With the Early Signing Period beginning next week, Tennessee has a very strong class of 2019 recruiting class. However, especially with the large need for both talent and depth across the roster, the Vols still need to add more pieces. Below we take a look at how things could shake […]
Recruiting
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Strikes and Gutters, Ups and Downs: Taking the Temperature of the Board
With one more week of coaches visits across the country, Tennessee’s recruiting board for the class of 2019 looks as jumbled as ever. The staff has been solidifying current commitments while at the same time trying to complete the class, and below we take a look at how things look […]
Recruiting News and Notes for the Week Ended 11/30
The first week of the offseason and contact period was an eventful one across the country and especially for the Vols. Below we take a look at a few of the emerging storylines and what to look for going forward. Vols Strike Big with 2020 QB Commitment The big news […]
Why Harrison Bailey Could Finally Be the Key For Tennessee
It’s ridiculous to anoint a high school junior as the savior of a long-dormant program. But, for Tennessee fans needing a future on which to cling with no present to speak of, Thursday’s commitment from Marietta (Ga.) High School 4-star quarterback Harrison Bailey meant more than just an announcement from […]
Jackson Lowe a potential 2-for-1 signee (and other Monday recruiting notes)
With Tennessee losing four of their top Defensive Linemen from a unit that struggled with depth and, frankly, talent, adding a large group of talented DL in the class of 2019 is an absolute necessity. And although Tennessee has six commitments from a high-quality group of Defensive Linemen/Pass-Rushers, there is […]
Dash to December – A Preview
Well, the 2018 season is over after a disappointing final two weeks. Every Vol fan has known that the talent deficit was real, but in the last two games against Missouri and Vanderbilt – not exactly two powerhouses and frankly programs Tennessee should be better than just about every season […]
One Month from Early Signing Period, Defensive Board Has Elite Prospects at Each Position
Coming out of the Missouri game, Tennessee is 5-5 and has a win or go home matchup against fellow .500 squad Vanderbilt in Neyland West, aka Memorial Stadium in Nashville. Coach Jeremy Pruitt currently has the #2 recruiting class in the SEC East and 15th nationally, with needs addressed across […]
Tennessee Recruiting: Vols Continue Rekindling Old Flames With Jordan Davis Commitment
The biggest recruiting trend so far in the Jeremy Pruitt era at Tennessee is the Vols getting bigger and stronger across the board at every position. If there’s another trend that is continuing on Rocky Top, it’s some old names popping up and popping for the Vols. It happened when […]
With Recruiting Homestretch Beginning, Vols Have Momentum On, Off the Field
Coming into the Kentucky game, a Tennessee program that was 4-5 in Coach Jeremy Pruitt’s inaugural season had the #2 recruiting class in the SEC East and 15th nationally, with ample room to move up and needs addressed at multiple positions. At the same time, national pundits were talking about […]
Tennessee Shores Up Offensive Line of the Future With Melvin McBride Commitment
With spots filling up quickly and some big-name targets remaining on the board, Tennessee can afford to be selective with the last few players it takes in this year’s recruiting class. That alone should tell you what the coaching staff thinks of Melvin McBride, a 6’4″, 315-pound projected offensive guard […]