'17 TN OL/DT Trey Smith (UT commit 12/6/2016)

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Dobbs 4 Heisman said:
So I'm guessing everyone else in their top 250 has been measured and plays top line competition?


I'll just say I'm not buying this explanation. Most times we never know how tall or long players are till the NFL combine so I'm not buying the inconsistent measurement excuse. Plus all these kids play low level competition compared to what they'll see in college. I'm sure there are many other players in their top 250 who play competition as weak as Trey.

This sounds like politics.
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Name change soon, Trey Smith 4 Heisman, amirite?

Just playin
 
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jacobyvoln27 said:
Possible top 10 worst post of the year, it is much easier to pull top 5 recruiting classes when kids know they can play from day one. This coaching staff has us as a legit top 10 team after what they inherited. Sad:dunno:
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What's really sad is that 2 people liked his post.
 
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KBVol said:
Mike Farrell explains why Rivals has Trey as a 4 star and outside of their Top 250:


Rankings are always a sensitive subject, and the biggest controversy this cycle appears to surround offensive tackle Trey Smith, who suddenly shot up to into the top six on two sites after an impressive performance at the NIKE Camp in Chicago. He became the No. 1 player in the country on another site even before his performance in Chicago.

So why is he a four-star on Rivals who isn’t in our Rivals250?

I’ll admit we are being cautious here and want to see more of Smith for a few reasons.

His junior film is awesome -- he’s pancaking everything that moves and hits the second level like a running back. However, he plays for a D2 school in Tennessee and the kids he’s pile-driving aren’t close to elite athletes.

And Smith is listed anywhere from 6-foot-6 to 6-foot-4, depending on the site. He doesn’t look as tall or long levered as the former measurement on film.

However, make no doubt this isn’t a situation like Matt Elam (the defensive tackle not the defensive back) or Lamont Gaillard, two big men who also rocketed up the charts of our competition in recent years. Those guys should have never sniffed a fifth star, much less been in the top 10 like they were on some sites.

Smith looks like a million bucks on film and perhaps our concern over his competition level will make us look slow on this one. I know Ole Miss and Tennessee fans think so.

I think his current ranking is likely his floor and his ceiling is very, very high, but we will see how he does this summer and into next season before we make our judgement.

We were correct on Elam and Gaillard, but this kid is a much, much better prospect, so I’m excited to see more as the 2017 rankings evolve.
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"Reporter Speak" of he was a Rivals Camper he'd be up there with them also.
 
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Much better explanation than that abortion of a comment on why Fils-Aime was ranked so so low.
 
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bignewt said:
we were the same age man, the same age.
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Dobbs 4 Heisman said:
So I'm guessing everyone else in their top 250 has been measured and plays top line competition?


I'll just say I'm not buying this explanation. Most times we never know how tall or long players are till the NFL combine so I'm not buying the inconsistent measurement excuse. Plus all these kids play low level competition compared to what they'll see in college. I'm sure there are many other players in their top 250 who play competition as weak as Trey.

This sounds like politics.
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Agree.
 
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jackcrevol said:
awesome. glad to hear were beingn aggressive on the trail, something i thing this staff has lost in the last couple of years. also, Butch is saying to his lazy staffers, if you wont recruit, im taking you to them.
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Hey wildman you might wanna put the Cap'n Morgan down for a lil bit :) Not suprisingly two geniuses actually liked this post. That is sad..and funny. :)
 
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VolFreakJosh said:
Trey Smith is an absolute can't miss prospect. Really can't blame the staff going all in on him to hold off Bama.
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Doesn't look like Bama is the biggest threat. Number one rule in recruiting, follow the visits. Some may say follow the money, but here we are talking Ole Miss, so, kinda splitting hairs. He has been to OM way more than anywhere else. Hasn't been to UT since mid Feb, and has been to Ole Miss 5 times since Feb including last week, there for a visit and camp. Tn needs to get him on campus, I would think they are pushing hard for him to show up for Orange Carpet Day.
 
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Per Hubbs

And it was the offensive linemen that stole the show in Jackson earlier this week as Trey Smith and Cade Mays were both very impressive at that camp.

Tennessee's commitment to have a big camp in Jackson certainly impressed Smith and let him know just how big of a target he is for this staff.
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secking said:
Doesn't look like Bama is the biggest threat. Number one rule in recruiting, follow the visits. Some may say follow the money, but here we are talking Ole Miss, so, kinda splitting hairs. He has been to OM way more than anywhere else. Hasn't been to UT since mid Feb, and has been to Ole Miss 5 times since Feb including last week, there for a visit and camp. Tn needs to get him on campus, I would think they are pushing hard for him to show up for Orange Carpet Day.
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I'm sure Mississippi is a factor, but I don't believe they are as big a threat as Bama.

In the end if we have the type season everyone is expecting, I would feel good about our chances with Smith.
 
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If this kid picks UT is he a starter day one? I'm not questioning his ability at all I'm just wanting to discuss how he'll fit into the depth chart next year... I just feel like if we'd redshirt a guy like Richmond there's at least a chance at giving this young man a year to develop before what I expect to be an impressive career.
 
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pharmDvol11 said:
If this kid picks UT is he a starter day one? I'm not questioning his ability at all I'm just wanting to discuss how he'll fit into the depth chart next year... I just feel like if we'd redshirt a guy like Richmond there's at least a chance at giving this young man a year to develop before what I expect to be an impressive career.
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I don't think he would have to play day 1. Not saying he couldn't but u don't think he would have to
 
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butchna said:
Might want to SIGN him first. :)
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True. But if Butch didn't let Richmond leave the state I can't imagine him letting Trey go. And honestly I didn't think we had a chance in the world at landing him when we did. This kid is the #1 overall prospect on our board imo. I'm putting a lot of faith in Butch.
 
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