This is great news. I'd rather keep him an OL so we can have Jaques McClendon, Vlad Richards, and this guy who is also very strong. If all 3 were on the OL at the same time it'd be hard to stop the run.
Here is ESPN's evaluation of Peter and we are in his Top 5:
"White will end up playing offensive guard in the future. He is a huge three hundred forty four pounder that really needs to trim down n order to be productive as an offensive lineman. Gives good effort but just can't be a finisher or be effective as a downfield blocker carrying his current weight. Powerful coming off the ball and delivers with his hands an upper body. Can move a base technique defensive lineman off the ball but has trouble if the defender slants or angles. Knee bending is difficult and hips are too high. Does a decent job of zone blocking; takes good first step and he will maul any one in the way. Really gives effort trying to pull and often does get a hit on the defender. Effective double-teamer. Plows upfield making the off tackle play easy to run. Must pass protect from the "two" point stance when playing tackle to have any chance of success. Has to line up as deep as allowed and only give the rusher a one way go; outside. Needs to force defender over the top; can't give the rusher the chance to go inside. White is a big and powerful man that likes to play the game and really hustles. He can be a good player if he loses some weight and works on foot quickness. If he doesn't, he'll be limited to the guard position."
The Vols will be getting a visit from Washington D.C. offensive lineman, Peter White, this week....6-foot5, 340 pounds.
He says he'll be narrowing his list of suitors to a final 5, and says UT and Maryland are the only 2 schools guaranteed a spot in that final 5. His offer list also includes Florida, Oregon, VT, Penn St., Pitt, Miami and NC State.
Rivals ranks him the #6 offensive guard in the country...he's also rated as the strongest lineman in the country.