'18 NY RB Ramon Jefferson (Sam Houston State transfer)

[Jackcrevol]

I think so. Sounds like Whitehead played injured a lot last year. Hope to see a new kid this fall!

if only whiehead would relent and play lb

 

[allvolrecruiting]

I don't know if it's been mentioned but Jaylon Robinson followed Jefferson and Hooker recently on Instagram. Usually don't put too much into it but Robinson only follows 88 people

 

[TNHopeful505]

I don't know if it's been mentioned but Jaylon Robinson followed Jefferson and Hooker recently on Instagram. Usually don't put too much into it but Robinson only follows 88 people

 

[PlanetVolunteer]

Just remember at the end of last year we were at the bottom of the RB group so we need all the help we can get. Not saying he is better than anyone else but we were down to walk on's and need to get deeper.

Yeah in the Pitt game we had true freshman Jaylen Wright running the ball on 4th and 1 in the fourth

Ole Miss we had to use Whitehead and Pierce in the second half

Just Jaylen Wright again late against Purdue.

We hardly had more than 2 scholarship RB's playing at a time.

This would be huge.

 

[AresTheVol]

AP said He could end up seeing him in Knoxville

 

[jvols1999]

AP said He could end up seeing him in Knoxville

Any other context? Is he coming for a visit or did AP imply that he might just show up in a few weeks to start school?
Thanks!

 

[VolByLaw]

Any other context? Is he coming for a visit or did AP imply that he might just show up in a few weeks to start school?
Thanks!

Do the Vols get involved there?

Yes they have been talking to him. I could see him ending up here.

-AP

 

[daugag02]

Does anyone know what is going on with this guy and Colorado? They have him on the roster as a grad transfer from Sam Houston State expected to show up in June.

Ramon Jefferson - Football - University of Colorado Athletics

For what it's worth, Colorado announced him as an official member of the team and that he is "signed".



He gave an interview "explaining why he chose Colorado" in January



247 says that he transferred to Colorado on 1/31/22 and also re-entered the transfer portal the same day.


Kinda weird.

 

[PlanetVolunteer]

Does anyone know what is going on with this guy and Colorado? They have him on the roster as a grad transfer from Sam Houston State expected to show up in June.

Ramon Jefferson - Football - University of Colorado Athletics

For what it's worth, Colorado announced him as an official member of the team and that he is "signed".

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He gave an interview "explaining why he chose Colorado" in January



247 says that he transferred to Colorado on 1/31/22 and also re-entered the transfer portal the same day.


Kinda weird.

Yeah he decommitted right after he committed, but they just haven't updated their websites.

It is confusing.

 

[jvols1999]

Does anyone know what is going on with this guy and Colorado? They have him on the roster as a grad transfer from Sam Houston State expected to show up in June.

Ramon Jefferson - Football - University of Colorado Athletics

For what it's worth, Colorado announced him as an official member of the team and that he is "signed".

View attachment 454416

He gave an interview "explaining why he chose Colorado" in January



247 says that he transferred to Colorado on 1/31/22 and also re-entered the transfer portal the same day.


Kinda weird.

I was told he signed a grant in aid which allowed them to announce him, but since he hasn't enrolled he isn't locked in.

 

[bigl3327]

Do the Vols get involved there?

-AP

Sounds like AP has already shot the video.

 

[TitanicVolz]

Totally random but man what I would have given to get Gibbs when he was in the portal..Another great Pruitt blunder o course he goes running to Bama...He would have been tailor made for the offense we run.

 

[RiseToTheTop]

this offense is gonna be nasty

 

[jvols1999]

this offense is gonna be nasty

Admittedly this could be sour grapes because the tea leaves seem to be pointing towards Robinson getting a Godfather offer from Miami - and to be clear I think he would take the passing game to another level - one could make the argument that Jefferson would be a more meaningful add to the roster.

I say that because I'm of the opinion - stated ITT - that Jefferson would slot in as RB2 here at the least. IMO he's pretty clearly better than Wright and Whitehead. Maybe not the pure talent that JWT has but we're talking about a 5th year guy vs. a true freshman. Is he as good or better than Small? Hard to say because while he's been wildly productive at both stops it's obviously been against a much lower level of competition. Regardless, he's going to get carries, and maybe a lot of them. And if nothing else he adds depth so that injuries are less likely to force us into the same situation as we were in in multiple games last season, playing guys who either weren't ready or simply aren't talented enough.

Conversely, while again I think Robinson is super talented and would likely blow up in this offense with Hooker and the other WRs around him, if we don't land him we're just in the same position we thought we'd be: Tillman and a bunch of very talented guys who just haven't done it yet beyond some individual flashes (Bru, Hyatt, Calloway, Holiday, Keyton, the freshmen).

 

[reVOLution33]

This kid isn't a burner but he has a nice cut step. Actually liked what I saw in that video.

 

[BillVol7]

This kid isn't a burner but he has a nice cut step. Actually liked what I saw in that video.

are you a scout ?

 

[BigOrangeTrain]

This kid isn't a burner but he has a nice cut step. Actually liked what I saw in that video.

I know people on here gushed about wanting Eric Gray back. This guy looks better than Gray.

 

[volinbama256]

We have 5 rb on team now better .. no take .. rather find a LB or DT myself

LOL I've been quiet and watched this troll, but this is absolutely pathetic... whoever you are, go somewhere else... you either get off trying to stir the pot or are just completely clueless... this will be the only time I engage with this idiot. Please stop, you are embarrassing yourself.

 

[RiseToTheTop]

I know people on here gushed about wanting Eric Gray back. This guy looks better than Gray.

alot better.


eric gray wishes he could break a tackle like this guy.

 

[Pridedad]

are you a scout ?

Cub scout!

 

[jvols1999]

LOL I've been quiet and watched this troll, but this is absolutely pathetic... whoever you are, go somewhere else... you either get off trying to stir the pot or are just completely clueless... this will be the only time I engage with this idiot. Please stop, you are embarrassing yourself.

Ignore is your friend

 

[BelieveTheHeup93]

if only whiehead would relent and play lb

Should’ve been done under Pruitt. I’m honestly surprised it didn’t. I guess he promised him a spot at RB to get him in the door, but I’ve always thought he should’ve been an LB and NEVER understood why Beckwith was at RB either. It’s still astonishing how many bad decisions Elmer Fudd made at building a roster

 

[volbeast33]

if only whiehead would relent and play lb

I think he is just content being on a roster

 

[NighthawkVol]

if only whiehead would relent and play lb

If you’re too slow to play RB, you’re too slow to play LB. The latter is reactive. Same reason a CB needs to be faster/quicker than a WR.

 

[jvols1999]

If you’re too slow to play RB, you’re too slow to play LB. The latter is reactive. Same reason a CB needs to be faster/quicker than a WR.

Mostly agree, although it could also be about instincts. My knock on Whitehead as a RB is more about his complete lack of wiggle/ability to make someone miss rather than pure speed.

Optimistic take is that he was banged up for most of the season and Mack said he was healthier this spring and looked much better. My guess is this will be his last season in Knoxville if he doesn't make a move...