'14 TN DB Rashaan Gaulden (UT Signee 2/5/14)

[Biopsyman]

Our secondary just went from suck to above average with all the newcomers arriving today.

Would like to see a race between incoming vs older players in the 100.. Excluding Sutton

 

[Tennessee Golfer]

Our secondary just went from suck to above average with all the newcomers arriving today.

And it was a slow suck

 

[BaldBiker]

And it was a slow suck

Without benefit of a reach ar........ Nevermind. Not even gonna go there.

 

[Bruce Wayne]

And it was a slow suck

Twss?

 

[005]

Prediction: Will be elite.

Kid will play on Sundays. Household name soon.

 

[Ethan Hooper]

I know it has been discussed, but offseasons are boring. Where will Rashaan start out at? I love his versatility.

 

[TriCitiesVol]

I know it has been discussed, but offseasons are boring. Where will Rashaan start out at? I love his versatility.

I think he'll be a killer on STs early on like JRM was last year. Ultimately, I think Kelly takes over at the other safety spot beside Randolph. I think Gaulden is just too damn good to keep off the field. He'll be pushing Coleman at NB and will probably split reps with him there.

Freshman season though, Gaulden's biggest contribution will be on STs.

 

[Ethan Hooper]

Do you think he stays at nickel in the long run? I think Payne is the future there.

 

[TriCitiesVol]

Do you think he stays at nickel in the long run? I think Payne is the future there.

In the long run? No... He'll eventually move to safety full time. I think Cam and Evan will be our CBs for the next couple of seasons

 

[DC Vol]

In the long run? No... He'll eventually move to safety full time. I think Cam and Evan will be our CBs for the next couple of seasons

Don't sleep on Moseley at CB either.

In my wildly unprofessional opinion, I think Randolph slides to SS, Kelly takes FS.

Cortez and Gaulden duke it out for SS.

 

[Ethan Hooper]

Our secondary is looking so much better than it was at this time last year. Do see any of our freshman DB's redshirting?

 

[csprig9]

I thought gaulden could also play CB.......right????

 

[Ethan Hooper]

I thought gaulden could also play CB.......right????

I think he could excel at any spot in the secondary. It will be interesting to see where he ends up since we signed quality players at every secondary position last year.

 

[TriCitiesVol]

Our secondary is looking so much better than it was at this time last year. Do see any of our freshman DB's redshirting?

I'm honestly not sure. I don't want to throw names at the wall and hope it sticks. They are all talented and could all be used in some capacity.

 

[csprig9]

I think he could excel at any spot in the secondary. It will be interesting to see where he ends up since we signed quality players at every secondary position last year.

Thats where im guessing he starts out, bc of his size and cbj wanting bigger corners, also i think the fact UT got 2 very good safetys helps put RG at corner a better possibly, where we need help.....IMO of course......

 

[Ethan Hooper]

I'm honestly not sure. I don't want to throw names at the wall and hope it sticks. They are all talented and could all be used in some capacity.

I agree. It wouldn't surprise me to see one or maybe two take a redshirt since we signed six DB's, but I also wouldn't be surprised if they all found some way to get on the field.

 

[GBOVOLS]

Hopefully between Gaulden and TKjr they can push McNeil to get better. Having these guys here to compete will be the best thing for McNeil and our secondary.

 

[OGbabyaviVol]

Hopefully between Gaulden and TKjr they can push McNeil to get better. Having these guys here to compete will be the best thing for McNeil and our secondary.

They will either push him to compete and get better, or pass him by on the depth chart and he will end up transferring elsewhere. The last scenario frees up another spot for the 2015 class.

 

[matts42012]

Nickel starter Day 1 IMO.

 

[Phat-Phil]

And it was a slow suck

Hmm...

 

[Blake25p]

Our secondary is looking so much better than it was at this time last year. Do see any of our freshman DB's redshirting?

I don't, whoever doesn't play on D will play on ST's. We need more athletes there. IMO

 

[DeekT]

Do you think he stays at nickel in the long run? I think Payne is the future there.

After watching the O&W game, Payne is too small to play CB. Nickel is where he will shine.

 

[VolsDoc81TX]

Pretty excited about watching these guys all develop as players over the next few years.

@Vol_Photos: #orangeswarm getting bigger and faster @GmoneyIndy_Uno

Subtitle: "After I hit the first ou RB, I will jog over to coach stoops, smile this smile and politely inform him that they are gonna need more RBs..."

 

[sjt18]

Nickel starter Day 1 IMO.

Far more likely to beat out McNeil than Coleman but several of the Fr will get significant PT... not out of necessity IMO but because they're that talented. The coaches will have an opportunity to feed them a little at a time by preparing them for and playing them for situational packages.

Swafford will likely continue to be more of a factor than many want to believe. What he lacks in physical ability, he seems to make up for with football intelligence and effort.

 

[SDV]

Got 5 tackles while taking that picture

That's hilarious