'17 TN RB/CB Chase Hayden (Arkansas commit)

[JacketVol]

Got @VolGee4

 

[SmokyRiverDog]

I could see him feeling a gap. He could be in the competition for carries next year and then 2021 he would be a senior, gray would be a junior, 2 sophomore runnings backs in Hodge and hopefully Whitehead, and then you still have a spot to sell to a top tier running back to be the future in the 2021 class.

We are likely better off not knowing about feeling any gaps. If that becomes public, it's usually not good.

 

[LA Vol]

I agree and believe our OL improvement being late to the party, is a reason why.
We seem surprised but I think elites had ruled us out by the time we started giving a real glimpse of what we could be.
Get a fresh start with next year's batch tho.

A lot of the top RBs committed early this year. We pushed for Tank, Lloyd, Holmes and some others, but they wanted to go elsewhere. Our OL and a disastrous start to the season just killed us with some recruits. At the beginning of the year, it seemed likely that Ty would have a big year and leave early and, at one point, Jordan was thinking about leaving, too. That would have forced the numbers. Whitehead's probably our best option and the coaches like White, if they can get him on campus. We're looking at a few flip prospects, too. But taking a grad transfer with two years of eligibility left would put us in a better spot while we continue to upgrade, and I think that's a good thing.

 

[MoCo_Vol]

He's a junior, going to RS this season and if he can early graduate and come to the Hill, be a great get.

His brother Dallan is a 2022 target already and will likely be a highly rated recruit once he's rated.

 

[headhunter15]

What are the chances UT could get Hayden?

 

[VolInDayton]

What are the chances UT could get Hayden?

If we want him it sounds pretty good. His dad is an alumni and sounds like he's actively helping the current coaching staff in recruiting Memphis.

 

[butchna]

What are the chances UT could get Hayden?

 

[BigOrangeTrain]

He's a junior, going to RS this season and if he can early graduate and come to the Hill, be a great get.

His brother Dallan is a 2022 target already and will likely be a highly rated recruit once he's rated.

What makes him a great get?

 

[BubbaWms]

I would throw names like Michel, Chubb, Fournette as well. Those are the type of RBs we need imo.

granted I am partial but I'll take some more RB's like James “Little Man” Stewart, Charlie Garner, Chuck Webb, Jamal Lewis, Arian Foster, Jay Graham, Curt Watson and yeah, even Johnny Majors....but that's just me !

 

[KBVol]

He's not holding a spot for 4 or 5 years.
Just 2. He could make one critical play against a Florida in a victory and the decision to take him would be worth it.

Like some guys have eluded to, his father is helping bigtime with recruiting relations in Memphis. And he's a legacy.

So 2 years with an average at best running back? Why?

We already have some average running backs why add yet another? Imho, we need difference makers at running back, studs that opposing teams need to gameplay for every week whether than guys we hope can maybe make a play 1 time vs Florida. We need players that can be bellcow, all-sec type running backs....Cobb, Webb, Lewis, Henry, Stephens. Jmo. If you wanna put him on the roster and let him play special teams and play some running back in mop up roles, is that worth the scholarship? Guess we’ll potentially see what Pruitt thinks.

 

[Bassmaster_Vol]

Is he good? Serious question. I have no idea

 

[DaddyChad]

Is he good? Serious question. I have no idea

Looked good before the injuries.

 

[BigOrangeTrain]

Is he good? Serious question. I have no idea

Not worth a roster spot imo

 

[SLICKYINC]

Big picture eludes many in here....

 

[DaddyChad]

Big picture eludes many in here....

Not pruitt

 

[SLICKYINC]

Not pruitt

It’s been explained in the most simple terms why this kid is possibly a take if he transfers from the hog pen. There is more to it than just 1 roster spot.

 

[BigOrangeTrain]

It’s been explained in the most simple terms why this kid is possibly a take if he transfers from the hog pen. There is more to it than just 1 roster spot.

So the possible chance of getting a better recruiting foothold in Memphis?

 

[SugarCC]

granted I am partial but I'll take some more RB's like James “Little Man” Stewart, Charlie Garner, Chuck Webb, Jamal Lewis, Arian Foster, Jay Graham, Curt Watson and yeah, even Johnny Majors....but that's just me !

Left out the all-time leading rusher in Big Orange history, and my all-time favorite...The Cheese.


Not to mention, a host of others; two being Reggie Cobb and Travis Stephens.

 

[SLICKYINC]

So the possible chance of getting a better recruiting foothold in Memphis?

The better foothold has already been established. That didn’t just happen because Pruitt or Johnson.

 

[head1]

If his last name wasn’t Hayden this wouldn’t be a discussion.

 

[tim]

If his last name wasn’t Hayden this wouldn’t be a discussion.

But it is.... and he’s a quality back that will improve when healthy.

 

[tim]

For those who don’t think he’s a quality back, compare his freshman stats to Eric Grays.

 

[peaygolf]

granted I am partial but I'll take some more RB's like James “Little Man” Stewart, Charlie Garner, Chuck Webb, Jamal Lewis, Arian Foster, Jay Graham, Curt Watson and yeah, even Johnny Majors....but that's just me !

 

[AllThingsTN]

Big picture eludes many in here....

And it’s not like it’s a hard picture to see in this case...

 

[BigOrangeTrain]

granted I am partial but I'll take some more RB's like James “Little Man” Stewart, Charlie Garner, Chuck Webb, Jamal Lewis, Arian Foster, Jay Graham, Curt Watson and yeah, even Johnny Majors....but that's just me !

I would happily take any RB that even halfway resembles the guys you just listed.