-VQ.HOW DOES WARRIOR FIT IN?
With Tennessee needing to add help at the safety position, Warrior is exactly what the Vols needed. A Rivals100 prospect and Army All-American, Warrior has the athleticism to be an impact player in the SEC.
Warrior, at 5-foot-11, 190-pounds, has the size to come in and play right away and that may be needed with the Vols losing both Brian Randolph and LaDarrell McNeil from last year's squad.
The most impressive thing about Warrior's game has to be his range and athleticism for a safety. He's also not afraid of contact and likes to make physical plays and should be able to help in the run game.
The Vols will be looking to replace the two departing seniors and Todd Kelly Jr., Evan Berry, Rashaan Gaulden, Micah Abernathy, Stephan Griffin and several others are all possibilities to find a role at safety, but with Warrior in the fold it's hard not to think he will have a say in things come August.
SCOUTING REPORT ON WARRIOR
Now we turn to Rivals.com Southeast recruiting analyst Woody Wommack for a closer look at Warrior:
"The first thing you notice about Warrior is speed. He's an accomplished track guy, but he also has football speed when he's on the field. He can return kicks and played running back for his high school team, but more importantly, on defense he flies all over the field. I think that brings an aspect, especially to Tennessee's defense, that we haven't seen too much at the safety position -- just that elite speed.
"I think he's a perfect fit in the SEC and I think that's why we saw SEC teams fighting over him. He has that ability to fly to the ball and the ability to read and react and make plays."
Malzahn is Elaine.From AU Rivals... Final staff NSD predictions...
"Below, the AuburnSports.com staff gives their final predictions on the top prospects remaining on the Tigers board.
For this year, were using a confidence factor (1-4):
1 - Gut feeling
2 - Fairly confident
3 - Pretty confident
4 - Put em on the board
NIGEL WARRIOR
Jeffrey Lee: AUBURN (3) - Everything I've heard on Warrior sounds positive for Auburn. My guess is he gives Auburn a big kick-start to Signing Day.
Jay G. Tate: Tennessee (3) - I think the Auburn stuff during the past week was leaked to create NSD drama.
Bryan Matthews: AUBURN (1) - Ive waffled on this one a few times over the last 48 hours. Wouldnt be surprised either way.
Allie Davison: AUBURN (2) - Wesley McGriff's final push landed an official visit for Auburn. Tennessee has been the long-time favorite, but the Tigers' program is cautiously optimistic."
Bump for those wanting to read. Also 3/4 of their mods predicted him to AuburnFrom Auburn's Rivals mod. This is as homer as it gets:
"DB Nigel Warrior I didnt think Auburn had a chance against Tennessee with the son of a former Tennessee star. Warrior, who is the son of Dale Carter, would sign with the Vols and follow in his fathers footsteps in Knoxville. Simple enough, I thought. But I was wrong. I think. If what Im now led to believe is true Warrior will sign with Auburn - I was way off. I didnt take into account his mother, Tangie Warrior, graduated from Tuskegee University. Nor did I think about the close relationships shed develop with Auburns new coaches, or how a last-minute official visit could change things. I thought I knew. I didnt. But at least I didnt assume, and only made an ass out of me."