'17 WV OT Riley Locklear (UT signee)

[Eastsidevol]

Things going to get interesting soon. We are recruiting Ross, Eze, Smith, Foster, the Gaddy bros, Gibbs, Holloman, Chandler, Akers, etc, and they are all still in the works. Butch is going to get creative.

I wonder what Chandler and Akers are thinking right now. It seems to me they would prefer to run behind the more higher rated OL than what we are picking up right now. Hope that is not the case but it does seem logical.

 

[BigBadVol]

~25

Thanks Catbone!

 

[Eastsidevol]

Why, they still have 7 spots left and that is not including back counting or any recruit that flips to another school for whatever reason.

Will be 6 after Ross. Definately looks like he is coming.

 

[DeekT]

Boom!!!!

 

[BigOrangeTrain]

Will be 6 after Ross. Definately looks like he is coming.

You do realize this class will look different come NSD right?

 

[Eastsidevol]

You do realize this class will look different come NSD right?

What makes you think it is going to look a lot different when we have only 6 spots left? It would be good to see some changes.

 

[CrunchingTheVolz]

What makes you think it is going to look a lot different when we have only 6 spots left? It would be good to see some changes.

History says at least a few will be "suggested" they consider other options.

 

[Eastsidevol]

History says at least a few will be "suggested" they consider other options.

Butch's style of recruiting would seem to indicate such. I don't think Butch likes to pull offers but he will do what he needs to do.

 

[vols 30]

History says at least a few will be "suggested" they consider other options.

Let's hope ..I know it's not your thing, but if he can upgrade, then he should do it.

 

[Volunteer_Kirby]

Why, they still have 7 spots left and that is not including back counting or any recruit that flips to another school for whatever reason.

7 spots left? Where did you pull that number from?

 

[CrunchingTheVolz]

Let's hope ..I know it's not your thing, but if he can upgrade, then he should do it.

It does seem like we'll be sitting on at least 21 by Sept 1st. Adding Ross and the Gaddys.

(3 4*, and 18 3*).

 

[drvenner]

Boom!!!!

 

[Augustus McRae]

Every olineman we sign can play them all. You can take a tackle to guard but it's harder to rake a guard to tackle.

 

[ajvol01]

Very possible they talk. I think FSU is in the drivers seat with Locklear. I wouldn't mind it a bit if we got him. I'm holding to my thinking if it's Locklear or McKenzie and Jalen is healthy, I'm taking him. I can't see taking more than 3 on the OL this year.

Bump

 

[PowerWookie]

Congratulations Riley on becoming a VFL!

Go Vols!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Welcome aboard the Big Orange Train!!!!!!

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Boom exactly. Love picking up big nasties

 

[sonofUT62]

Boom exactly. Love picking up big nasties

Have you tried Hog Wild in Kingsport? You can pick up as many big nasties as you like in there.

 

[PA Vol]

I wonder what Chandler and Akers are thinking right now. It seems to me they would prefer to run behind the more higher rated OL than what we are picking up right now. Hope that is not the case but it does seem logical.

How can anyone possibly come to that conclusion?

You are a magnificent piece of work. You're up there with Nationdon and TerryP in my book. You keep on doin you, good sir.

 

[JacketVol]

Just a simple late night BOOM

 

[sonofUT62]

Just a simple late night BOOM

Enjoy yourself sir. If it lasts longer than 4 hours, don't forget to seek medical attention.

 

[KPT_VFL]

Have you tried Hog Wild in Kingsport? You can pick up as many big nasties as you like in there.

Glad to see my hometown getting some recognition.

 

[sonofUT62]

Glad to see my hometown getting some recognition.

Ha. I work off Stone Drive. I just haven't updated my VN profile since I moved back to JC.

 

[amillz]

I'm always happy when we sign an o-line prospect it's because of the Dooley effect lol. Does anyone else feel we are overloading on Tackles and ignoring the interior line positions?

We signed 3 tackles last class and have 2 for next year.

 

[CrunchingTheVolz]

I'm always happy when we sign an o-line prospect it's because of the Dooley effect lol. Does anyone else feel we are overloading on Tackles and ignoring the interior line positions?

We signed 3 tackles last class and have 2 for next year.

Locklear can play G, T, or C.

Ross who we get at the end of July is a G IMO.

 

[OrangeLynx]

I'm always happy when we sign an o-line prospect it's because of the Dooley effect lol. Does anyone else feel we are overloading on Tackles and ignoring the interior line positions?

We signed 3 tackles last class and have 2 for next year.

I'm okay with this because I'd rather the staff sign tackles and move them inside than be forced into moving a guard to tackle. One transition is easier than the other. I'm sure the staff have a few prospects pegged as interior linemen, but this staff seems to value versatility.

I feel the same way about signing offensive linemen. Dooley still hurts and Jelks would have looked good in orange.

 

[butchna]

I'm always happy when we sign an o-line prospect it's because of the Dooley effect lol. Does anyone else feel we are overloading on Tackles and ignoring the interior line positions?

We signed 3 tackles last class and have 2 for next year.

Ryan Johnson is being touted by Coach Matthews as a guard. Locklear and Ross can play both.