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Its big, Taylor said. Ive seen where Georgia lost a recruit because Pruitt was hired. He backed off his Georgia commitment. I saw where a linebacker said Tennessee is his top schools. The first thing I saw was [wide receiver] Jacob Copeland, who said Tennessee was one of his top schools. As soon as I saw that, I jumped on that. Ive been talking to him.
Its going to make a big impact on Tennessee. Some people say its going to take a lot of time. But I give it a year; after my freshman year, we have the 2019 class and we are going to get it going.
The former Georgia commit Taylor referred to is defensive lineman Jaevon Becton. Hes looks to be deciding between the Vols and Virginia Tech. I imagine Becton is a little farther down the list for Tennessee right now, though.
Copeland would be a big get for Pruitt. He is one of the best wide receivers in the country and a 4-star prospect. There have been plenty of comparisons made about the Pensacola, Fla., native and former Florida wide receiver Percy Harvin.
Copeland tweeted immediately after the Pruitt hire that the Vols had moved to the top of his list.
Copeland has been in Orlando, Fla., all week for the Under Armour All-America game. Taylor has been there for the game as well and spent the time in Copelands ear.
Taylor has also been there with another very important prospect. Cornerback Olaijah Griffin might be the Vols No. 1 target at this time. At the very least, he is the most important.
Tennessee doesnt have a cornerback commit in the Class of 2018. The Vols are also losing their top four corners from last season.
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Pruitt is real, Taylor said. Hes not going to tell you what you want to hear. Hes going to tell you what it is and what its going to be. Its either you like it or you dont. If you dont like it, then dont come.
