With the 2018 season kicking off in just two weeks, it is apparent that new Coach Jeremy Pruitt has made great strides in attempting to rebuild his roster. He’s done it via numerous avenues: 1) Blue-chip instant impact JUCO prospects like TE Dominick Wood-Anderson and DL Emmitt Gooden; 2) Grad […]
Recruiting
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Tennessee Recruiting: What Does Jaylen McCollough’s Commitment Mean to the Vols?
Right now, Tennessee may not be beating Alabama and Georgia on the field or when it comes to comparing commitments. But star units aren’t necessarily made on the recruiting trail; they’re made in development. Jeremy Pruitt is recruiting the type of players he wants to run his scheme, and he […]
Vols pick up commitment from 4-star safety Jaylen McCollough
Tennessee moves to No. 11 nationally with today’s commitment from 4-star safety Jaylen McCollough.
Vols Continue Recruiting Roll With Pledge From JUCO DT Savion Williams
On the heels of landing two blue-chip defensive backs, Tennessee coach Jeremy Pruitt filled another major need with a major pickup on Tuesday. Top-ranked JUCO defensive tackle Savion Williams committed to the Vols two days after leaving Knoxville after the weekend recruiting cookout. This isn’t a 4 year decision.:..this is […]
Another Day, Another Big-Time Pickup for Tennessee’s Secondary
The #Vols have landed 4⭐ CB Tyus Fields! Welcome! 🍊🍊 pic.twitter.com/3QVKuWsEru — Vol Sports Network #VSPN (@vspntweets) July 28, 2018 All of a sudden, Tennessee is the happening place to be for cornerbacks. After failing to close last year’s or start this year’s class with a quality defensive […]
Warren Burrell Finally Gives Pruitt His Elite Cornerback Commitment
BREAKING: 4-Star DB Warren Burrell has committed to the #Tennessee #Vols. Burrell said, “I am done with recruiting. I am going to be at Tennessee. That is my next home.” Full interview here: https://t.co/Cl8qCxawtJ pic.twitter.com/YCoo2HgC4L — Chad Simmons (@ChadSimmons_) July 27, 2018 To say new Tennessee coach Jeremy Pruitt […]
What Roman Harrison’s Commitment Means to the Vols
Over the past decade, new Tennessee head football coach Jeremy Pruitt has developed a reputation for building some of the best collegiate defenses the sport has ever seen. So, you go into his tenure with the Vols trusting that UT is going to be much-improved on that side of the […]
Tennessee Recruiting: Future of the Nose Tackle Position Takes Shape With Simmons Pledge
We may not want to be too patient throughout the 2018 football season, but help is on the way for the Tennessee Volunteers as new coach Jeremy Pruitt continues to outfit the present and future roster with size and physicality to compete in the SEC. On the same day the […]
New Vols commit Akporoghene’s highlight video is full of LOLs
With apologies to the poor guys lined up opposite him, you’ll want to watch the highlight video of new Vols commit Chris Akporoghene.
Tennessee Recruiting: Vols Get Big Puzzle Piece With Commitment from QB Brian Maurer
In a cycle where there aren’t a ton of highly rated quarterbacks, the Tennessee Volunteers and their first-year coaching staff wanted to see several work out before slinging offers. Last week, 3-star signal-caller Brian Maurer of Ocala, Florida, traveled to Knoxville to throw for the staff. Both sides liked what […]