Al Blades is a heavy Miami lean and has been for some time, but the lengths he went to in order to sell reporters on his interest in Tennessee were impressive. The four-star defensive back says that the Vols are now pushing the Hurricanes for his commitment. Blades' relationship with Tennessee assistant Kevin Beard, who coached him in high school, is the driving force behind the emerging narrative.
Blades will likely still land at Miami, but his upcoming visit to Tennessee now has a bit more intrigue, as hes insisting that the Vols have real shot at stealing his commitment.