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jbcarol

Linebacker Tim Hart is no longer a Tennessee commitment. And he's not too happy about it.


Tim Hart
‏@yunghart6

11:35 AM - 18 Jan 2016

QuoteHart, a three-star prospect,  is rated the No. 26 inside linebacker in the nation and the No. 16 overall prospect in Tennessee. The Vols now have 16 commitments for the 2016 class.
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Quote from: jbcarol on January 18, 2016, 02:37:18 pm
Linebacker Tim Hart is no longer a Tennessee commitment. And he's not too happy about it.


Tim Hart
‏@yunghart6

11:35 AM - 18 Jan 2016

That's the risk of committing early when you're a lower rated player. Players get recruited over. Part of the game that all parties involved dislike.

 

jbcarol

With less than two weeks until National Signing Day, Tennessee has plenty of work to do.

The Vols are ranked No. 24 in the nation with 16 commitments.


QuoteWhy does Tennessee seem to be down in recruiting rankings this year compared to the last two?

There are a few reasons. Fewer scholarships have been discussed aplenty so let's leave that be.

First, Tennessee's coaching staff is at a crossroads. The Vols can't convince prospects to come to Tennessee for early playing time because there's not much to be had.
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Michael Carvell ‏@Carvell_AJC 38m38 minutes ago

South Florida relationship could result in a Tennessee commitment http://sec.news/1OKcIMv

QuoteWill a strong relationship result in another pledge for Tennessee? That may be what is happening between a Vols commit and his high school teammate.

"We've gotten so close I think I can read his mind," cornerback Tyler Byrd from Naples (Fla.) High School stated via direct message when asked about his close friend, running back Carlin Fils-Aime.

...Former Miami interim head coach Larry Scott, is now an assistant coach at Tennessee. When asked to describe his commitment to the Hurricanes, Byrd said, "I am a strong commit, but will go to Tennessee to visit."

The Vols have precious few spots remaining to fill in the 2016 class. However, Byrd would certainly be welcome.

Byrd is 5.9-rated, good for #7 CB.
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Ryan Callahan ‏@RyanCallahan247 8m8 minutes ago

Where do #Vols stand with their remaining targets? Here's what @247CrystalBall says: (FREE) http://bit.ly/1ZTEjh7 



QuoteTennessee seems to have narrowed its focus to a relatively short list of realistic targets in hopes of filling the final spots in the Vols' 2016 recruiting class.

The Crystal Ball has pointed to Tennessee for months as the slight favorite to land Nigel Warrior, a top-100 prospect (4-star safety) in the 247Sports Composite who's the son of former Vols star defensive back Dale Carter. With Warrior scheduled to return to Tennessee this weekend on his final official visit, the Vols have picked up the past eight predictions for Warrior to emerge as the clear favorite to land him, with Alabama now a distant second.
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Mailbag: What's the best ranking the Vols can hope for?

QuoteFirst, it's completely unfair to judge the Vols based on their overall ranking. They just didn't have enough scholarship offers to dole out in order to nab a high ranking. Still, a top 15 class is fair for fans to expect. The Vols currently sit at No. 20 with 17 commitments. This class should make a jump before National Signing Day.
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Josh and Will ‏@sports180 3h3 hours ago

A look at Tennessee hoops and football recruiting in today's talking points: http://bit.ly/1KS77jo 

QuoteCan Tennessee add three or four more players to its 2016 class?

That appears to be one of the questions coming out of the weekend.

Tennessee is signing a leaner class this year because of the massive groups signed in the 2014 and 2015 classes.

That led to Tennessee turning away several prospects it had interest in. That could also be a favorable indication how the Vols will finish with their top prospects.
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 Ryan Callahan ‏@RyanCallahan247 14h14 hours ago

Three-star Ala. ATH, former #Vols commit @TaDarryl committed to #Samford tonight: (FREE) http://bit.ly/1o0BLC0 



QuoteThree-star athlete TaDarryl Marshall, a former Tennessee commitment from Leeds (Ala.) High School, announced tonight on his Twitter account that he has committed to Samford, a nearby FCS program.

