'15 NC DT Shy Tuttle (UT commit 9/26/14)

[cncchris33]

Maggitt is an elite DE talent. He needs to stay healthy. He sheds blocks well and can flat out get after the passer. Plus you can drop him back in coverage some if he's in the 3-4 as an OLB. He's got a lot of versatility and strengths to his game.

I like CM much more at pass rushing OLB (think Justin Houston) than DE at the pro level.

 

[Memphisvol87]

What???? If Maggitt can prove he can stay healthy he is. Barnett is a 3 year guy too. What are you watching.....

I'm not knocking the guys. I really enjoy watching both play. Maggie hasn't proved he can stay healthy which is the truth. Hes still a future nfl player which is saying a lot. Barnett had an incredible year but in my opinion he has plenty of room to improve which is obviously what every freshman has. But future first rounder, time will tell.

 

[flowd82]

Tuttle didn't record a statistic in Friday's game, but impressed with two very good days of practice on Monday and Wednesday. The biggest knock on Tuttle is that he's not always engaged, but there's no doubt that when he's on and active, he has the tools to be special. The Tennessee commit plays with good leverage and when he's fired up he's excellent at getting pressure up the middle and disrupting the offense, both in running and passing situations.

-Rivals.

 

[Dust10]

I'd venture to guess 100,000 fans in Neyland will be enough to make him engaged.

 

[MockingVol]

Getting in early is going to be very important for this guy. It's surprising how much you can transform your body in just 7 months time.

 

[engineerVOL]

When Tut and McKenzie get in SEC shape... hmy:

 

[Biopsyman]

Getting in early is going to be very important for this guy. It's surprising how much you can transform your body in just 7 months time.

310 and lighting quick is the goal

 

[MockingVol]

310 and lighting quick is the goal

I haven't seen any reason to agree with this in the film of his I watched, but the review of him this past week makes it sound like he has a little ways to go mentally as well. I think being in the college environment with this team will make him more "hungry" as well.

 

[TriedAndTrueVOL]

I haven't seen any reason to agree with this in the film of his I watched, but the review of him this past week makes it sound like he has a little ways to go mentally as well. I think being in the college environment with this team will make him more "hungry" as well.

Agreed.

 

[jjay2518]

I haven't seen any reason to agree with this in the film of his I watched, but the review of him this past week makes it sound like he has a little ways to go mentally as well. I think being in the college environment with this team will make him more "hungry" as well.

Agreed, I think this is a guy that might need all the competition for snaps we're going to have. It sounds like he might have the tendency to get complacent if he's THE guy. Between all the talent on the DL and how good Coach Strip seems to be, I don't think Tuttle will have a problem finding motivation.

 

[LittleVolDaddy]

Will be wearing #2 for the Vols

 

[OddFuture]

Will be wearing #2 for the Vols

Like single digits on linemen

 

[vosams]

-Rivals.

Interesting, I doubt he'll get bumped back to a 5*. He is going to good regardless. I can see him getting the nod over Mckenzie since he will be early enroliling.

 

[1orangews6]

Glad these young men are EEs and can get a head start on playing next season. I think our defense is going to be stout.

 

[The Breakerboy]

He's been dominating HS for years so his intensity level probably dropped a notch since he's committed and an EE. He had nothing to prove to himself.

 

[1orangews6]

He's been dominating HS for years so his intensity level probably dropped a notch since he's committed and an EE. He had nothing to prove to himself.

I certainly hope so. Tulle and KMAC are going to be counted on to make our DL an OL wrecking ball.

 

[Vol Revolver]

-Rivals.

Might drop a little in the rankings but that's absolutely meaningless.

I hope one the freshmen DLs have a strong showing next year. It might help with the 2016 DLs we are after.

 

[RockyTop411]

Dropped from 98 to a 97 on 247.

 

[eazyTD]

Dropped from 98 to a 97 on 247.

Lol now he's a 4*. 247 couldn't handle Tennessee having 3 5* defensive linemen in the same class.

 

[RockVol]

defensive line coach steve stripling on four-star defensive tackle shy tuttle: "shy is very competitive and plays with a big man mentality. His size and use of hands make him a force on the inside. We are excited to have him join our program."

- 247

 

[Nationdom]

- 247

Steve is the best D line coach in the business.

 

[Aesius]

Lol now he's a 4*. 247 couldn't handle Tennessee having 3 5* defensive linemen in the same class.

Yep. We have the best DL class in the country, but 247 couldn't let it be by that big of a margin. Probably the same reason that their analysis of McKenzie screams "best player in the country" but they crown Trent Thompson instead.

 

[1orangews6]

Yep. We have the best DL class in the country, but 247 couldn't let it be by that big of a margin. Probably the same reason that their analysis of McKenzie screams "best player in the country" but they crown Trent Thompson instead.

Well a year or two from now it won't matter when our DL is wreaking havoc on OLs. The talent is there and Strip will coach them up.

 

[Vols4us]

CSS is among the best. He doesn't speak with a lot of hype. You will see what he accomplishes on the field without all the talk. It will be awesome.

 

[volinexile17]

I like CM much more at pass rushing OLB (think Justin Houston) than DE at the pro level.

I agree. He seems like the kind of player who Baltimore or Pittsburgh pick up every couple years.