'26 TN WR Lane Cope (Tennessee)

[kamoshika]

https://247sports.com/Player/Lane-Cope-46164902/



"I've grown up going to UT games, and it's always been a dream to play at Neyland Stadium," said Cope, who caught 69 passes for 1,336 yards and 19 touchdowns during his senior season at Eagleton, averaging 19.4 yards per reception. He said he informed Tennessee head coach Josh Heupel's staff of his decision "the week after I met with Coach Pope." Cope admitted that he "wanted to commit immediately" after learning of his offer from the Vols, but he "decided to take some time to talk it over with my family."

Tennessee's coaches, led by Pope, have let Cope know that they like what they have seen from him on film. He racked up more than 3,500 all-purpose yards during his three seasons at the varsity level. "(Pope) said he likes that I play with heart and I have the talent to play at the next level," Cope said. In addition to the gaudy numbers Cope posted on the football field, he has nearly 200 wins as a wrestler and has medaled twice at the state meet. He also has received all-district and all-region honors in baseball.
Local wide receiver signs with Tennessee, eager to fulfill 'dream' with Vols

 

[Good Ol' Charlie Brown]

Hell yeah. Love a vols fan getting to fulfill their dream playing for the Big Orange. Hope it's not just the money for him.

 

[Big Orange Rob]

Definitely a feel good story. Hope he balls out!

 

[LittleVol]

200 wins as a wrestler. Very impressive.

 

[vols 30]

If he stays in his Lane and can Cope with the pressure, then he'll be alright

 

[VolSam22]

copium

 

[D-Vols]

So are we signing him as a defensive tackle?

 

[LittleVol]

So are we signing him as a defensive tackle?

He and Farooq will make the move soon.

 

[NIL>KidsCollegeFund]

Oh. My. God. We’re really doing it Redban

 

[WaywardVol]

Hell yeah. Love a vols fan getting to fulfill their dream playing for the Big Orange. Hope it's not just the money for him.

LOL. You think this guy is getting money?

 

[barrylee]

He reminds me of the way college football used to be.

Going somewhere because it’s your dream to play for the orange and white!

BM!

 

[TN-POSSUM]

GBO

 

[greenbacknative]

Young man has some serious speed for a wrestler !! Wish him the best ..good kid and good family

 

[WesTnVol]

BM
SaS

 

[wrangler]

BM
SaS

BOOM!!!

 

[InVOLuntary]

I'm struggling to Cope with this commitment.

 

[ACvol3]

Eagleton has a high school??

 

[LittleVol]

Eagleton has a high school??

Since 2003 I believe

 

[greenbacknative]

Dont the kids that would have gone to the old Everett high school go to Eagleton ?

 

[ACvol3]

Since 2003 I believe

I had no clue and I used to work in Maryville.

 

[GUNTERSVOL]

Since 2003 I believe

According to Google their first year of varsity football was 2023. Strange how Eagleton, Maryville and Alcoa, all within 5-6 mile path in Blount County can all excel. All closer to me than Heritage where we are zoned living on OLD KNOX Hwy at Knox county line.

 

[GUNTERSVOL]

Dont the kids that would have gone to the old Everett high school go to Eagleton.

Would be shocked if that is the case. Think it is like a STEM Academy for the County but actually in Maryville along the dueling borders with Alcoa. Check out the interlocking maps! Crazy stuff. I live in Rockford which years ago annexed one lot deep along Old Knox highway to keep from getting absorbed by those two municipalities. The neighbor at the end of my short 7 house dead end street is in Rockford, I am still in the county.

 

[therickbol]

I had no clue and I used to work in Maryville.

You worked in Maryville but had no clue that you worked in Maryville?!?! Do you get your recreational product from @TrippieRedd

 

[MissionRidgeVol]

Dang, kid is an athlete. Nice to have in the building! Hope he does well.

 

[Vol in Buckeye Land]

Since 2003 I believe

I moved out of Blount County in 2016 and I was today years old when I found out Eagleton had a high school.