Just to be clear, Marshall had other options — he took official visits to Kentucky, Arizona and South Alabama over the past three weekends — but he ended up deciding to follow in his father's footsteps by playing at Samford instead.
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Wes Rucker ‏@wesrucker247 3m3 minutes ago

Butch Jones on #Vols signing nation's No. 1 JUCO prospect, DE Jonathan Kongbo: "Our defense just got a whole lot better."
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Michael Carvell ‏@Carvell_AJC 12h12 hours ago

Grading the class: How Tennessee fared on National Signing Day http://sec.news/20a9dSw

QuoteVols finished with 21 commitments, and the class ranks among the top 15 in the country. Not bad for a class that had fans concerned because Tennessee lacked the amount of scholarships that the Vols had to offer in the previous couple of recruiting cycles...
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Dustin Dopirak ‏@TennesseeBeat Feb 3

Jones: "The class is pretty much done." Said they might look to add, but I don't see how they can mathematically.
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Coach Butch Jones and his staff have signed a ton of prospects since arriving at Tennessee late in 2012. The phrase they coined way back then — "#BrickByBrick" — was easy to poke fun at, too.

QuoteBut what they've actually done is put together a very balanced roster. Comb through it and you won't find many holes, especially on offense. But if you're looking for an area that needs help, look no further than the secondary where the Vols must replace starting safeties Brian Randolph and LaDarrell McNeil.

For nearly a year, Tyler Byrd was committed to Miami. Then on signing day, the four-star athlete flipped to Tennessee, giving the Vols not just their highest-rated athlete in the class but potentially their next starting cornerback for years to come. And even without that last-minute surprise, Jones' secondary was in good shape with their next highest-rated signee, No. 8-ranked cornerback Marquill Osborne, already enrolled. Before signing day was over, the Vols would further stockpile the secondary by signing a pair of top-10 safeties: Marquez Callaway and Nigel Warrior.
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https://twitter.com/Carvell_AJC/status/738384769621331969

QuoteCorey Henderson has signed with Blinn (Junior) College in Texas after originally penning scholarship papers as part of Tennessee's 2016 recruiting class in February.

A source in the Tennessee football community said not all of the Vols' 2016 signees are expected to enroll in the first term of summer school — some have academic work left to do —
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https://twitter.com/Carvell_AJC/status/746169352085463040

QuoteBlair played in nine games as a junior in 2015, backing up at right tackle for the team. Raulerson played in five games last season.

Both players are expected to transfer to FCS schools, according to Brice, Vol Radio Network sideline reporter.
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Patrick Brown
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So it's not even August and Tennessee's 2017 recruiting class is at 22 commitments. How different might the list look in February?
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https://twitter.com/Carvell_AJC/status/756910469789646848

QuoteMcDaniel's signature now gives Tennessee 23 members for the class of 2016. The only member of the Volunteer class yet to enroll is wide receiver Corey Henderson. The Volunteers finished with the No. 14 class in the country...
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KNOXVILLE — Tennessee football is up to 23 commits in the 2017 class and has even added a 2019 pledge

Recruiting has become an accelerated process, but are the Vols getting too far ahead of themselves with the number of players who have been offered and committed?


QuoteNCAA allows a maximum of 25 players per signing class, and if Tennessee has the sort of season most expect — an appearance in the SEC Championship Game — more prospects will want to sign on with the Big Orange.

Coach Butch Jones has "processed" committed recruits before, which is a nice way of saying not honoring a scholarship offer in its purest sense.

Of course, players walk away from their commitments all of the time, de-committing to choose other schools.

Still, it seems curious the Vols continue to accept 3-star commitments even when they know there are other, better players who have strong interest in the program.

The mentality seems to be that they'll deal with it when the time comes.  ...as recently as last year there were 11 de-commitments.

The numbers will work out for Butch. They always do.
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https://twitter.com/Carvell_AJC/status/758716559971999744

QuoteButch Jones knows the math, and he's aware some Tennessee fans are curious about the relatively high number of commits the Vols have taken at this point of the recruiting season.

