'20 FL DE Morven Joseph (UT SIGNEE)

[85SugarVol]

Thanks brother

 

[85SugarVol]

Impressive film.

He gets up to speed quickly, arrives at the ball with tremendous force.

 

[gainesvol82]

Looks like he can be a helluva OLB. Landing him definitely softens the blow of not getting Ojulari.

His initial burst getting off the line is elite. I also like how he accelerates into tackles and gets there violently.

Hoping he can put on 25-35 pounds and keep his quickness.

 

[bigl3327]

Coaches said they're going to start him off inside.

 

[LittleVol]

Looks like he can be a helluva OLB. Landing him definitely softens the blow of not getting Ojulari.

His initial burst getting off the line is elite. I also like how he accelerates into tackles and gets there violently.

Hoping he can put on 25-35 pounds and keep his quickness.

He's already about 230. He'll all play LB positions. I think Pruitt wants to see someone take charge next to Henry To'oto'o.
If JJ Peterson isn't ready now, then he won't ever be.

Joseph will be learning ILB first. If you look at his film he's playing at DE, OLB, and ILB. He's s stud that won't redshirt.

 

[VolFreakJosh]

His film screams 5* imo.

Great speed and never gives up on the play.

Biggest steal in this class.

 

[orange parmejohn]

Coaches said they're going to start him off inside.

Dang I thought this kid was projected at DE. Who are our future DE’s?

 

[Ulysees E. McGill]

Dang I thought this kid was projected at DE. Who are our future DE’s?

You thought this kid is a 3-4 DE?

 

[T Dog]

Dang I thought this kid was projected at DE. Who are our future DE’s?

Baron, maybe Eason if he keeps growing, thinly D. Bailey can play across the line.

 

[T Dog]

You thought this kid is a 3-4 DE?

He is still on Butchs plan, we tryna straighten him out.

 

[butchna]

Dang I thought this kid was projected at DE. Who are our future DE’s?

CURRENT edges are Bennett and Johnson...with Harrison and Crouch in reserve and Tyler Baron looking for snaps.

 

[orange parmejohn]

You thought this kid is a 3-4 DE?

I thought he was because I thought I read it. I don’t know what his height/weight.

 

[Ulysees E. McGill]

I thought he was because I thought I read it. I don’t know what his height/weight.

He is undersized right now even for 3-4 OLB...long and lean...think Maggitt or Taylor as freshman, but he is a little more developed physically than they were at this point. He will be a beast rush OLB in time...extremely explosive.

 

[Vol Main]

CURRENT edges are Bennett and Johnson...with Harrison and Crouch in reserve and Tyler Baron looking for snaps.

Current edges not too shabby, imo.

 

[Joe Dirt]

When Pruitt coached Alabama's defense, Tim Williams absolutely killed us (and everyone else). He used him off the edge, dropped in coverage, and standing up at times.

Pruitt's been looking for that guy since he's been here, and I think Morven, Crouch, and Harrison are all going to get looks in that role this year.

Morven reminds me so much of Tim Williams and that's a compliment.

 

[UTMVol76]

I think the key to recruiting these kids is not who can put physical their opponent, but who is coachable and had that football IQ to take it to a new level after learning technique when there is an athlete of equal ability across from them.

 

[TrippieRedd]

When Pruitt coached Alabama's defense, Tim Williams absolutely killed us (and everyone else). He used him off the edge, dropped in coverage, and standing up at times.

Pruitt's been looking for that guy since he's been here, and I think Morven, Crouch, and Harrison are all going to get looks in that role this year.

Morven reminds me so much of Tim Williams and that's a compliment.

Tim Williams is a great comparison. I’m even more excited about him now.

 

[Orangeburst]

When Pruitt coached Alabama's defense, Tim Williams absolutely killed us (and everyone else). He used him off the edge, dropped in coverage, and standing up at times.

Pruitt's been looking for that guy since he's been here, and I think Morven, Crouch, and Harrison are all going to get looks in that role this year.

Morven reminds me so much of Tim Williams and that's a compliment.

We are brewing up something special. Not sure if Morven is an EE, but Spring game should be packed.

 

[TrippieRedd]

Not going to lie, I think a lot of these defensive recruits we got in this class will be pros.

 

[chargervol]

Not going to lie, I think a lot of these defensive recruits we got in this class will be pros.

Agree. Heck, they have to be, their opposition will.
Man, this conference isn't for the meek.

 

[jakez4ut]

Agree. Heck, they have to be, their opposition will.
Man, this conference isn't for the meek.

... Vandy says hold my beer while I cash this check...

 

[chargervol]

... Vandy says hold my beer while I cash this check...

True. Should probably add a "doormat" clause.

 

[jakez4ut]

True. Should probably add a "doormat" clause.

Much more accurate description, yes

 

[HoleInTheRoof]

Here are the players with the best chance to be key contributors and make an immediate impact as true freshmen.

5. Morven Joseph, edge rusher
Like Baron, Joseph could be an impact player, and the Vols are short on those at outside linebacker. The former Florida State commit was one of two Vols’ signees they landed after Willie Taggart was fired. The Vols held off Florida and Florida State to pull the four-star talent out of the Sunshine State, and the 6-foot-2, 220-pounder can provide some major speed off the edge. Last year at Lake Gibson, he made 115 tackles and 28 tackles for loss. This recruiting staff loves winning and production, and Joseph did a lot of that in his high school career. He may have to add some weight, but Joseph is capable of cracking the rotation immediately.

-Ubben

 

[HoleInTheRoof]