Sam Pendleton signs with UT - OL transfer from ND

[rocytop2624]

When a team lines up there are 2 guards. Also ND is deep at Oline... here is their depth chart from the playoffs. Pendleton was listed as backup center which might be something people are sleeping on. They have one dude in their 2 deep under 310 and pendleton was the only one under 6'5. Maybe we are bringing him in for insurance at not only guard but center also?


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That's impressive depth.

 

[volmandu]

He struggled a bit with penalties, but was only a true freshman

He will fit good and feel right at home with that aspect ..just kidding.. thank you for the insight on other aspects.

 

[Vol Time All Time]

Going to face tougher competition now though.

ND beat 7 ranked teams this year, so there was plenty of good competition he faced, including a very good A&M front 7 and Penn State. Louisville had 3 guys on their DL who are projected

 

[Vol Time All Time]

Going to face tougher competition now though.

They beat 7 ranked teams this year, which I believe was the most in the country. He faced some very good defensive fronts this year including A&M, Penn State and Louisville who had 3 guys who will be drafted on day 2 or 3.

Georgia's DL was very good and Ohio State's was tops in the nation, but he did not see action against them.

 

[TennesseeTarheel]

Why doesn't he look like his picture?

 

[CAVPUT]

I know nothing about the guy. How solid of an addition is he?

He provides options at both center and guard. Big get IMO.

 

[CAVPUT]

It has been reported Tate already has a $1 million offer and Smith has a $4.5 million offer to enter the portal. Would UT pay $4.5m to team Smith up with Nico?

Not a snowballs chance. Frankly, I think 1.2m for Tate is insane ...if reported numbers are true.

 

[CAVPUT]

Why doesn't he look like his picture?

He matured?

 

[GoVols1998Yeah!]

Boom!

 

[tenascvol]

Began the year starting but got beat out. Talent seems to be there, hopefully he can show it in Orange

I understood he replaced an injured starter. He played very well. When the starter got healthy, he was bumped. I believe he is a quality addition.

 

[Golfprovol]

We better go into 25 with 9 new transfers that can all start. If we don’t we won’t compete.

Ridiculous!

 

[greenbacknative]

Welcome to Rocky Top young man !!!

 

[SockeyeVol]

Correct me if I'm wrong, but I don't think we've ever started an Offensive Lineman recruited by Ellarbee / Huepel in a single game. And now it looks like probably 4 out of 5 starters in 2025 will be transfers. What does that say about recruiting and development? I'm guessing we use a lot of our NIL on transfer OL when we have quite a few offensive Lineman on our roster that haven't seen the field. I was really patient because it takes OL a little longer to develop. But we are now in year 5 with this coaching staff.

This is the first I am hearing this. Please tell me more.

 

[pimo1]

Dude looks 50 years old though, so maybe he has experience beyond his years.

 

[feathersax]

Dude looks 50 years old though, so maybe he has experience beyond his years.

He does look "mature". But Al Wilson didn't have a baby-face in '98...so there's THAT.

 

[madbamahater]

Can he pass block?

 

[GrayWaterCanine]

Can he pass block?

He is tough, but no one's colon can handle that.

 

[Lekvolrrah]

I know nothing about the guy. How solid of an addition is he?

Beat out two seniors to start the season. Ended up getting injured

 

[Vol865]

They beat 7 ranked teams this year, which I believe was the most in the country. He faced some very good defensive fronts this year including A&M, Penn State and Louisville who had 3 guys who will be drafted on day 2 or 3.

Georgia's DL was very good and Ohio State's was tops in the nation, but he did not see action against them.

Schedule was inflated by playing service academies who also took advantage of a weak schedule. At least prior to the playoffs. Indiana isn't really that tough of a game either.

 

[Volunteer_Kirby]

Any scouts know if he brings his lunch pail to work?

 

[tennesseeduke]

We better go into 25 with 9 new transfers that can all start. If we don’t we won’t compete.

Not enough spots

 

[tennesseeduke]

Schedule was inflated by playing service academies who also took advantage of a weak schedule. At least prior to the playoffs. Indiana isn't really that tough of a game either.

lol it was better than ours!

 

[77' Vol]

Notre Dame's Offensive and Defensive Lines pushed UGA all over the field so if he got beat out by some of those guys, he's pretty dang good. Welcome Aboard!!!

 

[OH-Vol]

Great pickup, now just need 1-2 WRs, a DT and another DB this Spring

 

[hUTch2002]

Tate wants to be a #1 receiver; he’s never going to do that at Ohio State with Jeremiah Smith there. That’s coming from the Ohio state side. Texas and Oregon involved here; he has a close relationship with Tennessee and possibly a better chance at being the man here. If it breaks to just pure money, Texas Oregon would be hard to beat. Of course he could also get more from OSU. And his GF is at Oregon as well.

Think youre up to date on the rumors and speculation

If his GF is at Oregon AND they can pay more you can move on. See Beck. Tate will be a Duck.