"I can assure you we are doing our due diligence," Jones said Thursday morning in an exclusive interview with the Atlanta Journal-Constitution's SEC Country. "A lot of these early commitments are a byproduct of relationships that have been in place for years.

"We have a very strong recruiting process that we go by."

The process has netted 23 verbal commits in the 2017 class with signing day more than six months away.

"It always comes down to the right fit for us, and when we are the right fit and they want to be a part of it, that's what we're looking for," Jones said "We can be very selective. We're in a position now where people understand Tennessee and what we're about."

The attrition is part of the reason Tennessee has only 11 seniors, but it has been in the best interests of the team in most cases, Jones said.

"The players we have believe in the program and they are our ambassadors," Jones said. "They understand what the expectations are, and they are proud of the program expectations. I think that has helped our recruiting."

And, even with 23 commits, Jones said there's a great deal of work to be done in the 2017 class.

Tennessee had 11 decommitments in the 2016 class, and Jones isn't naive enough to think there won't be some attrition in this class, as well.

"I think recruiting attrition is a byproduct of how accelerated the recruiting process has become," Jones said. "So even when a young man commits, recruiting isn't over with — in some senses, it's just beginning."

Jones said other programs continue to recruit prospects, even after they are committed, "and the competition picks up."
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https://twitter.com/JesseReSimonton/status/759414650538717185

QuoteAs of today, UT has 23 verbal commits. But that's the key, they're not-binding right now. Recruiting is fluid and Tennessee's class will look much different on National Signing Day. Things change.

Jones: "I can assure you we are doing our due diligence. A lot of these early commitments are a byproduct of relationships that have been in place for years. I think recruiting attrition is a byproduct of how accelerated the recruiting process has become, so even when a young man commits, recruiting isn't over with — in some senses, it's just beginning."

But seriously, Tennessee certainly has a collection of 3-star commits. Twenty in all — the most in the nation.

Regardless though, Jones believes strongly in his staff's ability to discover and develop talent. Ultimately, stars matter, but keep in mind NSD is still a long ways away.

Volunteers top 2018 quarterback target came off the board Friday, committing to Urban Meyer a week after attending OSU's famous 'Friday Night Lights' camp. Jones, a 4-star prospect and the No. 3 duel-threat quarterback in the 2018 class, was in Knoxville prior to FNL, but the Vols simply couldn't overcome Jones' desire to attend his "dream school." While Tennessee will continue to recruit the Heard County (Ga.) standout, the Vols actually turned their attention toward a pair of different signal callers earlier in the week. UT's standing with Jones was tipped off late Wednesday night when the Vols offered 3-star quarterback Justin Fields from Kennesaw.
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https://twitter.com/Carvell_AJC/status/760646039078572032

QuoteVols released an updated roster at the team's second fall practice and a trio of reserves were nowhere to be found.

The players no longer on the roster are senior receiver Cody Blanc, senior tight end Joe Stocstill and junior receiver Jay Rochell.

Butch Jones has said more than once this fall that he only had 11 seniors on the roster.
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Michael Carvell ‏@Carvell_AJC 23m23 minutes ago

Smoke Signals: Tennessee continues to hand out early offers, targeting nation's top two overall recruits in...

https://www.seccountry.com/tennessee/smoke-signals-tennessee-continues-to-hand-out-early-offers-targeting-nations-no-1-overall-recruit-in-class-of-2019

QuoteWith 23 commits already, Tennessee isn't in any rush to fill its final needs in the Class of 2017.

Since National Signing Day is still more than six months away, many of the Vols top remaining targets — 5-star offensive tackle Trey Smith, 5-star tailback Cam Akers, 4-star safety Deangelo Gibbs and 4-star receiver Jeremiah Holloman — won't pick a college anytime soon anyways.

So instead, Tennessee has turned its attention to the future, dishing out a flurry of 2018 and 2019 offers over the last week.
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Tennessee has 24 commits already, so spots are TIGHT right now.

QuoteVolunteers (currently) don't truly have any room to take a commitment from anyone else.

Could they? Sure, but the likelihood is they'll let the fall evaluation period play out and then see what happens in late November, early December (read: recruiting turnover).

