Biggest bust as a highly touted recruit.

[gobravesvols16]

JG was a 5 star ?

Don’t think he was a 5 but he was rated higher than Jalen Hurts

 

[VaBornVol]

I thought Tyler Byrd was going to be special. I think he caught a TD in the Bristol game, but I don’t remember anything else about his time at UT

 

[beefythevol]

Brent Vinson Brandon Jeffries

 

[Ashevillevol]

Kelley Washington. I think touted himself as “the Answer “. Ended up as more of a cancer.

 

[PickleRickBarnes]

Bryce Brown comes to mind

Much bigger bust than him
At least he gave us 500ish yards his only year

 

[volfan2020]

The linebacker out of Jackson Central Merry, Daniel Brooks. He was a five star recruit. You had to send him to a frat party to get him to hit somebody.

 

[BACKDOC]

Did Austin Kemp ever play a down??

 

[Thunder Good-Oil]

Kelley Washington. I think touted himself as “the Answer “. Ended up as more of a cancer.

“The Future”

 

[Shadowboxer]

Janzen Jackson, Nukeese Richardson, Brandon Jefferies, Jason Respert, Sean Young, Aaron Douglas, Travis Cozart.

 

[Shadowboxer]

Also Brandon Warren. Number one TE in the nation at FSU and evaporated to a nobody when he transferred here.

 

[VolMarine1371]

Daniel Brooks. The guy Fulmer picked over Patrick Willis.

 

[VolMarine1371]

Hurd, Bryce Brown, JG and McKenzie are all good candidates, IMO

Hurd wasn’t a bust at all. In fact Hurd would have broke the all time rushing record at UT if he don’t transfer.
Hurd is sixth in UT history with 2,638 rushing yards and also had 20 rushing touchdowns. He left the team during the middle of his junior season. He also caught 67 passes for 492 yards and six touchdowns.

 

[Cdywolfe]

Also Brandon Warren. Number one TE in the nation at FSU and evaporated to a nobody when he transferred here.

I know we’ve probably had bigger busts than him but when it comes up he’s always the first person that comes to mind. There’s never been a player that I personally was so confident would be an All-American and 1st round draft pick and basically came here and did nothing.

 

[Carp]

I suppose he had an "okay" career here, but man I remember the hype on Gerald Riggs Jr was something else. Supposed to be the next Jamal Lewis. Had 1 pretty good season, but mostly had a forgettable career.

 

[Voldog1998]

Also Brandon Warren. Number one TE in the nation at FSU and evaporated to a nobody when he transferred here.

Was he here when Dooley was coach ?

 

[Cdywolfe]

Was he here when Dooley was coach ?

I can’t recall the exact timeframe he was here but I think it was the end of the Fulmer years.

 

[Eastknox865]

Travis Cozart

Travis Cozert never got the opportunity.

 

[RDU VOL#14]

He wasn’t.

JG was a 5 star ?

You guys are right. I was thinking he was. I think the next potential answer would be Harrison Bailey then. I’m almost certain he was a 5 star and he’s really had a lot of trouble finding success anywhere he’s been.

Other guys that I think of are guys that were really good, but couldn’t stay off of the weed. Da’Rick, Banks, Coker, D Morley. Those guys were all Sunday talents .

 

[Eastknox865]

Kelley Washington. I think touted himself as “the Answer “. Ended up as more of a cancer.

Washington wasn't a bust he was the best athlete on the team and had a 250 game at wr. He may have been a cancer maybe but he wasn't a bust

 

[Hoggervol]

Daniel Brooks. The guy Fulmer picked over Patrick Willis.

3rd and Chavis was in on this screw up as well.

 

[Brave Volunteer]

Bryce Brown comes to mind

Bryce would've made an impact here had Kiffin not left. Plus he got hurt pre-season when Herman Lathers absolutely lit him up in fall camp. So even going into his freshman year he wasn't 100%. Still, I saw the potential in him!

 

[Brave Volunteer]

Jonathan Kongbo and Kahlil McKenzie.

Also, who was that 5* linebacker that Pruitt signed that showed up like 30lbs overweight? He had grade issues right off the bat and wasn't cleared to play until the week of the opening game. I forgot his name but he played for Propst at Colquitt. He may be the worst.

 

[Brave Volunteer]

Don’t think he was a 5 but he was rated higher than Jalen Hurts

He was a 4 star and the highest rated "dual threat" QB in that class. He must have played against some glaciers in high school!

 

[volmanNC]

I don't know if it was the "biggest"...but certainly a NICE Tennessee Bust...

Very Perky !

 

[volmanNC]

Hurd, Bryce Brown, JG and McKenzie are all good candidates, IMO

I do NOT consider Jalen Hurd a bust!! In fact, I think he was a very good player..