'18 GA CB Jaycee Horn

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If everyone sticks the '17 and '18 DB classes may give us the best secondary in the country for a few seasons. Boom! Baby!!!!!
 
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"It was really just my relationships with not just my position coach, but all the coaches," Horn told VolQuest, becoming the fifth defensive back and 23rd overall commit in the 2018 class. "Even right down to the weight trainer, Rock (Gullickson). I had a great relationship with everybody. I've been up there a lot and I love the atmosphere and the family feel."

Gullickson has known Horn's father Joe, a longtime NFL receiver, ever since the elder Horn played for the New Orleans Saints at the same time the veteran strength coach was also a part of the organization.

During his recruitment, Horn has grown really fond of Tennessee's first-year defensive backs coach Charlton Warren, getting the chance to visit with Warren multiple times this spring and summer. Still, it was another relationship that put the Vols on top.

"Coach Warren is a great technique DB coach," Horn said. "We have a great relationship, but what told me that Tennessee really wanted me was that I talk to coach (Butch) Jones more than anybody. That was a big thing for me. That was one of the most important reasons why I committed there."

"I've bounced around a lot so I have a lot of places I can call home," Horn said. "Georgia recruited me and that was a blessing, but it wasn't like a childhood dream or anything. Most people know Alabama was my team growing up. Going to Tennessee, it's good that I can go with Jamarcus (Chatman), Jatavious (Harris), Trey (Dean) and all those guys because we all ended up down there on the same weekend. I'm going in with guys I'm comfortable with and that I'm ready to bond more with and have a good three or four years together."

"I just make plays," Horn said. "I know coming into every game, I'm going to make a play, whether that's on offense, defense or special teams. I know I'm going to have a significant play in the game. Just from the camps this year, I think I did pretty good and utilize my length and get hands on the receiver and dismantle them at the line a little bit. Another thing is my ball skills and track the ball in the air. I think I have some of the best hands at DB."
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“Horn is a versatile defensive back who has good size and length. He is likely a boundary corner with his size and skill-set, but could be a good free safety on the next level as well. His ball skills are a plus, and he is a very instinctive football player.

He still can add strength and continue to work on his speed, but he has a great blend of size and skill.

Overall, Horn is a fairly quiet football player who lets his actions speak for him. He has the size schools covet today at corner and the bloodlines aren't a bad thing either.”
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— Chad Simmons, Rivals
 
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WHAT DOES THIS MEAN FOR TENNESSEE?

Horn is the fifth defensive back in the 2018 class, joining safety Brendon Harris and corners Trey Dean, Tanner Ingle and Brandon Cross. Barring attrition, Tennessee is set at the position for the rest of the class.

First-year coach Charlton Warren has done a great job assembling a versatile group, identifying Ingle and Cross early and then closing strong for the two Peach State products (Dean and Horn).

Knoxville Catholic athlete Dashon Bussell, a recent transfer from Indiana, remains a wildcard target for Tennessee, but after landing Horn, the local product is more of an offensive prospect for the Vols.

Finally, Horn’s commitment is another case of Tennessee reestablishing some roots in Georgia this year. After struggling recruiting the Peach State last year, the Vols now have six commits from Georgia — with Horn joining friends with Dean, Jamarcus Chatman and Jatavious Harris.

The Vols have also done well in head-to-head battles with South Carolina, with Horn being the latest example. The Gamecocks have become rival on the recruiting trial the last two years, but Tennessee has won its share of the battles this year with defensive Dorian Gerald, wideout Jatavious Harris, wideout Shocky Jacques-Louis, defensive back Trey Dean and now Horn.
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Yes sir Ron, I appreciate it as well. I guess I take it for granted that you do these things for us and I just wanted to say thanks. Always enjoy reading the updates you post.
 
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Really excited about a good year this year to keep this coaching staff together and therefore the class. GBO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Horn officially notified Tennessee’s staff on Tuesday and both Butch Jones and Charlton Warren worked overtime to make this one happen for the Vols. The Vols went from eliminated to the catbird seat in less than a month, with multiple visits this in July turning the tide in Tennessee’s favor. The Vols will have to work to keep Horn in the class (South Carolina isn't going away and Alabama always lingers), but Horn is a prospect who wanted to make a decision to focus on his senior season. Now he can do that. Horn isn't an early enrollee but he plans to be around Tennessee a bunch this fall, starting with the opener against Tech. Horn will be one of many prospects in attendance for the opener in the new stadium in Atlanta.
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Anybody been snooping around the gamecocks boards ? I just wonder what they have to say over his decision
 
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