'22 GA WR Kaleb Webb (Tennessee signee)

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turnuptheVOLtage said:
Even if that were the case, do we really need 4WR in one class? We used basically 3 WR exclusively all year. We need OL and DL/LB BAD
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Do we know if we lost more than three to graduation or transfer? They do tend to get injured and will need to keep the room full.
 
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SCOUTING REPORT
“I’m a little bit biased in the fact that he’s one of my guys, but he’s a guy that’s going to check all of the boxes for you. What I mean by that is, a kid that is high in character, work ethic and one that takes academics seriously. He’s a hard worker in the weight room and on the football field – really in everything you do. He’s one of those guys who brings length and brings size. He brings explosiveness to the game.

All in all, while Kaleb is a phenomenal football player, I think he is a better person. You’re going to be a good team when your best players work the hardest. Well, he is one of those guys who works his butt off. He’s not selfish. He enjoys his teammates and enjoys when they are having success. He’s a guy you want in the locker room to build around.”

--- Franklin Stephens, McEachern head football coach



HOW WEBB FITS IN WITH THE VOLS
If you haven’t watched the highlight tape yet, go ahead. You’ll like what you see as a Tennessee fan.
Webb has length and is the perfect fit on the outside in Heupel’s scheme. His frame is solid at 6-foot-3, and at just under 200 pounds, has the makeup to add muscle over the years. The new Tennessee commit has long strides down the field where he’s been used as a deep-threat option for McEachern. His speed is fine, but the strides allow him to get down field in a hurry.

The physicality stands out as he makes a habit of hauling in contested throws. He’s tough to bring down after the catch and often bullies slot corners, safeties, linebackers or whoever is charged in covering him while occasionally in the slot. Route running isn’t bad, but will be refined at the next level.

Versatility is another plus as Webb shines in the return game. He housed two kickoffs and two punts as a senior and plays short stop on punts – running up and scooping the ball in stride. A late bloomer, the four-star broke out as a senior with over 20 combined touchdowns. He’s also been clocked at 10.91 seconds in the 100-meter, a state qualifier at the prep level.


WHAT DOES A KALEB WEBB COMMITMENT MEAN FOR TENNESSEE?

It gives Tennessee another option as the Vols must replace the production of both JaVonta Payton and Velus Jones in Heupel’s efficient system. Webb may not be a day one contributor on offense, but he could work himself into the rotation with a good spring and camp.

At the very least, he should get a look on special teams either as a returner or a contributor. Aside from return both punts and kickoffs, Webb also covered on punt team and could be a good fit on kickoff with the long strides.

But the size, physicality and ability to high-point the football and bring down contested balls is what Heupel and staff love about the prospect. He has a future of hauling in touchdowns on Saturdays. He’ll join Miller, White and Nimrod as rookie receivers for the Vols in 2022.

The question now is, will Tennessee be done at receiver? A lot of that may depend on the next few days for White as Georgia is coming hard. The Vols always wanted four receivers in this class but could potentially add a fifth one. Keep an eye on former Florida commit
CJ Smith who was on campus for an official visit last weekend.

 
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Andrew Ivins, a 247Sports Southeast recruiting analyst, said he was impressed with Webb when he attended McEachern’s season-opening win Aug. 21 in Atlanta against Kell High School of Marietta, Ga. Ivins said Webb thrives at “making contested catches,” and he believes Webb has a bright future at the next level.

“He’s one of the best in the class when it comes to going up and making contested catches,” Ivins said of Webb, who’s ranked by 247Sports as the No. 192 overall prospect and No. 34 wide receiver in the 2022 class.

“When I first saw him back at the Corky Kell Classic, I was shocked that he was committed to ECU just because of his size, speed and how he moved during warmups. Then, he proceeded to score four touchdowns, one of which was a kick return. Kept that production going throughout his senior season and showed that he’s more than just some jump-ball guy, which is why we moved him into the Top247.

“I honestly think he could be an NFL guy one day.”

Webb has been timed at 10.91 seconds in the 100 meters and 22.04 seconds in the 200 meters. This season, he had eight 100-yard games and scored multiple touchdowns seven times in 12 games.

With Tennessee preparing to lose two of its starting wide receivers — seniors Velus Jones Jr. and JaVonta Payton — after this season, Webb is hoping to compete for early playing time with the Vols once he joins them in January as an early enrollee. Ivins said he thinks Webb could see the field early at Tennessee.

“I absolutely think he could play right away or at least be in the rotation on the outside,” Ivins said. “He has come a long way in a short amount of time after catching just 17 passes as a junior, and it seems as if his best football is still ahead of him, which is encouraging.

“Biggest thing will probably be adjusting to the play speed at the next level, but going through spring football will be huge.”

Ivins said he continues “to be impressed with what Heupel is doing in SEC country” on the recruiting trail. Ivins said Webb and another of the Vols’ recent pickups from the Atlanta area, Top247 edge rusher Joshua Josephs of North Cobb High School in Kennesaw, Ga., in particular have caught his attention.

“Webb and Joshua Josephs had some of the best senior seasons in the Peach State,” Ivins said.
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