On the other hand, Vols coaches have their work cut out for them to land former Brainerd star Cory Hall, despite the fact he originally signed with Tennessee before playing one season at Northwest Mississippi Junior College.
Hall, a 6-foot-5, 275-pound defensive end who had 11 sacks in his first year at Northwest, was granted a medical redshirt last season to heal an injured shoulder and will have three years of eligibility remaining.
Hall said he is beginning the recruiting process anew after UT’s coaching change. Although he has eliminated Auburn, Hall said he will choose from Florida State, Missouri, Alabama, Florida, Kentucky, Oregon and Syracuse, as well as waiting to speak with Kiffin.
“I’m curious to see what the new staff at Tennessee thinks of me,” said Hall, who plans to enroll in January at whatever school he chooses.
“Whenever there is a coaching change, the new staff has to make up a lot of ground. They’re at a disadvantage because you don’t know them.
“But ultimately, most of us sign wherever we can get on the field quickest and make an impact.”