Unlike say Georgia, LSU or Alabama, the Volunteers 2017 class doesn't have a super large group of commits who publicly recruit for Tennessee.

That doesn't mean it's not happening behind the scenes, though.

Safety commit Maleik Gray, a 4-star product from LaVergne, is easily Tennessee headline recruiter. Along with LaVergne teammate and UT commit Princeton Fant, Gray has targeted the likes of Tyson Chandler (now a Tennessee commit), 5-stars Cam Akers, Trey Smith, Lamont Wade and a bunch of others.
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Although numbers are tight: offensive lineman the Volunteers hope to add to their 2017 class.

Quote5-star offensive tackle Trey Smith. The University School (Jackson, Tenn.) product remains Tennessee's most important uncommitted target.

California offensive tackle Aaron Banks, a 6-foot-7, 315-pound 4-star prospect, received a recent offer, as did 3-star Florida offensive tackle Jerry Drake Jr.

Banks, who hails from El Cerrito, holds 30 offers and is a top 200 recruit.

Meanwhile, Drake is a 6-foot-6, 310-pound tackle from Palm Beach Gardens with a slew of SEC offers. He officially visited South Carolina over the weekend.

In addition to Banks and Drake, Tennessee continues to recruit South Carolina commit T.J. Moore, who once considered UT his leader, and LSU commit Saahdiq Charles.
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https://twitter.com/Michael_Carvell/status/788529908913872897

QuoteKNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee is looking to recapture its glory from the 1990s.

Is another change coming to Tennessee's 2017 recruiting class?

Last Thursday, offensive tackle Jordan Tucker decommitted from the Volunteers, reopening his options.

A recent offer suggests additional attrition could be coming, too.

2017 Alabama quarterback Bubba Thompson tweeted the news that he'd received an offer from Tennessee.

6-foot-2, 180-pound prospect visited Knoxville over the weekend for the Tennessee-Alabama game, and the duel-threat talent holds offers from Troy, UCF and Western Kentucky.

Not impressed?

Well, Thompson isn't a known commodity on the football recruiting circuit, as the McGill-Toolen Catholic (Ala.) standout is a fantastic baseball player and is currently committed to Auburn. He's likely to be drafted this summer, too.

Whether Thompson opts to play football at Tennessee is way too early to tell, but the Volunteers' interest is certainly noteworthy since they already have a 2017 quarterback commit.

Connecticut signal-caller Cj [sic] Lewis jumped into Tennessee's 2017 class after a four month odyssey working toward an offer.

This summer, the Volunteers missed on top-targets Hunter Johnson (Clemson commit), Jack Spears (Duke commit) and N'Kosi Perry (Miami commit), turning to Lewis as a development option at the position following several impressive showings at a couple quarterback camps.

But Lewis has struggled during his senior season at Cheshire Academy, even losing his starting spot. 6-foot-4, 200-pound quarterback currently remains committed to UT, but it's clear the Volunteers are exploring other options.

There's only room for quarterback in their Class of 2017, so it's a position to watch closely in the coming weeks.
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https://twitter.com/JesseReSimonton/status/791280472395571200

QuoteTop Tennessee target Trey Smith visited Alabama over the weekend, catching the Crimson Tide's 33-14 win over Texas A&M.

A week earlier, Smith watched the Tide destroy the Volunteers 49-10 inside Neyland Stadium.

Tennessee has long been considered the favorite for the University School standout, but after Saturday's trip, some have wondered if Alabama is suddenly a serious factor in the No. 20 overall prospect's recruitment?

Well, yes. And no.

Crimson Tide have just one offensive line spot remaining in the their 2017 class. While recruiting Smith, Alabama is also chasing Top-50 prospects Jedrick Wills and Isaiah Wilson.

Volunteers have just one offensive lineman currently committed in their 2017 class, and they plan (or hope) to pair Smith with 2018 5-star commit Cade Mays as their two offensive tackles of the future.
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Jimmy Hyams ‏@JimmyHyams 18h18 hours ago

Of 32 UT signed in 2014, 17 remain; 3 graduated (Von Pearson, Owen Williams, Chris Weatherd), 12 transferred, quit or dismissed
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https://twitter.com/JesseReSimonton/status/793454579660812293

QuoteJames Brown got the feeling.

