Meanwhile, after spending several days down in Orlando at the Under Armour All-American Game, Tennessee is in great shape for 4-star cornerback Olaijah Griffin. The California native told VolQuest.com that he considered signing early with Tennessee and that the Vols have very big lead. Right now, Southern Cal appears to be Tennessees only real competition for Griffin. While he plans to visit Michigan, Auburn and UF, the feeling among multiple sources is that the only school Griffin will leave California for is Tennessee.
Griffin spent a lot of time around Vols wideout signee Alontae Taylor in Orlando, and that connection has added an element of comfort for a kid considering moving across the country. Tennessees depth chart at CB now with another spot open after Gaulden announced his decision to go the NFL is most appealing to Griffin.
The Vols hope to close with at least three more defensive backs this cycle two corners and a safety. Griffin, Eddie Smith, Issac-Taylor Stuart, Nikko Hall, Rayshad Williams (Vandy commit), Joshua Moore and CBo Flemister are all potential options/targets.