'25 MD DL Darrion Smith (Tennessee commit)

[GUNTERSVOL]

so this kids gonna be a Warren Sapp/aaron donald hybrid.

Got it.

Whatever CRG designs for him. If they do push for him there is a plan. Diverse offenses may be better contained with diverse situational defenses. Might be a tweener, might be a highlight play guy. Would not bet against CRG and his risk/reward analysis.

 

[AllThingsTN]

He commits today right?

 

[Jackcrevol]

630

 

[#Vol4Life1991]

630

Est? Cst?

 

[volsagain]

Est? Cst?

Yes always

 

[Jackcrevol]

Est? Cst?

yes!

 

[KingVFL]

why do we seem to 'struggle' at dl recruiting specifically?

I think there’s a very good position coach there who hasn’t adjusted particularly well to the new world of recruiting

 

[SugarCC]

Not just Garner wanting this kid...Larry Johnson, as well. The two greatest to ever do it.

 

[DaddyChad]

Not just Garner wanting this kid...Larry Johnson, as well. The two greatest to ever do it.

I think he was being evaluated by several programs. Idk that Ohio State was pushing yet. Bama was starting to sniff around supposedly as well. Kid had several elite programs looking at him.

 

[BigSteve09]

Darrion Smith was back in Knoxville over the weekend and not long after heading back home, he announced his commitment date for July 30. Ohio State is Tennessee’s competition, but coming off the recent visit, the buzz around the Vols has picked up. Smith has visited Tennessee a couple of times, has connected with the staff, and sees a fit in the scheme if he decides to commit to Tennessee.

Simmons

 

[Tennessee Golfer]

why do we seem to 'struggle' at dl recruiting specifically?

As we currently field the best DL in all of college football.

 

[KingVFL]

As we currently field the best DL in all of college football.

It’s a reasonable observation.

Transfers, guys who were already here and pure Chop recruits dominate the DL

 

[Tennessee Golfer]

It’s a reasonable observation.

Transfers, guys who were already here and pure Chop recruits dominate the DL

I don’t care how we get there. Just get there. And we are.

 

[KingVFL]

I don’t care how we get there. Just get there. And we are.

Ok

 

[Ericvol2096]

why do we seem to 'struggle' at dl recruiting specifically?

Dye (I know he may be an edge but I think SDE)
Utley
Loftin (probably SDE)
House (truly beat Bama and UGA)

Is a pretty dang good haul this year.

 

[Jackcrevol]

Dye (I know he may be an edge but I think SDE)
Utley
Loftin (probably SDE)
House (truly beat Bama and UGA)

Is a pretty dang good haul this year.

Why you gotta brung up the past, Eric? Huh? Why?

 

[Jackcrevol]

I think there’s a very good position coach there who hasn’t adjusted particularly well to the new world of recruiting

 

[kemotoe]

I think there’s a very good position coach there who hasn’t adjusted particularly well to the new world of recruiting

Makes sense. RG is an old school guy. Hard nosed and work for what you get. Works well from a coaching perspective, but I can see how he would struggle in the NIL and transfer portal world.

 

[VolFreakJosh]

RG is one of the best at teaching DL.

His coaching style is definitely not for everyone.

If you’re willing to take hard nosed coaching to get better, you won’t find anyone better.

 

[MissionRidgeVol]

More than anything, I like that the SFA link may develop. Kid is quick, no doubt.

 

[LittleVol]

Yes… but our EDGE recruiting is next level

 

[RockyTop140]

Yes… but our EDGE recruiting is next level

We’ve loaded up on edge rushers, even with Bradley transferring we have nothing to worry about there

 

[Woodlawn VOL]

It’s a reasonable observation.

Transfers, guys who were already here and pure Chop recruits dominate the DL

But Garner still pulls his share and nobody can coach them better. And he always personally delivers a late surprise! GBO

 

[RiseToTheTop]

Two of the very best DL coaches to ever do it (Garner, Johnson) are trying to get him. Good offer list.

Sounds good to me.

 

[Woodlawn VOL]

Makes sense. RG is an old school guy. Hard nosed and work for what you get. Works well from a coaching perspective, but I can see how he would struggle in the NIL and transfer portal world.

Garner isn’t struggling. Saban was hard, RG doesn’t fool around with prima donnas. But Garner loves his players, and he gets his share still. Anybody complaining about Garner needs their head examined. GBO