Apparently Tennessee did, too.

On Sunday, the Florida tight end, who converted from quarterback this season, released a recent a highlight tape, quickly earning looks from several blue-blood programs. Florida, Florida State and Auburn all called, but the Volunteers extended a scholarship offer.

Less than 30 minutes after the offer, the 6-foot-4, 218-pound prospect became Tennessee's 26th commit in the Class of 2017.

Hardest working converted QB in Florida High School football
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Every Friday until National Signing Day, I'll do a quick snapshot on Tennessee's class.

QuoteKNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee is looking to recapture its glory from the 1990s.

National Ranking: No. 9 overall, 26 commits

Top recruits: No. 54 overall Maleik Gray (LaVergne), No. 83 overall Ty Chandler (Montgomery Bell Academy), No. 207 overall Will Ignont (Buckhorn, AL).

New commitments: 3-star tight end James Brown (Jones, FL).

Position breakdown: 1 QB, 2 RB, 2 TE, 3 WR, 1 OL, 6 DL, 4 LB, 4 DB, 2 ATH, 1 K

Geographical breakdown: Tennessee (6), Georgia (4), Florida (4), Virginia (3), Louisiana (3), Mississippi (2), South Carolina (1), West Virginia (1), Alabama (1), Connecticut (1)
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Smoke Signals: OL Saahdiq Charles reschedules official visit to Tennessee

4-star Mississippi offensive guard Saahdiq Charles will not be in town this weekend


QuoteCharles, a longtime LSU commit, and 6-foot-5, 314-pound guard emerged as a top target for Tennessee after Jordan Tucker de-committed last month.

The Volunteers have just a single offensive line commit currently, as 3-star prospect Riley Locklear (Spring Valley, W.Va.)

https://twitter.com/saahdiq/status/795429257719717889
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How Tennessee football players ranked as recruits

Tennessee has six five-star players, 30 four-star players, 36 three-star players and four two-star players on its roster




QuoteThree-star QB and Tennessee starter Joshua Dobbs was the No. 20 pro-style quarterback and a three-star prospect

Jalen Hurd was a five-star recruit and the No. 5 running back nationally in the class of 2014.

Butch Jones did say Monday that junior Alvin Kamara — a five-star recruit from the 2015 class — originally was a four-star RB in the same class as the late Altee Tenpenny and Heisman winner Derrick Henry who was supposed to move to defense.

Butch Jones, who was rumored to be at the top of the list during UK's coaching search in 2012, brought immediate recruiting results when he took over the Vols after the 2012 season. His first two full recruiting classes at Tennessee were both ranked No. 5 nationally by Rivals.com. The Vols had the No. 15 class nationally in 2016 and are currently ranked No. 8 for the 2017 class, which already has 27 commitments —
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https://twitter.com/Michael_Carvell/status/796514443790270464

QuoteTennessee currently has 27 commits in its Class of 2017, ranked No. 9 nationally.

It's a heavy haul, especially with close to three months remaining before National Signing Day.

Not everyone currently committed to the Vols will sign on Feb. 1. That's simply a well-known fact at this point.

Still, the base of Tennessee's class is set, so let's take a look at the two most important commits —

Montgomery Bell Academy tailback Ty Chandler

Nashville native is a 4-star prospect and the No. 5 overall tailback in the country.

Most Important Commit — Long-term

New Market Buckhorn (Ala.) linebacker Will Ignont.

The 4-star prospect just committed to Tennessee two weeks ago, immediately boosting a position in desperate need for some oomph.

Ignont is a Top-200 recruit and the nation's No. 6 inside linebacker, per 247Sports.

The 6-foot-2, 230-pound prospect is a thumper and has a chance to be the centerpiece of Tennessee's defense in several years.

The Vols lack of depth at linebacker has shown itself in 2016 — especially at the MIKE position.

Darrin Kirkland will be a junior next season, while promising freshman Daniel Bituli could ultimately end up playing the WILL spot — much like Jalen Reeves-Maybin. None of the other linebackers in the Vols current class project as inside linebackers either.

