'15 TN DE Dylan Jackson (former UT commit)

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doubleh said:
I believe Jason Witten was recruited as a DE. Coaches moved him to TE because they thought he had more potential there. Jason was pissed but look at him now!!
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True...and even if they like him at OT, that's actually a very flattering proposition. If they didn't think he could make an impact....not just depth...but actually excel at OT, then I doubt they would even bring it up. If one follows the NFL draft, Great OT's get drafted higher and more frequently than any other position, except for QB, and even then, on average, more OT's are taken in the Top5 than QB's.

It's a critical position and requires someone with Dylan's frame and athleticism. I think he could be a great DE here, too, but IMHO, I think the staff wants speed at that position. Guys who have the speed to chase down mobile QB's who break containment.
 
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If Butch isn't upset and likes the Phillips kid better then Idk why everybody else is so worried about it...its recruiting...butch makes the decisions, his job depends on it.
 
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csprig9 said:
If Butch isn't upset and likes the Phillips kid better then Idk why everybody else is so worried about it...its recruiting...butch makes the decisions, his job depends on it.
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Because there are a few who have it all figured out way better than the coaches.
 
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Can I see the quote where VQ said that about the staff stopping recruitment of Reid and Jackson? The only thing I have seen about the was they were still looking, not that the staff had stopped recruiting.
 
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VolsnCards5 said:
Can I see the quote where VQ said that about the staff stopping recruitment of Reid and Jackson? The only thing I have seen about the was they were still looking, not that the staff had stopped recruiting.
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Pretty sure it doesn't exist. I've scanned everywhere and cant find it.

They have dropped a few hints but I haven't seen anything close to saying that.
 
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Ericvol2096 said:
Pretty sure it doesn't exist. I've scanned everywhere and cant find it.

They have dropped a few hints but I haven't seen anything close to saying that.
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Yeah its going to require you read between the lines but you can do it. I believe in you.
 
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I would say that CBJ is still recruiting Jackson as a DE, but at least he was up front with the kid about a possibility of a switch at some point.
 
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There is no way anyone here could be disappointed with a DE haul of Phillips, Butcher, Taylor and Ford if that's how it works out...not to mention Derek Barnett is just a freshman. If Jackson wasn't from east Tennessee nobody would care about his decommit. Given the choice between the two, I think that Chavis would rather have Phillips as well.
 
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LebanonVolunteer said:
Reasonable decision IMO. With him taking visits and reasonable replacements available, the staff filling that spot makes sense.

I think it came down to Dylan was just not interested in moving to the OL. Just the chance of that being a possibility had him looking elsewhere. I can't say that I blame him. He will be a very good DE in college. Best of luck to the kid.
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But this is the stuff you said doesn't happen
 
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LebanonVolunteer said:
Why am I not saying that? Because there has been zero mention of it. If Dylan thought that was the plan at LSU, he would not be considering them. Do I think he asked that coaching staff a direct question about him playing at DE if he chose LSU? Of course. With UT at least considering moving him to OL, I have no doubt the kid is being very up front with other schools about his wanting to stay on defense. I suppose a school could lie, but I'd guess Dylan and his family are asking direct questions to make sure staffs are on the up and up. Seems they like what LSU has to say. Chavis being his recruiter looks to have his trust he'll play on defense.
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But you say things that have that have no merit and have had "zero mentions of it" all the time. Only to defend it with "IMO JMO", and say people can't attack you because of your opinion. Followed by you attacking others and making accusations for them having an opinion.
 
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LebanonVolunteer said:
Everything I say on here is an opinion. Much the same way 99% of everything on here that comes from anyone is an opinion. Noone has to like or agree with my opinions. I'll still make them as it is a message board and is open for discussion. Reading LSU boards, reading what's said on LSU sites about recruiting and comparing it to what I have seen on UT boards/sites about Dylan's recruitment points to LSU liking him on defense. If the "possibility" LSU "may" lie to him and take him planning to move him helps you deal with it, cool. I guess I just don't need to fabricate something to make sense of it all.

