'22 FL DT Jordan Phillips (Tennessee transfer)

[allvolrecruiting]

Tennessee defensive-line commitment visits another SEC school

Which school? Probably Florida

 

[Fingers]

The Class of 2022 defensive lineman from Ocoee (Fla.) High School traveled to home-state school Florida on Saturday for its season opener against Florida Atlantic. Phillips remains committed to Tennessee, but he said he enjoyed himself during his visit with the Gators.

"It was pretty cool," Phillips told 247Sports' Blake Alderman following Florida's 35-14 win over the Owls. "I had never been to an actual game at Florida. I've been there before for a camp and everything like that, but I had never been to an actual game.

"They had a pretty cool atmosphere and I got a chance to see some of my guys that I know personally, so that was cool. A chance to see the whole coaching experience, that was good, too."

As of right now, I am committed to Tennessee," said Phillips, who's ranked by 247Sports as the No. 60 defensive lineman in the 2022 class and the No. 44 senior from the state of Florida.

"Coach (Josh) Heupel, we talk every day, almost, and (defensive line) coach (Rodney) Garner is a great guy, too, and he hits me up. I talk to Coach Chop a lot, too," Phillips added, referring to Vols defensive line analyst Levorn Harbin.

"They let me know Florida still wants me, and they talk to me about their whole program and things in general they have going on, and even stuff outside of recruiting like family vibes."

callahan

 

[utvolmaniac]

As of right now, I am committed to Tennessee,

"They let me know Florida still wants me, and they talk to me about their whole program and things in general they have going on, and even stuff outside of recruiting like family vibes."

Hate the phrase, but “He gone”.

 

[vols 30]

As of right now, I am committed to Tennessee,

"They let me know Florida still wants me, and they talk to me about their whole program and things in general they have going on, and even stuff outside of recruiting like family vibes."

Hate the phrase, but “He gone”.

"As of right now" = he gone

 

[butchna]

What are we worried about? He’s a 3 star.

 

[Batman1948]

What are we worried about? He’s a 3 star.

Most of our recruits are 3 stars---we need them all to stay

 

[butchna]

Most of our recruits are 3 stars---we need them all to stay

We’ll just get another one…trees.

 

[Big Gucci Sosa]

You already know

 

[Bassmaster_Vol]

He's not gone even though Catbone hopes he is.

He hasn't visited us for a game yet. He will, and Garner will not lose this kid

 

[OGbabyaviVol]

Rodney Garner is our DL coach…not worried no matter what he does.

 

[Volfanatic_20]

Sure any time a kid goes on visits you should feel uneasy. He continues to say good things but the fact he is going to other campuses is a sign of concern.

-AP

 

[Blake25p]

-AP

So nothing we didn’t already know, thanks AP.

 

[lilesrt]

So nothing we didn’t already know, thanks AP.

These guys make a living from stating the obvious. Rarely due they give firm predictions.

 

[HoleInTheRoof]

Flip watch

 

[GoVolsGo54]

If you don’t want to get coached by one of the best in the league right now then be my guest.

 

[Jackcrevol]

If you don’t want to get coached by one of the best in the league right now then be my guess.

Is that just a best guest?

 

[Berry4Heisman14]

If you don’t want to get coached by one of the best in the league right now then be my guess.

Our D line didn’t look too great Saturday

 

[logginlarry]

Okay, but we rushed 4 most of the day and there were at least 5 blockers.

 

[Jackcrevol]

Our D line didn’t look too great Saturday

Didnt have a great day. Went against all Seniors I believe.

Still think we're getting better play than last year. Last year we couldnt get a push against TN Tech

 

[VolInDayton]

I've been encouraged by what I have seen out of Butler, Baron, and Simmons. This is a a unit that went a year without any coaching.

 

[VOLINVONORE]

Our D line didn’t look too great Saturday

Actually our DL looked pretty good, especially doing what they are asked to do. It will be even better with Young playing now. I am not worried about our DL at all.

 

[miket4god]

Actually our DL looked pretty good, especially doing what they are asked to do. It will be even better with Young playing now. I am not worried about our DL at all.

Our D line didn’t look too great Saturday

96 rushing yards on 45 carries with 4 tackles for loss is very good. NOt enough pressure on the QB, but we knew that would be a problem with teh personnel that we have. I'd say they did very good against a senior laden OL.

 

[OGbabyaviVol]

Okay, but we rushed 4 most of the day and there were at least 5 blockers.

This. Pitt actually went to a lot of protection with 6-7 blockers. Still have no idea why we didn’t just stay in man to man, instead of letting them pick us apart in zone.

 

[chaseasl]

96 rushing yards on 45 carries with 4 tackles for loss is very good. NOt enough pressure on the QB, but we knew that would be a problem with teh personnel that we have. I'd say they did very good against a senior laden OL.

I was thinking the same thing. Of course we need more pressure on the QB, hopefully Young will be able to help with that, but overall the D line has been a bright spot.

 

[onevol74]

Our D line didn’t look too great Saturday

Gave up less than 100 yards rushing. What is your problem?