Ignont wants to play as a freshman, saying, "I just have to come in and compete and I can (earn) a job. It's all on me. I think I'm good enough to play early if I come in and work hard."

But his value is all about the future.
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KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee is looking to recapture its glory from the 1990s.

QuoteIn terms of a "good" surprise for Tennessee, I think the Vols ultimately add an extra playmaker — either another tailback or a receiver not even on the radar right now.

They'd like to sign one more receiver anyways, and they continue to target multiple prospects (JaVonta Peyton, Jeremiah Holloman, Jaylen Harris).

Meanwhile, they already have two tailback commits — 4-star Ty Chandler, who should be an instant impact performer in 2017, and 3-star Trey Coleman — but they're hosting 3-star Sunshine State speedster Darrian Felix on an official visit this weekend. Tennessee also continues to try and get 5-star tailback Cam Akers back on campus for an official visit.

As we get closer and closer to National Signing Day, the Vols seem more and more comfortable with the idea of taking three tailbacks.

And no, I have no idea how the plan to squeeze all theses guys in.

As for a "bad" surprise: After everything is sorted out, I could see a scenario where the Vols will finish 10th or worse in the overall team recruiting rankings.
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Vols currently have 26 pledges in their 2017 class — tied for the most nationally 

3 most-underrated commits in Tennessee's class maybe anyone's




Quote3-star S Theo Jackson
6-foot-2, 180-pound raw Nashville Overton standout is a 3-star prospect and our nation's No. 37 safety...

3-star CB Cheyenne Labruzza
6-foot, 185-pound cornerback from Albany (La.) is a 3-star prospect and the country's No. 32 corner — underwent season-ending meniscus surgery on Oct. 20.

3-star WR Jordan Murphy
6-foot-1, 168-pound receiver continues to stuff the stat sheet with eye-popping numbers for Hattiesburg High...

The numbers will work out for Butch. They always do.
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https://twitter.com/JesseReSimonton/status/800722311590645760

QuoteTennessee is looking to recapture its glory from the 1990s.

Can Tennessee take advantage of missing SEC championship by hosting pair of 5-stars?

While a trip to Atlanta would've been a boost for recruiting, especially for 2018, the fact the Volunteers won't be going anywhere on Dec. 3 actually could be used as an advantage for the 2017 class.

Really.

Sure, it's a total short-term gain, but still.

As I mentioned in a chat last week, Tennessee was running out of weekends to host 5-star offensive tackle Trey Smith — the Vols' highest-priority target.

Tennessee can host Smith for a full weekend just days before he makes his decision. The Vols remain in the driver's seat for the 5-star, and Saturday's developments ironically could help them seal the deal.

Furthermore, Tennessee possibly could host 5-star Cam Akers on Dec. 3, too.

The dynamic tailback from Mississippi is tough to get a read on, but he's expressed interest in taking an official visit to Tennessee and preferably would make the trip the same weekend as Smith.

Both players canceled official visits this weekend — Akers to Michigan and Smith to Notre Dame — with Akers making an unofficial trip to LSU.
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Jesse Re: Simonton: Tennessee hasn't had a player drafted in the NFL in two years, but that drought will end this spring.

That means the Volunteers must restock the cupboard if they want to compete for a division title down the road.

Currently, Tennessee has 27 commits — the most nationally — in the Class o' '17.


QuoteTennessee will graduate 10 seniors, most notably quarterback Josh Dobbs, linebacker Jalen Reeves-Maybin, cornerback Cam Sutton, center Dylan Wiesman and defensive end Corey Vereen.

Meanwhile, All-American defensive end Derek Barnett is almost assuredly going to the NFL, as is tailback Alvin Kamara. Other players to possibly test the waters include wideout Josh Malone and cornerback Justin Martin.

Jalen Hurd's abrupt departure also comes into play...

Vols have ...

