'16 NC QB Austin Kendall (former UT commit)

[VOLorNuttin]

He seems to have a great pocket awareness. The opposing team almost has him and then alakazam he makes magic happen and slips their reach and completes a huge pass or rushes for a 1st down. I definitely hope we land this kid

Yep. He definitely has a golden arm. Has plenty of touch when needed, and can put some mustard on the ball when he wants to.

 

[AVolforLifenmeZac]

Yep. He definitely has a golden arm. Has plenty of touch when needed, and can put some mustard on the ball when he wants to.

I for sure noticed that. Kids arm is live. I know its a highlight film but he seems to lead his receivers pretty dang well. I like a qb who can throw their receivers open and this kid seems to do that. Let's get this kid Butch!

 

[DoolTool]

Hard to believe his film is as a sophomore in High School. Awareness in the pocket is impressive

 

[VolsDoc81TX]

Our coaching staff is awesome!
Dare I say best in the country? :salute:
The on the field wins will soon catch up to the recruiting wins... :hi:
I hope that they stay at Tennessee together for a long time!

 

[Vol-oholic]

The way he moves and throws on the run reminds me of Aaron Rodgers.

 

[Vols4us]

The may he moves and throws on the run reminds me of Aaron Rodgers.

That's it! Been racking my brain knowing I had seen this style before. Major compliment.

 

[Vol-oholic]

Yeah and at such a young age. Makes you wonder how good this kid can be.

 

[ChiroVol]

This kid is a stud. Potential program changer.

 

[appvol]

It will be interesting to see how he does in the first game of the year it's against Mallard Creek.The private football division in NC is not that good compared to the public schools.

 

[appvol]

Wait I forgot he went back to Cuthbertson High School this year.Its a 3a school with some pretty good teams in the conference.

 

[Montrell Hardy]

It sounds like he's high on the board but not necessarily the top QB target for '16. Also, Brent's comments (might have been Paul's) made after his visit made it sound like Kendall is opening things back up somewhat and is going to look at a lot of other teams now instead of focusing on a few.

 

[head1]

Ryan Johnson is going to be the lead recruiter for the '16 class, hes already working Austin on twitter.

 

[LebanonVolunteer]

Ryan Johnson is going to be the lead recruiter for the '16 class, hes already working Austin on twitter.

Would love to see Austin pull the trigger for the Vols. A top caliber QB recruiting his future teammates for 2016 would be a great asset. Of course as you said the instate guys are already leading the charge.

 

[Bruce Wayne]

It sounds like he's high on the board but not necessarily the top QB target for '16. Also, Brent's comments (might have been Paul's) made after his visit made it sound like Kendall is opening things back up somewhat and is going to look at a lot of other teams now instead of focusing on a few.

I think I like Costello and Malik Henry better. Though id be fine with Kendall early.

 

[BigOrangeTrain]

I think I like Costello and Malik Henry better. Though id be fine with Kendall early.

Like those guys too. I really like Gaines, guy is a total stud. Got no problem with Kendall either.

 

[LotteryPick]

Y'all forgetting Guarantano. He's a STUD.

 

[butchna]

Y'all forgetting Guarantano. He's a STUD.

So is Kendall.

 

[Bruce Wayne]

There's a lot of talent in 2016. Ha and some already emerging in 2017.

 

[LotteryPick]

So is Kendall.

Who was already listed as a player UT is pursuing.

 

[KnoxVillain]

There's a lot of talent in 2016. Ha and some already emerging in 2017.

I want to get one of them to commit early. None of this QB shenanigans in '16.

 

[Bruce Wayne]

I want to get one of them to commit early. None of this QB shenanigans in '16.

I agree. I think gentry committing somewhere else caused everyone to panic and think we were settling which has been why the qb situation has been such a hot topic of discussion.

I want us to get our guy and get him early so everyone can get behind him.

 

[KnoxVillain]

I agree. I think gentry committing somewhere else caused everyone to panic and think we were settling which has been why the qb situation has been such a hot topic of discussion.

I want us to get our guy and get him early so everyone can get behind him.

Yep. QB is the focus of the class. Get it locked down early and build the rest of the class around him.

 

[Biopsyman]

Yep. QB is the focus of the class. Get it locked down early and build the rest of the class around him.

Stress to him and other prospects the OL studs that is being recruited and will sign this year..

 

[FiremedicVOL127]

Malik Henry........ Is this the 1st of the Henry offspring????

 

[Montrell Hardy]

I think I like Costello and Malik Henry better. Though id be fine with Kendall early.

Agreed. Those two are really nice prospects as well. The good thing about that class is there are a lot of top QB's who are high on Tennessee early on. I'd be very happy with Kendall but if he's opening things back up after seemingly focusing on a few up to this point, it wouldn't surprise me if another one jumps on board before him. He sounds like one of a handful of QB's they really like, not just the only one, which is a good thing. If he waits too long and loses the spot to another QB then so be it. It's better than putting all your eggs in one basket.