If I'm a coach and a recruit says, "I am not interested in playing on the OL", I am NOT going to try and sign him knowing OL is the only place I see him playing. Being a coach at a place like LSU I would think would allow me to be a bit more selective and I'd probably find an OL kid who fits better. JMO
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You're always deep in the contradictions but this is gold. You are the king of needing to "fabricate something" to make it all make sense.

*Cue the "stalker" comments him instead of just admitting it*
 
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InVOLuntary said:
The problem with your statement is that it is contradictory. You say it's your opinion then you turn around and say people that disagree with your statement are "fabricating" in order to "deal" with it. This suggest you are dealing in facts when you know no more about it than anyone else. Your are "fabricating" a theory based on message board post by your own opinion. JM "fabricated"O.
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This!! Spot on!!
 
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If Jackson's plans for himself don't line up with the plans that Butch Jones has in place for him then I think considering LSU is a good move for him.
 
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OrangeHammer said:
If Jackson's plans for himself don't line up with the plans that Butch Jones has in place for him then I think considering LSU is a good move for him.
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I think that is what is playing out. Reports seem to be he is not interested in playing OL. Best move for him would be to sign with a school where he believes they see him as a DE. Chavis and LSU looks to be that school and IMO DJ does very well there.
 
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OrangeHammer said:
If Jackson's plans for himself don't line up with the plans that Butch Jones has in place for him then I think considering LSU is a good move for him.
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There is no way Butch has said where he wants to play Jackson. It is a NCAA violation to talk about prospects until they have signed a NLI. That will not happen until signing day.

The posters on this and other boards have been the source of the rumors of him changing positions.
 
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VOLINVONORE said:
There is no way Butch has said where he wants to play Jackson. It is a NCAA violation to talk about prospects until they have signed a NLI. That will not happen until signing day.

The posters on this and other boards have been the source of the rumors of him changing positions.
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Not sure if serious..
 
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OrangeHammer said:
Not sure if serious..
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Has CBJ talked to the media about moving DJ to OT? Of course not. Yes, that would be a violation. Do I think CBJ has had that talk with DJ and his parents? I do. I think DJ even said as much in an interview quite a while back. He mentioned something about the staff talking to him about possibly playing OL.

I think it's simple. The kid wants no part of playing OL. He would rather play elsewhere than risk being forced to switch positions after he has signed even if it means not being a Vol. It looks like he feels LSU is a better fit with everything as it is. Obviously he thinks sticking at DE is more likely there.
 
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VOLINVONORE said:
There is no way Butch has said where he wants to play Jackson. It is a NCAA violation to talk about prospects until they have signed a NLI. That will not happen until signing day.

The posters on this and other boards have been the source of the rumors of him changing positions.
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I've never posted "not sure if serious".

But.... Not sure if serious.
 
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LebanonVolunteer said:
Reasonable decision IMO. With him taking visits and reasonable replacements available, the staff filling that spot makes sense.

I think it came down to Dylan was just not interested in moving to the OL. Just the chance of that being a possibility had him looking elsewhere. I can't say that I blame him. He will be a very good DE in college. Best of luck to the kid.
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If he will be a "very good" DE in college why give up his spot?
 
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lilesrt said:
If he will be a "very good" DE in college why give up his spot?
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If UT were recruiting him as purely a DE, I think we would not see him looking elsewhere. The thought of him being asked to move to OL IMO has him about to flip. If UT's coaches know the OL talk has them at risk of losing him and they still push it, they obviously feel good about other options. Just have to hope it works out for us. All I know is if LSU likes the kid at DE, I would probably stop all the OL talk and let the kid know DE is where he will play at TN. No OL talk and IMO he would never have started looking around.

As for his spot and pushing to keep him, I am fine with replacing ANY kid who takes any visits this late IF you have a reasonable replacement ready to take that spot.
 
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