19 FL CB Akeem Dent (FSU commit)

[EricberryFAN]

5* CB considering an OV to Tennessee in the coming weeks.

 

[HoleInTheRoof]

5'11" 180lbs
West Palm Beach, FL
(Palm Beach Central)

Akeem Dent, Palm Beach Central, Cornerback
Akeem Dent, 2019 Cornerback - Rivals.com

During the Under Armour All-American check-in, Dent, the nation's No. 28 overall prospect, stated his commitment to FSU remains “strong,” and yet, “I’m looking. I might surprise a lot a people.” Meaning what exactly?

“How January might unfold,” he said. “I don’t know what to expect myself. I might surprise myself.”

Dent has been committed to the Seminoles since July 2017 and one of the coaches he gave that verbal pledge to is now on Tennessee’s staff. Charles Kelly went to see the South Florida native three times in December and the Palm Beach Central defensive back said Tennessee is one of the schools “coming the hardest right now.”

“Them, Florida, Miami, Auburn, them are the schools coming the hardest right now,” Dent said.

“Tennessee, It’s a good school. I’ve always been hearing about Tennessee. I have to look into that. I have a good relationship with coach Kelly.”

Dent noted that Kelly has a longstanding personal relationship with his mom, so unlike some other college coaches, what Tennessee’s safeties coach says is “genuine.”

Tennessee’s pitch to the 5-star cornerback is rather straightforward: “Come in and play.”

The Vols are pushing for an OV in January and Dent says they will get heavy consideration. The 5-star also expects to host head coach Jeremy Pruitt in-home next month.

-VQ

 

[johnfnkelly]

Kinda surprised we're just now hearing anything from this kid given his relationship with Coach Kelly.

 

[VolGrizz]

Probably the same deal as Travis Jay. The connection to Charles Kelly helps, but won't believe we have a genuine chance until a visit is made.

 

[BigOrangeFanatic]

Got to get him on campus to have even the slightest chance.

 

[SamoanVol]

 

[SamoanVol]

 

[SamoanVol]

why are there two threads...haha

 

[Blake25p]

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How many times does a guy say “I might surprise a lot of people” or my favorite “shock the world” and do the exact opposite? Kid just trying to create drama.

 

[volKano]

I’ll take some drama please.

 

[volunteerfan94]

Merge

 

[livefaith]

why are there two threads...haha

He's THAT good. Wilksesque possibly.

 

[AngryButchJones]

Yeah, remember Eboigbe saying he was "going to make a lot of people mad" with his decision then ended up staying with Bama?

I'll believe it when I see it with Dent. But still, nice to get our name tied to him regardless.

 

[BigOrangeTrain]

Yeah, remember Eboigbe saying he was "going to make a lot of people mad" with his decision then ended up staying with Bama?

I'll believe it when I see it with Dent. But still, nice to get our name tied to him regardless.

Well to Eboigbes credit he did make a lot of people mad by sticking with Bama.

 

[AngryButchJones]

Well to Eboigbes credit he did make a lot of people mad by sticking with Bama.

Ya know...fair point lol

 

[VolsCigarMan]

Kid is a baller bigtime at CB and could start Day 1

 

[Brillovol]

Probably the same deal as Travis Jay. The connection to Charles Kelly helps, but won't believe we have a genuine chance until a visit is made.

Until that time, this is just stirring up drama for a “decision.”

 

[Tennessee Golfer]

Thompson, Taylor, Flowers, Dent, McCollough, Fields, Burrell, and Harris would be flipping the defenseive backfield talent in a hurry.

 

[HialeahGator]

FSU commit Akeem Dent did say he still has a final decision to make. Auburn, Florida, Tennessee, Miami trying to flip.


-247

 

[Type Orange+]

I saw some video on this young man.
He is just what we need, a lockdown CB and a knockout hitter.
His relationship with Coach Kelly has us in the door.

Akeem Dent on Hudl

 

[FiremedicVOL127]

I saw some video on this young man.
He is just what we need, a lockdown CB and a knockout hitter.
His relationship with Coach Kelly has us in the door.

Akeem Dent on Hudl

I like your thinking, but I believe his relationship with Kelly has us in the conversation.....a visit will get us in the door.

 

[5FingerVolPunch]

Callahan VIP article saying he has scheduled a visit.

 

[MiramarVol]

Kinda surprised we're just now hearing anything from this kid given his relationship with Coach Kelly.

It's because he is committed to FSU. Phone calls are the norm. Checking up to stay in the mix, and just showing a general concern for the recruit. Another reason is because he hasn't been visiting and looking around until now.

 

[MadWorld]

I saw some video on this young man.
He is just what we need, a lockdown CB and a knockout hitter.
His relationship with Coach Kelly has us in the door.

Akeem Dent on Hudl

Now Pruitt needs to do what a Pruitt does best. Be A Closer !!!

 

[VFL92]

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I’ve posted this before but here’s:

The Official Guide to Identifying a Recruit Fishing for Followers:
1. Said commit has been committed to a school for a long time.
2. Said commit isn't getting the same amount of attention as others right before signing day
3. Said recruit randomly starts Retweeting a bunch of stuff from other schools.
4. Said recruit posts things on his Instagram wearing clothing from other schools.
5. Said recruit causes VN to freak out. "Insiders" start claiming he's a Vol.
6. At the last minute, said recruit re-affirms his long commitment.
7. Last but not least, all the "insiders" claim "recruiting is fluid" and that "he told our coaches last night he was a Vol".