Tennessee added its 21st commitment to the class of 2018 on Thursday night when Paxton Brooks from West Columbia, South Carolina committed to the Vols.
“I’m proud to say that I have received a full scholarship to the University of Tennessee and have decided that I’m 100% committed!,” he tweeted.
- forum discussion: ’18 SC P Paxton Brooks – Vol commit 8/17/2017
Brooks is the No. 2 rated punter in America, according to Kohl’s Kicking Camps, which rates him as a 5-star punter and a 4.5-star kicker. He’s slated to play in the 2018 Under Armour All-America Game.
I'm proud to say that I have received a full scholarship to the University of Tennessee and have decided that I'm 100% committed! #GoVols pic.twitter.com/HoSfE2ArLl
— Paxton Brooks (@paxbrooks) August 18, 2017
Brooks looks to replace redshirt senior Trevor Daniel who, apart from freshman Joe Doyle, is the only punter on the Vols roster.
From his Kohl’s profile:
Brooks recently attended the 2017 National Scholarship Camp. He repeatedly hit 50-60 yard blasts and he built upon his dominant performance at the Southern Showcase Camp in May. Brooks again was a dominant punter and performer. His long frame makes him an attractive prospect as a D1 punter. Brooks’ FG’s and KO’s show flashes of big potential as well. His strength is in his punting. Brooks earned the 2nd spot to the Under Armour All-American Game by winning the punt off against the top players at this national event. He has all the tools to become a great college P/KO specialist!
Did you happen to notice the part about how he repeatedly hit 50-60 yard blasts?
Paxton Brooks video
The Tennessee #Vols pick up a commitment from the #KohlsKicking No.2 ranked punter in America, Paxton Brooks.
EVAL: https://t.co/diKrhwiba2 pic.twitter.com/pFqhZR8ZXx
— Kohl’s Kicking Camps (@KohlsKicking) August 18, 2017
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