Rivals analyst on Jeremy Pruitt's recruiting: Vols ahead of schedule?

[Freak]

3. VOLUNTEERS AHEAD OF SCHEDULE UNDER PRUITT?

Tennessee has attracted the attention of five-stars Quavaris Crouch and Darnell Wright, the top two prospects in the 2019 Rivals100. That’s heady stuff for new head coach Jeremy Pruitt.

The Vols have also landed one of the top offensive lineman in this class in Grayson’s Wanya Morris and are expected to get a commitment this week from Rivals250 wide receiver Ramel Keyton. And let’s not forget recent tight end commitment Sean Brown out of Georgia who could be a super sleeper. Tennessee's class only boasts six commits at this point, but it's still ranked No. 25 in the country and has a solid 3.33 average star ranking. With players like Lance Wilhoite, Kane Patterson, Andrew Booth, Khris Bogle, Jalen Curry and others showing great interest, there are a lot of opportunities for the Vols' class to climb the rankings.

Pruitt has a direct approach to recruiting and it’s a good fit for Tennessee. He's done a great job of getting some big-name guys on campus. Pruitt wants players who will run through a wall for him and I think that approach will benefit him in the long run. The Vols may not land either Crouch or Wright, who knows, but I like the way things are unfolding for Tennessee in 2019 and especially in 2020.

-- Mike Farrell

 

[bigorange34232]

I think if signing day was today Wright would sign with Tennessee. Crouch maybe too, he's tough to get much on.

 

[orange parmejohn]

I think if signing day was today Wright would sign with Tennessee. Crouch maybe too, he's tough to get much on.

If Pruitt fields a competetive team this season, early signing day is going to be a day of celebration.

 

[WhatInVolnation]

The "especially in 2020" statement is pretty jaw dropping. 2019 looks to be a very good class. If 2020 is better, that is a very good sign for our Vols and this staff.

 

[HoleInTheRoof]

The average star rating of 3.33 is misleading because Middleton is not ranked currently. Out of high school he was a four star. Could easily end up back there after he’s ranked this year in JUCO.

 

[Orange defense]

2018 will be special. He is out working every coach for these prospects right now. This is why I say Smart can’t beat Pruitt, Mullen can’t beat Pruitt, or that South Carolina guy can’t beat Pruitt. 100% faith from day one, when he was hired. 👍❤️🤭

 

[Orange defense]

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May 7
FUN FACT:

#Vols average star rating for the CURRENT roster (players already on campus AND players who will join the team in the summer) is 3.36.

Florida’s is 3.32.

Any time you can be better than the Gators is a good day. 🍊

 

[bignewt]

Where is that gator hack writer's weak ass blog story from last week? Ryan Green. What a waste of oxygen.

 

[jakez4ut]

The "especially in 2020" statement is pretty jaw dropping. 2019 looks to be a very good class. If 2020 is better, that is a very good sign for our Vols and this staff.

2020 should be a HUGE class. i think this class will be really good, don't get me wrong, but the way they've already started with a good number of 20 prospects, and the way he's going about it....i'll be a little surprised if the 20 class isn't a lock for a top 10 class, if not better.

 

[orangeluvr]

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May 7
FUN FACT:

#Vols average star rating for the CURRENT roster (players already on campus AND players who will join the team in the summer) is 3.36.

Florida’s is 3.32.

Any time you can be better than the Gators is a good day. 🍊

We were better than fla. and scar, lost due to piss for coaching. With the $$ were're paying those days better be over.