'18 JUCO DE Jordan Allen (UT signee)

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I just read the article. This young man is driven, and seems to have a good head on his shoulders. He wants to make Knoxville his home. Awesome...
 
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engineerVOL said:
247 and Scout merged this year BTW.
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One of the 247 national guys mentioned other day when someone asked about someone's rating and they said there were still some issues with the merger throwing off some ratings of those that aren't the obvious no brainers. I wonder if part of it from scout not having some guys rated yet and vice versa not mixing well
 
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FAIRFIELD, Calif. - A Suisun City teenager announced which major college football program he will play for -- The University of Tennessee. The standout defensive end at City College of San Francisco also has a message for other young people.

Six-foot-5, 230-pound defensive end Jordan Allen is a converted wide receiver. In one season he's gone from making quarterbacks look good, to making them run for their lives.

"Sacks are better than touchdowns to me," Allen told ABC7 News.

He redshirted his freshman year at UC-Davis, then switched to City College when the coach who recruited him was let go. He became one of the most highly recruited defensive players in the nation, with size and 4-5 speed.

"Just a natural pass rusher. I can bend really well coming off the edge and that's good because the tackle can't really touch you," Allen added.

As proud as he is about Wednesday's announcement, Jordan says the day is really dedicated to his mom Lisa. Her kidneys began to fail during childbirth. Despite that, she became a model of grit and perseverance to her kids.

"I can see my mom coming home from dialysis so tired and she talks about how she never stops working, so how could I stop working," Allen said.

"No matter if you come from a single mom struggling to make ends meet or health issues -- the best revenge is success," Lisa said.

Lisa got a kidney transplant eight years ago but has been stricken with additional health problems. Jordan says that makes him want to work even harder. He also says part of his message is aimed at other young people.

"Really I just want people to believe in themselves because there are going to be a lot of people who tell you that you're not good enough, but I think my story is proof that there may be a lot of obstacles that you face and you can still make it."
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HoleInTheRoof said:
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He has a hard workijng mom that instilled a never quit getting better attitude. Sounds a lot like DB's story and he is the all time sack leader at UT. I like this kids background and hope he has tons of success here.
 
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Just got around to reading the article posted earlier in the thread about Allen and his journey. We got a special one guys. Great head on his shoulders. Very happy he chose UT!
 
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Let's all add a prayerbook line for this kid's mom. She sounds like a warrior, and it looks like she raised one too. Welcome to Rock Top Jordan Allen!
 
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Glitch said:
He has a hard workijng mom that instilled a never quit getting better attitude. Sounds a lot like DB's story and he is the all time sack leader at UT. I like this kids background and hope he has tons of success here.
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DB and his mom is who I immediately thought of when I read the article.
 
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Apparently he initially told us not worth our time to come see him and he was set with his top 5. He said Pruitt then called and wouldn't take no for answer regarding official visit.
 
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Nashvegas31 said:
Apparently he initially told us not worth our time to come see him and he was set with his top 5. He said Pruitt then called and wouldn't take no for answer regarding official visit.
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After seeing his measurables, moms input on his life, character I'm so glad we got him.
 
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CO Vol said:
Bumped to 4 star on Rivals. Doesn't make him better, but well earned for the young man.
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Nice!!! I was wondering if there would be any JUCO updates on Rivals...they seem to have dropped off a little when it comes to JUCO coverage
 
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CO Vol said:
Bumped to 4 star on Rivals. Doesn't make him better, but well earned for the young man.
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do you or anyone reading by chance know if that will increase his 247 composite to 4*? I like Rivals just because I'm most familiar with them but with Allen being rated a 4* in the top 10 of the ESPN JC50 and now Rivals bumping him to 4* you'd think 247 would bump his composite...

Regardless, I was excited when he picked us along with all the early signees and am happy for him that Rivals upped his ranking!

GO VOLS!!!
 
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JPL said:
do you or anyone reading by chance know if that will increase his 247 composite to 4*? I like Rivals just because I'm most familiar with them but with Allen being rated a 4* in the top 10 of the ESPN JC50 and now Rivals bumping him to 4* you'd think 247 would bump his composite...

Regardless, I was excited when he picked us along with all the early signees and am happy for him that Rivals upped his ranking!

GO VOLS!!!
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Might be just enough to do that, and bump up the UT class ranking there. Maybe they'll update this afternoon.
 
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