'14 FL LB Dillon Bates (UT Signee 2/5/14)

[GatorDeputy]

Here is the local story.

Ponte Vedra's Dillon Bates adds All-American recognition to packed resume | StAugustine.com

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[jave36]

-Fortenberry

Has it ever been 30 degrees in San Antonio?

 

[ajvol01]

Has it ever been 30 degrees in San Antonio?

Frequently. Celsius though

 

[Ron Swanson]

Bates had several tackles in Ponte Vedra's 28-17 loss to St. Augistine. Next up is Bartram Trail.

-VQ

 

[StoVol]

Gaulden several or normal several?

 

[wU-Tang Vol]

A linebacker with good size who can be used in different ways. He is an excellent blitzer, but he is also strong against the run. He plays within himself, holding his position, and he has great recognition. He is very smart, he plays with energy, and he is versatile. He has very good instincts, he knows the game better than many at this level, and he is very reliable. He is not at his best playing in space, but he is solid. He is a strong tackler, he scrapes well, and he could end up being best at inside linebacker down the road. He could be trained across the board when he gets to UT because he has the ability to play inside or outside linebacker in college.

Scout.com: Inside Look: Dillon Bates

 

[therickbol]

"not at his best playing in space"

Is that not the opposite of most scouting reports on him. All summer they raved about his coverage skills.

 

[white65]

"not at his best playing in space"

Is that not the opposite of most scouting reports on him. All summer they raved about his coverage skills.

That's what I was thinking. Rivals said he was the best cover LB in this class. I would be more worried about his size in run stopping.

His profile says 6'3 220 and he looks like he's in great shape. If he puts on 20 pounds and keeps his speed the sky is the limit.

Does anyone know what his current weight is? And maybe his Bench and squat numbers?

 

[Dust10]

"not at his best playing in space"

Is that not the opposite of most scouting reports on him. All summer they raved about his coverage skills.

When I watched him at The Opening, he was eating up everything thrown his way. Not worried in the slightest about coverage skills.

 

[jjay2518]

"not at his best playing in space"

Is that not the opposite of most scouting reports on him. All summer they raved about his coverage skills.

It's the LB equivalent of all white WRs being good "possession" guys.

 

[fearsvols]

anyone have the picture of Bill in the locker room as a recruit?

 

[Glitch]

anyone have the picture of Bill in the locker room as a recruit?

Paging Sab...

 

[Mullins2010]

Nice

 

[TriCitiesVol]

Who is that beside Malone?

Edit: Nevermind, it's Hendrix.

 

[DeusExMachina]

My goodness, he looks like his Dad.

 

[Scotty's Flat Top]

Who is that beside Malone?

Edit: Nevermind, it's Hendrix.

Hendrix is all VOL, man.

 

[TriCitiesVol]

Hendrix is all VOL, man.

I hope so. Vereen on one side and Hendrix on the other... Yes please.

 

[Scotty's Flat Top]

Man I love Vereen.

 

[BarrythesnoUT]

Man everyone loves Vereen.

Fiffy

 

[nicksjuzunk]

That explains why it took so long to finally see Brewer on Saturday...

Bates done run off with his jersey

 

[Tennessee Golfer]

Nice

This picture says it all about the future of our program.

 

[LynxVol]

bates, the son of former tennessee standout bill bates, posted on his twitter account sunday after leaving campus that it was, “hands down, the best recruiting trip i have ever been on.”

- 247

 

[volssam]

My goodness, he looks like his Dad.

How old is the youngest?

 

[Dust10]

How old is the youngest?

I see a new thread coming...

 

[ajvol01]

I see a new thread coming...

Thought Dillon is the youngest