‘23 NC WR Nathan Leacock (Tennessee)

[Bassmaster_Vol]

I’d also bet dollars to donuts if Bama wanted him and he committed there he’d go from a 3 star to a 4 or 5 soon after.

I'd be surprised if Leacock finishes as a three star. Just got a Michigan offer a month or so ago, and is 6'2, 200 pounds, and can run a 10.8. Not a 3 star athlete imo.

 

[VolFreakJosh]

I'd be surprised if Leacock finishes as a three star. Just got a Michigan offer a month or so ago, and is 6'2, 200 pounds, and can run a 10.8. Not a 3 star athlete imo.

These are the same recruiting services that has Jalen Smith a 3 star who dominates against top tier talent in Georgia.

 

[LittleVol]

I'd be surprised if Leacock finishes as a three star. Just got a Michigan offer a month or so ago, and is 6'2, 200 pounds, and can run a 10.8. Not a 3 star athlete imo.

He had to share catches with another 4 star last year.

Also, i think he's 6'4 200 legit. Running 10.8
He's definitely worth a spot in this class

 

[Bassmaster_Vol]

He had to share catches with another 4 star last year.

Also, i think he's 6'4 200 legit. Running 10.8
He's definitely worth a spot in this class

6'4 and running that fast is even better. This is not a 3 star player imo.

 

[Pridedad]

6'4 and running that fast is even better. This is not a 3 star player imo.

Agree will likely get his 4th * but not until after he commits and the negga vols only look at when they commit.


Edit: unless they lose a star!

 

[walkenvol]

Piss on them

In touch with your inner R Kelly?

 

[OrngeJuiceJones]

 

[Devo182]

In touch with your inner R Kelly?

 

[OrngeJuiceJones]

UT putting on more steam

UT is probably the front runner here, and a possible bump in ratings to 4star.

 

[HoleInTheRoof]

I’d also bet dollars to donuts if Bama wanted him and he committed there he’d go from a 3 star to a 4 or 5 soon after.

Yeah….probably. But they don’t. Neither did uga, osu, Clemson etc. So there’s that.

 

[PlanetVolunteer]

Wright will be much better after a year in S&C and with experience.

I hope so. Need him to step up since we couldn't bring in a transfer.

 

[vettefool]

Yeah….probably. But they don’t. Neither did uga, osu, Clemson etc. So there’s that.

You guys have a big inferiority complex. See a good shrink.

 

[DaddyChad]

Not worried about WRs. Heupel will make whoever is here a dynamic WR.

 

[T2P_Priceless]

I’d also bet dollars to donuts if Bama wanted him and he committed there he’d go from a 3 star to a 4 or 5 soon after.

I agree and understandably so. They are proven evaluators, top of CFB where all players want to go. If they take someone it means they are elite or way above average. Hopefully our evals are great and we'll get there soon as well.

Remember, the recruiting services rely heavily on evals of big time schools

 

[Devo182]

Not worried about WRs. Heupel will make whoever is here a dynamic WR.

This is fact. WRs and RBs are the least value-added positions on the team. Certainly will be happy with superstars, but not necessary.

Otoh talent on defense is 99% NECESSARY.

 

[Woodlawn VOL]

I think Pickens and Patterson were both better open field runners in that they could stop/start and make people miss. Gault just had great straight line speed. And he was an example of track speed translating to football, which it doesn't always do.

Your right there, they were better at making people miss. But when Gault could just go straight it was like a watching a rocket. He was the fastest player on the field for sure. GBO!

 

[Vols1117]

Interesting discussion, Carl Pickens was one who did not appear to be flying, but e’rbody seemed to be in slow motion. It’s the damndest thing! Cliff Branch had speed and route running ability. Track guys = straight ahead speed, lateral movements are not needed. It’s all in the hips, just ask Shakira . Gotta have a good triggerman too

Carl was one one of the best all around athletes we ever had. Good on both sides of the ball. Punt returner, receiver, defensive back when needed. Hope Seldon turns out like Carl Pickens!! GBO!!!

 

[bigl3327]

Leacock, Seldon, and Spillman give you a lot of added size and speed to the WR room.

 

[LittleVol]

I hope so. Need him to step up since we couldn't bring in a transfer.

Well, we recruited two studs.
The transfer back wasn't a huge need.
Just means the the two freshman will need to be ready to contribute.

Wright was ready as a freshman, and both Williams-Thomas , and Sampson are better prospects imo.

 

[PlanetVolunteer]

Well, we recruited two studs.
The transfer back wasn't a huge need.
Just means the the two freshman will need to be ready to contribute.

Wright was ready as a freshman, and both Williams-Thomas , and Sampson are better prospects imo.

And maybe Whitehead could give us more.

The real question is

Will anyone be as good as Tiyon Evans?

 

[Ron Swanson]

Yeah….probably. But they don’t. Neither did uga, osu, Clemson etc. So there’s that.

Guess he sucks then.

 

[Ericvol2096]

Yeah….probably. But they don’t. Neither did uga, osu, Clemson etc. So there’s that.

Glad they don’t. Go Nathan!!

 

[LittleVol]

And maybe Whitehead could give us more.

The real question is

Will anyone be as good as Tiyon Evans?

Evans looked a 2nd rd running back when he was healthy.
I'm going to say no, but thoae guys have a different attitude than Evans. A better attitude.

Evans left because he felt Heupel was running him ragged while he was hurt.
There's truth to that, but it was one game during one series, and he got bent out of shape.

So they can duplicate or replace his numbers i think. I'm more worried about our passing game and keeping HH healthy.

 

[VolByLaw]

Which brings us to who is next and we believe that will be Nathan Leacock. Leacock has been close the last several weeks but has continued to push things back. As of now we expect him to do something in the next 7-10 days.

-VQ

 

[PlanetVolunteer]

Evans looked a 2nd rd running back when he was healthy.
I'm going to say no, but thoae guys have a different attitude than Evans. A better attitude.

Evans left because he felt Heupel was running him ragged while he was hurt.
There's truth to that, but it was one game during one series, and he got bent out of shape.

So they can duplicate or replace his numbers i think. I'm more worried about our passing game and keeping HH healthy.

Yeah just need to get deeper. Need Wright and Whitehead to be better and at least JWT able to contribute right away.