Recruiting:
  • Derrell Scott says he continues to talk to UT. Says hes going to watch how our RBs are being used. Will OV for the UGA game. His only other scheduled OV right now is at USC. Said his top group is USC, UT, NCSU and OSU but no leader. Fortenberry says he is a strong USC lean with NCState likely 2nd.
  • Sedrick Palmer visiting for UGA game

WR Recruiting:
  • Braxton Berrios sets commit date for OCT 12th at 12pm

OLine Recruiting:
  • JUCO OT Avery Gennesy names TAMU his leader
  • 2013 TN OT Christian Morris transferring out of UCLA

DLine Recruiting:
  • JUCO DT Jarran Reed says he continues to talk to UT. Likes UT and coach Strip
  • FL DE Keyon Brown commits to UGA
  • JUCO DT Lance McDowell says UT is still his number 1. Wants to know the staff of the school he commits to. Will OV to Bama, UT and USC. Will OV to the UT-Vandy game. Will commit after his season and visits. Will enroll in December.
  • "We also continue to hear that Andrew Williams is scheduled to be in next weekend for and unofficial visit. Tennessee continues to be involved with Williams." - VQ
  • Derek Barnett supposed to be at South Alabama game.
  • Charles Mosley makes it in for South Alabama game.
  • On Dante Sawyer - "Sawyer spoke a little about his recruitment. Prior to the season, he was thought to be on the fast-track toward a commitment to South Carolina, but has since backed off (he has never visited the Gamecocks- even unofficially) and talked about Tennessee making a big move, thanks to the efforts of recruiter Robert Gillespie."
  • "He made it in. He's one of the toughest guys to get in touch with and he hasn't picked up the phone today. Heard the visit went well and could possibly officially visit down the line." - Fortenberry on Cory Thomas
  • "Said he had a great visit yesterday for his first Tennessee game and he really liked the atmosphere. He said it did nothing but cement the Vols as the top team for him. As for an announcement he said there's still a possibility of him announcing Friday but he's leaning towards holding off and taking some more visits. He said Wednesday he'll let everyone know if he's going to announce Friday. I'll have the full story later tonight." - Fortenberry on Charles Mosley
  • Dewayne Hendrix says now that Kiffin has been fired, he is looking at USC. Says Mizzou and Indiana are also in his top 5. Trying to set up visits to Mizzou and SCAR (most likely in January). Will visit for UT/UGA game. Wants to re-see what hes already seen, and wants his family to see it too.
  • "He said he really enjoyed his visit and that he really feels like if he were to be a Vol he could step in and help the team next year. It's still a Tennessee-Vanderbilt battle, with Texas A&M, Ole Miss and Missouri rounding out his top five. He plans to take all five officials and the decide." - Fortenberry on Barnett

LB Recruiting:
  • On Jakob Johnson - "Definite committable offer. I know everyone is kind of skeptical but in the little film I've seen he's the real deal. He's huge and has a great burst. Trust me, he's going to blow up. I think he plays LB because he moves so well for someone with his size. But, he told me doesn't care where he plays at the next level and just wants to play." - Fortenberry
  • Clifton Garrett breaks down his top 5 http://www.volnation.com/forum/tenn...-14-il-lb-clifton-garrett-42.html#post9219758

DB Recruiting:
  • After Wesley Green decommitted from SCAR, he says UGA and UT are probably recruiting him the hardest. Talks to LSU and Ole Miss as well.
  • “Florida, Florida State, LSU, Tennessee, Oregon, Illinois, Notre Dame, UCLA and USC,” Adoree Jackson said. On who he is considering.

2015 Recruiting:
  • FL ATH Kaleel Gaines says his cousin Cecil Cherry is recruiting him.
  • Woody Wommack says he feels like Kyle Phillips is Tennessee's to lose. Excited to get to a game.
  • TN DB Cameron Ordway says he grew up an OSU fan. Also said UT has always been one of his favorite schools. Will be at the UGA game.
  • FL RB Karan Higdon says USCe is def his favorite. FSU is 2nd. But about UT he says, “Tennessee is my biggest offer and favorite among my offers so far,” Higdon said. “That’s a major, big offer. The college life is amazing as is the atmosphere. Its a complete place with good fans and administration.”
  • TN ATH Jocquez Bruce said an offer from UT would mean the world to him. Loves UT.
  • GA OL Chuma Edoga Top 3 of Oregon, Ohio St., UGA. Still likes UT
  • VA DE/OLB Ricky DeBerry will visit for UGA game
  • Austin Clark supposed to make it to South Alabama game.
  • QB David Sills - Has been a long time USC commit, but with all thats going on with them (Kiffin firing), he has shown interest in UT and the interest is mutual.

2016 Recruiting:
  • Cecil Cherry has been recruiting his cousin, FL QB Xavier Gaines
  • A mod on VQ says UT leads for FL WR Nate Craig

2017 Recruiting:
  • Vols offer TN RB Maleik Gray

Current Team:
  • "Corey Vereen is out running wind sprints when I leave the office and head home every night. He's an extremely motivated individual." - CBJ
  • Riyahd Jones cleared to play per his twitter
  • Fulmer made it to a practice and gave a speech.

Other Notes:
  • FACT: If you didn't watch "The Book Of Manning" on ESPN, you missed out.
  • "So what might be Jones' encore for this move? Well, it's going to be even better to be quite honest. Jones has spearheaded organization of a "Vol For Life" weekend, with tremendous support and help from Antone Davis, when the Vols host South Carolina on Oct. 19. Tennessee has extended some 150 invitations to VFLs and encouraged them to not only return for that weekend but to participate in game day activities. Don't be surprised to see the VFLs who return participate in the pre-game 'Vol Walk' in advance of kickoff against the Gamecocks. If some of the guys who are talking about coming back actually come back, it will be a gathering for former players like we haven't seen on campus in a long time." - VQ
  • Lane Kiffin has been fired from USC
  • UGA game set for 3:30 and UT will wear the Smokey uniforms.
 
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Great job POA... Seriously how do you keep up with all of that?

As the week goes along do you record stuff in a notebook or something? lol
 
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Keep up the great work POA. :good!:

Can I offer a request? I'm always searching for specific info on which recruits made it to the previous game, could you maybe add a section for "recruits who were at the game"?
 
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Keep up the great work POA. :good!:

Can I offer a request? I'm always searching for specific info on which recruits made it to the previous game, could you maybe add a section for "recruits who were at the game"?

everything i see i add to the weekly update. nobody ever seems to post when a kid makes it in, but when they do, i add them.
 
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