'25 TN LB Austin Howard (Vanderbilt commit)

[MoB_MoVols]

Speaking of linebackers, Tennessee would like to add another one to this class, and they are continuing to pursue Mississippi State commitment Austin Howard. He is planning to make his way to Knoxville for the Alabama game next month.

-VQ

 

[UpstateVol613]

 

[allvolrecruiting]

He was at Vandy this weekend. Sounds promising for them

 

[MoB_MoVols]

Tennessee wants to add at least one more linebacker if not two more. That’s why Austin Howard is coming in this weekend. He is a tough one to figure out, but in talking to him, it is clear that he likes the recruiting process. He is committed to Mississippi State as of now, but we do not believe that will stick and a flip to either Vanderbilt or Tennessee seems most likely.

-VQ

 

[Go Fight Win]

 

[HoleInTheRoof]

I mean, if you were at that game last night and came away thinking “naw, I think I’d rather go to Vanderbilt or miss state” then you might want to get your head checked

 

[Go Fight Win]

believe it more an issue of being granted the go ahead or not

 

[HoleInTheRoof]

believe it more an issue of being granted the go ahead or not

Makes sense. His offer list isn’t too impressive and I want to say the on3 guys made it sound like we were still in on Perlotte not that long ago. Plus Brennan Annes.

 

[Go Fight Win]

I love this kid’s film

 

[jvols1999]

believe it more an issue of being granted the go ahead or not

I sort of wonder if this isn't going to end up being similar to the Sensabaugh recruitment where someone (in that case Mizzou, in this case Memphis, maybe Vandy) is going to be willing to pay a solid if-not-elite prospect way more than we are.

 

[Go Fight Win]

good comp. Sensabaugh loss still irks me, I think he's going to be special

 

[HoleInTheRoof]

 

[dascoop]

He will announce later today that he’s down to Tennessee and Vanderbilt.

 

[SGMVols]

If he goes to Vandy it means he wasn’t a take. No kid is choosing Vandy over us. Even GMac didn’t do that and he’s a multi-generational Vandy legacy.

 

[Jackcrevol]

If he goes to Vandy it means he wasn’t a take. No kid is choosing Vandy over us. Even GMac didn’t do that and he’s a multi-generational Vandy legacy.

Uh oh, be careful. Famous last words.

Kid is a three star, Vandy owns three stars.

 

[#Vol4Life1991]

He will announce later today that he’s down to Tennessee and Vanderbilt.

If he picks vandy, some ppl will lose it and candy fans will boast. When in reality, he probably wasnt a take

 

[jvols1999]

"Tom's Take: I think Vanderbilt is pushing harder than Tennessee right now. I see Clark Lea and his staff eventually landing him. That said, I believe the next few weeks gives the Volunteer staff an opportunity to figure out how they want to play it and whether or not they are going to go all-in. However, it also gives the Commodores staff a chance to take things up another notch. We'll see how both sides play it moving forward."

 

[LittleVol]

If he picks vandy, some ppl will lose it and candy fans will boast. When in reality, he probably wasnt a take

I think he’s a take but Vandy just wants him a lot more. They need him a lot more.

He looks the part but I don’t see him physically dominating the opponent like you see with Harmon. I’m fine with him going to Vandy

 

[allvolrecruiting]

I think he’s a take but Vandy just wants him a lot more. They need him a lot more.

He looks the part but I don’t see him physically dominating the opponent like you see with Harmon. I’m fine with him going to Vandy

I don't think physicality will be a problem for Howard. He's bigger than Harmon too. In terms of his recruitment I think you hit it spot on with the first line. Vandy does do well with linebackers fwiw. He's going to be a good player for whichever program gets him

 

[OrangeMoundTNVol]

We really don’t pursue the 6’5 240lb thumpers at mike, I’m guessing because the amount of snaps they will be required to play.

 

[JT3]

We really don’t pursue the 6’5 240lb thumpers at mike, I’m guessing because the amount of snaps they will be required to play.

We need them to run sideline to sideline. We need more athletic LBs in our scheme.

 

[allvolrecruiting]

We really don’t pursue the 6’5 240lb thumpers at mike, I’m guessing because the amount of snaps they will be required to play.

If they're 6'5/240 they are an end

 

[swchandler1988]

We really don’t pursue the 6’5 240lb thumpers at mike, I’m guessing because the amount of snaps they will be required to play.

All of our linebackers are 6’1-6’3 and in the 230-240 range. Pili is just as big as Josephs. Telander is 6’2 238. Carter is 6’1 235. Howard at 6’1.5 225 is exactly the type of LB we pursue

Edit: unless you were implying this is why we’re going after Howard, because he does fit our criteria

 

[jvols1999]

I don't think physicality will be a problem for Howard. He's bigger than Harmon too. In terms of his recruitment I think you hit it spot on with the first line. Vandy does do well with linebackers fwiw. He's going to be a good player for whichever program gets him

How would you compare Howard and Anes?

 

[MarcoVol]

RC says he’s headed to Vandy this wkend for their game vs TX.

Also Memphis is a dark horse to get a visit and not to discount that FedEx NIL money.

Vols looking to add 1 maybe 2 more LBs to class.