“It was phenomenal getting back to Rocky Top,” Harrell told
On3 after the Vols’ spring game. “There were over 50,000 fans there for the spring game. The love has grown since January and I definitely made the right choice.”
Josh Heupel and the Tennessee offense had the Vols in the mix for an SEC championship and a spot in the College Football Playoff for much of last season.
As the Vols look to turn the chapter to
Joe Milton, former On3 No. 1 overall QB
Nico Iamaleava and also
Navy Shuler had reps during the spring game that caught Harrell’s eye.
“It didn’t matter what quarterback was in the game at the time; they all made plays,” said Harrell, the
No. 108 overall player in the On300.
“Joe, Nico and Navy are all great players, and to know that I’ll have a chance to be there with Nico and Navy makes me feel good.”
Iamaleava and Harrell also spent time together after the spring game and have grown close in the process.
“Nico’s a good person and he cares about his teammates and he’ll do anything to win — he’s a winner,” Harrell asserted. “It was good spending some time with Nico and all of the players over there treat me like family.”
Harell made a pair of visits to Rocky Top this spring and a third trip is already locked in on the calendar.
The On300 wide receiver from Mississippi will be back on campus on June 23-25 weekend, this time for an official visit.
The recent spring game trip left Harrell with even more anticipation about his next visit.
“The visit was great and I felt the love from everyone,” Harrell said. “I signed autographs for some of the fans, especially some of the kids and they really made my day. I enjoyed Knoxville and I can’t wait to be back for my official (visit).”