The Not-Quite-Weekly Recruiting Update (5/26-6/4)

[Volunteer_Kirby]

Here is the recruiting roundup for the last 10 days or so. The format is different but everything should be included. Any underlined text will be a relevant link to the quotes/posts from VN and I also added player profiles in case y'all were unfamiliar w/ the prospect. Hope it's not too ugly. Enjoy!

2015

WI DT Khalil McKenzie releases a statement about narrowing his college selection down to two schools, Arizona and Tennessee. Vols are the heavy favorite. He will be announcing July 10th live on TV at The Opening. Butch got this one in the bag.
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FL QB Torrance Gibson releases his "top 7" with Tennessee and Auburn tied at the top, followed by LSU, Oklahoma, OSU, Miami and UCF. (Sorry, no links; I refuse to sift through that dumpster fire of a thread to find the updates.) Visiting this weekend.
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OH LB Jerome Baker says he has a top 3 of OSU, Tennessee, & Florida. Plans to visit Tennessee again on June 21st. - 6/04
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TN OL Drew Richmond. Update (6/03). Recap from 247 (6/04).
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VA OL Austin Clark. Update #1 (5/27), Update #2 (6/04), Update #3 (6/04)
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FL QB Deondre Francois talks recruiting, timetable; - 6/03
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OH DT Elijah Taylor names a top 4 of Ohio State, Notre Dame, Michigan State and Tennessee. - 6/04
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JUCO DB Justin Martin is called a "lock to Tennessee" by his JUCO coach. Update #1 (5/26), Update #2 (6/03), and a recap from 247. (6/04)
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CA QB Sheriron Jones. Update #1 (5/28), Update #2 (5/31), Update #3 (6/04)
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FL RB Dexter Williams (soft verbal to Miami) says Tennessee is still in it. - 6/04
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TN CB Cameron Ordway. Recap from 247. - 6/04
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GA LB Quarte Sapp. Recap from 247. - 6/04
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GA WR Preston Williams talks recruiting. - 6/03
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NC DE Kengera Daniel talks recruiting, Tennessee; - 6/03
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CA QB Sam Darnold. Update #1 (6/03) - Update #2 (6/03)
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GA DT Quentez Johnson releases a top 8 (in order) with Tennessee/Miami tied at the top. - 6/03
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TX WR A.D. Miller is offered by Tennessee. - 6/02
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NC DT Shy Tuttle updates his recruitment. - 6/02
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TX QB Quinten Dormady receives an offer from Tennessee (5/28). Update #1 (5/29), Update #2 (6/01)
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FL S Marcus Walker talks about Tennessee. - 5/31
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AL OL Brandon Kennedy talks about his Tennessee visit with Marlon Davidson & Lyndell Wilson ('16 prospects). - 5/31
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TN WR Van Jefferson. Update #1 (5/27) - Update #2 (5/30)
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JUCO DE Johnathan Calvins is offered, talks Tennessee; - 5/30
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JUCO DB Rasul Douglas talks about his offer from Tennessee and discusses his plans for the future. - 5/30
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VA DT Tim Settle. Recap from a 247 analyst. - 5/29
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AZ WR Christian Kirk visits Tennessee. Update #1 (5/28). Update #2 (5/29).
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Vols have offered rising FL OL Jalen Merrick. - 5/28
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JUCO RB Alvin Kamara. Update. - 5/28
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Rising FL DE Marques Ford releases his "top 8" in no order: Rutgers, Tennessee, Duke, Miami, Nebraska, Virginia Tech, UCF and Clemson. - 5/28
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Vols are the 1st to offer VA linebacker Anfreny Yancey (nephew of former Vol, David Yancey). Called it a "dream offer". - 5/27
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2016

NC QB Austin Kyndall. Update #1 (5/30). Update #2. (6/04)
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LA QB prospect Duece Wallace visits Tennessee. No offer at this point. - 6/04
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FL LB Devin Bush Jr. is offered by Tennessee. - 6/03
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Vols offer LA DT Glen Logan. - 6/01
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Vols offer 5-star TX Safety Brandon Jones. 5/30
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Vols offer WR Dymond Lee. - 5/30
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AL LB Lyndell Wilson talks about his visit to Tennessee. - 5/30
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AL DE Marlon Davidson visits Tennessee with Brandon Kennedy & Lyndell Wilson. - 5/28
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Vols offer stand-out Maryland WR Steven Smothers. Smothers says he was "ecstatic" to receive the offer. - 5/28
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Defensive back Wayne Davis (with notable offers from Tennessee, OSU, & Clemson) high on Vols. - 5/27
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The Enemies:

2015 VA DE Clelin Ferrell commits to Clemson. - 6/04
2015 GA DE Arden Key commits to USCe (again). - 6/03
2015 CA QB Kyle Kearns commits to SMU. - 6/03
2015 FL ATH Chander Cox commits to Auburn. - 6/01
2015 FL ATH Deon Cain commits to Clemson. - 5/30
2015 AL LB Keaton Anderson commits to Alabama. - 5/29
2015 MO TE Hale Henteges commits to Alabama. - 5/25
2016 FL QB Feleipe Franks commits to LSU. - 6/01.

 

[RollerVol]

You are ridiculous bud...in a good way. Thanks! :good!:
GO VOLS!

 

[volsgb95]

Hilarious!

 

[VFL1333]

Very nice

 

[TNVolsScott]

Thanks for the update Kirby. Much appreciated!

 

[Greenevol II]

I created an account just to thank you for this!

 

[Volosaurus rex]

Kirby, it doesn't exactly qualify as an update, but, with respect to the "just-scratching-the-surface-of-his-potential" argument as it pertains to Torrance Gibson, JC Shurburtt, National Advisor for 247 Sports, offered this eyeopening synopsis:

"Upside - He’s only played the quarterback position one year. Ever. It’s the game’s most difficult position and Gibson threw for 1,864 yards and 19 touchdowns while rushing for 1,032 yards and 10 touchdowns leading his team to a state championship. In year one of ever playing the spot. And he’s playing in Florida, the state that produces that most Division I talent in America and in Broward County, one of the most loaded counties in the that state and nationally in terms of speed and talent. That’s why everyone in America recruits there. He’s going up against super talent week in and week out and knocking it out of the park in his first try at the position. All of his mechanical, physical and mental development at the position lies ahead of him in the years down the road. He’s just scratched the surface at the position" (Torrance Gibson debate on quarterback vs. athlete).

 

[DeekT]

Thanks for the update. It is appreciated by all of VN!!

 

[CJBlaze]

Thanx for the work kirby!

 

[FrostyDawg]

Nice touch to include links to the profiles...helpful to those of us that don't get the chance to check on all the threads. :hi:

 

[92volalum]

Thanks for the update Kirby. Much appreciated!

Dude post more love the avi

 

[W.TN.Orange Blood]

:good!: Great job on the updates which are needed & appreciated here in W.TN.

 

[tri_vol]

Nice format