• 2 running back commits — Ty Chandler, Trey Coleman

• 7 defensive line commits — Eric Crosby, Breyon Gaddy, Brandon Gaddy, Marquez Bembry, Kivon Bennett, Tre Lawson, LaTrell Bumphus

• 6 defensive back commits — Maleik Gray, Theo Jackson, Cheyenne Labruzza, Terrell Bailey, Shawn Shamburger, CJ Cotman

• 2 offensive tackle commits — Riley Locklear, K'Rojhn Calbert

The scuttle: Tennessee would like to sign a third tailback, preferably 5-star talent Cam Akers or 3-star speedster Darrian Felix [in that order]. If the Vols are unable to land another impact player on offense, Cotman, an electric playmaker from Clearwater Central Catholic (Fla.), could start his career on offense —

Tennessee is positioned to land 5-star offensive tackle Trey Smith, immediately boosting a key need. The in-state product will announce his decision on Dec. 6. The Vols could take an extra offensive lineman (TJ Moore? JUCO guy?), too.

Tennessee's current crop doesn't have a prospect who projects to slide in and start on Day 1.
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Tennessee is looking to recapture its glory from the 1990s

Tennessee has 27 commits — the most nationally — in the Class o' '17


QuoteDo you think Tennessee's success in the passing game over the last three weeks, will help land a top talent at receiver or a quarterback, in closing out the 2017 class?

First, numbers. Tennessee simply doesn't have that many spots left, especially when considering bigger needs like offensive tackle (Trey Smith??), defensive end (Matthew Butler??) and quarterback. Remember, the Vols already have three receiver commits (Princeton Fant, Jacquez Jones and Jordan Murphy) just one season after five wideouts.

Secondly, Tennessee isn't really "in on" any highly-ranked receivers except Jeremiah Holloman and Jaylen Harris. The Tee Higgins ship has sailed, and Vols seem to be trailing Georgia and Miami for Holloman. Meanwhile, some wonder if Harris actually projects as a hybrid tight end after a couple years in a college strength and conditioning program.

Could a new name emerge — like Byrd late last year? Possibly.

But for now, Hillsboro wideout JaVonta Payton seems to be the most-likely addition in the 2017 class.


We lost our quarterback commit. So is this Bubba guy going to be a Vol?

A guy named Bubba should always be a Vol, right?

Well, we'll see.

After Connecticut quarterback CJ Lewis decommitted from Tennessee on Tuesday night, the Volunteers officially hit the market for a new signal caller — even though they've been not-so-quietly searching for alternative options for the last month.

Mobile (Ala.) quarterback Bubba Thompson has been a target for weeks, and Tennessee's chances to land the duel-sport, duel-threat talent appear to have greatly improved following Wednesday's interesting news.

A longtime Auburn baseball commit, Thompson told AL.com that he decommitted from the Tigers in hopes to play both football and baseball in college.

Vols can't afford to be left out in the cold, so that's why they continue to kick the tires on guys like Jay Urich, a South Carolina commit, and Hendon Hooker, a Virginia Tech commit.
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Michael Carvell ‏@Michael_Carvell 3m3 minutes ago

Smoke Signals: Tennessee coaches hit the road recruiting, visiting commits, top DL targets

Tennessee is looking to recapture its glory from the 1990s.

Tennessee's regular season ended in stunning fashion Saturday night in Nashville, as Vanderbilt shellshocked the Vols with a spirited second-half comeback to win, 45-34.

There's little time to dwell on the defeat, though, as the contact period started Sunday and Tennessee's coaches must hit the recruiting trail running.


Quoten Monday, linebacker coach Tommy Thigpen will meet with 4-star Alabama linebacker commit Will Ignont. The Buckhorn product committed to the Vols on Oct. 26 and returned to Knoxville for several games at the end of season.

According to 247Sports' Luke Stampini, Thigpen will also see 4-star defensive end LaBryan Ray, one of the Vols' most-coveted targets left on their board.

Meanwhile, running backs coach Robert Gillespie will make an in-home visit with Vols tailback commit Trey Coleman on Tuesday.

The 3-star Louisiana prospect tripped to Tennessee twice this season for games — Alabama and Kentucky — and recently led his West Monroe team to the Final 4 with 150-plus yards rushing in a playoff win.

