'19 MS DT DaJon Terry

Also..... BOOM!

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Middleton has been talking this guy up on his Instagram. I wouldn’t think someone who was jumping ship would be actively recruiting for the school. If Middleton and Solomon stay:
Rs Sr Blakely- 6’2 280
Rs So Simmons-6’2 330
So O. Thomas- 6’4 316
Rs Fr D Bailey- 6’3 290
Rs Jr Garland- 6’3 310
Sr L. Bumphus- 6’3 295
Rs Jr Emerson- 6’3 290
Sr M. Butler- 6’4 295
Rs Sr Middleton 6’7 305
Sr Solomon- 6’5 320
Rs Sr Tremblay- 6’5 270
Rs So D. Terry- 6’4 320
 
This guy sounds like he has some real upside (Boom!), more so than Tremblay, who seems to be a higher floor/lower ceiling type guy. I know Middleton is supposedly out the door, if Solomon is as well, then these two guys should be competing for staring spots alongside Butler.

Edit: Even better if Middleton and Solomon return.
 
Looks like he's gonna have 4 years of eligibility too, assuming this covid year didn't count towards it.


BOOM
 
Middleton has been talking this guy up on his Instagram. I wouldn’t think someone who was jumping ship would be actively recruiting for the school. If Middleton and Solomon stay:
Rs Sr Blakely- 6’2 280
Rs So Simmons-6’2 330
So O. Thomas- 6’4 316
Rs Fr D Bailey- 6’3 290
Rs Jr Garland- 6’3 310
Sr L. Bumphus- 6’3 295
Rs Jr Emerson- 6’3 290
Sr M. Butler- 6’4 295
Rs Sr Middleton 6’7 305
Sr Solomon- 6’5 320
Rs Sr Tremblay- 6’5 270
Rs So D. Terry- 6’4 320

That is some talent to work with! Extremely solid rotation of guys!
 
On one hand, explosive player who's best ball is likely ahead of him. Still fairly new to the game and has had a solid amount of success on the field. Likely starter.

On the other hand, quit on his team and is a coward for not sticking around with a new staff he doesn't know and took the easier road by going to a team with a brighter outlook. Real scumbag move.

Tough one. Not sure how to feel.
 
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Terry is not just a big body in the middle of the defense. This is a kid with an immense amount of untapped potential who has really only played two full seasons of football in his life. He will plug into the middle of Tennessee's defense, and I feel confident that he will make a push to start, as Rodney Garner will look to revamp that front group, which struggled mightily at times in the spring. Measuring in at 6'4", 320lbs, Terry is already a space-eater, but when disengaged from a blocker, he moves like he is 265lbs. He pursues well in all phases of the game, and he has developed a nice move set for this stage of his career, which should only continue to improve under Rodney Garner. This is a guy that will give centers all that they want in one-on-one situations.

Impact Rating: 8.5 of 10
I know it seems I have been high on all of these transfer ratings of late, but they have all addressed a key need, and the Tennessee staff is truly excited to get these players in the mix. Terry is no different. Adding Juwan Mitchell was huge for the Vols, but putting Terry in front of him makes that even more significant. Terry is not a guy that many centers and guards are going to be able to handle one-on-one all game long. He will beat them at some point, and if an offensive line even has to chip him in support before moving to the second level, it frees Mitchell up, even more, to make plays with his quickness to the point attack. The second reason Terry's addition is critical for the Vols is that this is bringing in a guy who has handled his business academically and understands the demands of college on and off the field. Finally, he has four years remaining to play. He was a redshirt freshman last fall during the free-to-play COVID season, so he will have four years in Knoxville. It addresses major needs on a lot of fronts for Tennessee.

Impact Report: Vols Add Massive DT with High Upside in Da'Jon Terry
4 years to play, and to get developed right by Garner. Man this dude is gonna be highly sought after in a few years by NFL teams with his size and athleticism already in place.
 
On one hand, explosive player who's best ball is likely ahead of him. Still fairly new to the game and has had a solid amount of success on the field. Likely starter.

On the other hand, quit on his team and is a coward for not sticking around with a new staff he doesn't know and took the easier road by going to a team with a brighter outlook. Real scumbag move.

Tough one. Not sure how to feel.
Your half right. If he would have jumped to Kansas State or some rival that the Jayhawks play on an annual basis then that would be scumbaggy.
 

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