Spanish Fort, Ala. receiver
Kris Draine was an LSU commit two weeks ago. But since backing off that commitment, Tennessee has surged to the top of his now open recruitment. “Tennessee is on top,” Draine said following last weekend’s trip to Rocky Top. “I enjoyed spending time with the commits, coach Pruitt and coach Tee Martin,” Draine said.
He’s also impressed with the Big Orange Nation. “Their fans are very passionate about every sport,” Draine offered. “It doesn’t matter if it gymnastics they are still passionate about it.” Tennessee’s message to Draine has been simple. They need speed. It’s a message that Draine also hears from Vol commitment Harrison Bailey. “Harrison and I have a good relationship,” Draine offered. “He asks me all the time if I want to beat the receiver record with him at Tennessee.”
Alabama native and receiver coach Tee Martin is Draine’s lead recruiter. The two have developed a good bond and Draine said Martin has made him a priority. “When he first got the job and he went on the road as soon as he could, he came by the school. We are from the same city so we obviously have a lot in common,” Draine said.
“He tells Tennessee is not too far from home, but it’s not too close either. He was like when he was there it’s crazy. He says the school is going to turn back to how it was.” In addition to Tennessee, Draine has recently seen Florida. He has interest in Auburn, Florida, Arkansas, Georgia Tech and Oregon as well. “If they need me there and if it’s the best fit for me,” Draine said of what he’s looking for in this college home.