Also on Tuesday, several Vols coaches will meet with 4-star defensive tackle commit Eric Crosby. The 6-foot-1, 290-pound prospect from Ocean Lakes (Va.) attended multiple Tennessee games this season.

In the middle of the week, receivers assistant Zach Azzanni will check in on 3-star Clearwater (Fla.) wideout commit Jacquez Jones, while Scott will also be in the Sunshine State visiting with recent tight end commit James Brown.

Meanwhile, secondary coach Willie Martinez will be in-home with Louisiana cornerback commit Cheyenne Labruzza, who is recovering from a torn meniscus that shortened an excellent senior season. Martinez is also expected to stop by to see 3-star cornerback commit Terrell Bailey of John Ehret (La.)

On Thursday, offensive line coach Don Mahoney will check in on West Virginia offensive tackle commit Riley Locklear, who will officially visit Tennessee on Dec. 9-10 before enrolling early in January.

Thigpen will meet with 3-star in-state safety commit Theo Jackson sometime this week and will also see linebacker commit Solon Page III in action in Kell (Ga.) High's playoff game Friday.

Finally, uncommitted defensive ends Matthew Butler, who recorded 4 sacks to help Garner (N.C.) advance to round 3 of the playoffs on Friday, and Deandre Johnson, a Mississippi State commit who took an OV to Tennessee for the Kentucky game, will have Tennessee coaches at their playoff games this weekend.
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https://twitter.com/Michael_Carvell/status/804379532828479488

QuoteTennessee is looking to recapture its glory from the 1990s.

What's the deal with all off the decommits? No bs coach speak, cliche answers please.

Tuesday's timing of the decommitments — three in manner of 30 minutes — was odd, especially after a bad loss at Vanderbilt to end the regular season just days earlier.

But none of the decisions were unexpected.

According to sources, defensive line twins Breyon and Brandon Gaddy did have some academic concerns and could be forced to go the junior college route...

As for electric Florida playmaker CJ Cotman, Tennessee coaches weren't sure if the 5-foot-11, 180-pound athlete was a fit at cornerback.

Panicking? See a lot of offers today?

Nope. Totally usual.

Tennessee extended a pair of offers to 2018 quarterbacks Justin Rodgers and Colson Yankoff...

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https://twitter.com/Michael_Carvell/status/804484840242499584

Quote"My coach called me in and basically told me that they had snapped my offer away," CJ Cotman said. "They wanted somebody with experience, so they wanted to go get some junior college players....

    When I got the information, I felt a little bit down, but at the same time I still have to look forward and look at the best place for me."

5-foot-11, 180-pound Cotman is ranked as the No. 278 player in the country...
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https://twitter.com/Michael_Carvell/status/805895669345087488

QuoteWith the heat under his seat warming considerably since losing at Vanderbilt to end the regular season, Tennessee coach Butch Jones called a week's worth of recruiting "therapeutic" on Monday.

Tennessee's 2017 class currently ranks No. 13 nationally with 23 commits. The Vols have remaining needs along the offensive and defensive lines, as well as quarterback and defensive back.

Jones expressed a desire to add "competitive depth," calling the upcoming recruiting class "paramount" to Tennessee future success.

"We're recruiting at a high level right now," he said.

"This next is going to be critical because then we enter a NCAA dead period where we're not able to leave campus. So this week is absolutely critical that we get in as many high schools and homes as we possibly can."
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Well, Tennessee just got the commitment of Trey Smith, the #1 OL in the country (and #1 overall player, per espn).  I'm sure Butch can make the numbers work to make room for him (i.e., Johnny Three-Star may need to look elsewhere for a place to go next fall).

I doubt it was a factor at all that Butch gave his sister a job as his executive assistant in the athletic department...
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Quote from: Jackrabbit Hog on December 06, 2016, 03:56:02 pm
Well, Tennessee just got the commitment of Trey Smith, the #1 OL in the country (and #1 overall player, per espn).  I'm sure Butch can make the numbers work to make room for him (i.e., Johnny Three-Star may need to look elsewhere for a place to go next fall).

I doubt it was a factor at all that Butch gave his sister a job as his executive assistant in the athletic department...

Pure coincidence.