'19 TN LB Kane Patterson (Clemson commit)

[peaygolf]

I'm always a little leery of kids at the 2nd tier of private schools in Nashville like CPA. If he was at MBA, Ensworth, or Brentwood Academy he's a slam dunk. But every now and then there is a Bituli running around at NCS so he could be all that, it's just the people I know in Nashville that were gaga over Bituli are kind of "meh" about this youngster.

YEP!
Look across town at FRA. Mitchel and Wilhoite They are so overrated it's ridiculous.

 

[millst987]

Pass

 

[GiggerVol]

Pass

I would pass as well. I too think he's overrated

 

[millst987]

Has a Dillon Bates feel to him

 

[KTownVFL]

Him or To’oto’o or the other guy, yep. They will figure it out somehow.

To'oto'o > Patterson. And still feel good about him being a VOL

 

[chavisut]

CPA beat Ensworth last night.

Kid could be a bust, like any other prospect, but anybody that is a take for Ohio State with as many offers as him has talent/potential.

 

[chavisut]

I'm always a little leery of kids at the 2nd tier of private schools in Nashville like CPA. If he was at MBA, Ensworth, or Brentwood Academy he's a slam dunk. But every now and then there is a Bituli running around at NCS so he could be all that, it's just the people I know in Nashville that were gaga over Bituli are kind of "meh" about this youngster.

NCS plays smaller competition than CPA FWIW.

 

[Johncarter53]

Did CPA move up in classification ?

 

[FlyFishnVol]

6-1 205 ILB might be one reason, CJP has a specific height and weight for his LBs. Not saying this guy can't get there, but when your DL and OL are 6'4'+ it might be a little difficult to see the flow of the ball............jmo, I am not a coach, but it seems CJP has standards..........now, can he be a FB?.................absolutely.

 

[butchna]

I can only imagine how ripped to shreds he's getting on OSU boards.

And by that assistant coach who took a shot at JG on Twitter about being “afraid of competition” and...oh wait.

 

[Sleegro]

6-1 205 ILB might be one reason, CJP has a specific height and weight for his LBs. Not saying this guy can't get there, but when your DL and OL are 6'4'+ it might be a little difficult to see the flow of the ball............jmo, I am not a coach, but it seems CJP has standards..........now, can he be a FB?.................absolutely.

Not debating whether he should be here or not. Just the size thing. 6'1 and 205 is exactly what jj Peterson was listed at last year until after the season when he started bulking up for college.

 

[WoodsmanVol]

He's ours. No if or buts about it.
Four-star, in-state Tennessee Vols LB target Kane Patterson decommits from Ohio State

 

[FlyFishnVol]

Not debating whether he should be here or not. Just the size thing. 6'1 and 205 is exactly what jj Peterson was listed at last year until after the season when he started bulking up for college.

Not debating whether he should be here or not. Just the size thing. 6'1 and 205 is exactly what jj Peterson was listed at last year until after the season when he started bulking up for college.

Good point, I did say, can he get there? =).........but isn't JJ already one of those "ready to play" type players? I still think 6'1" is a little small..........I like the 6'3" 230-240lbs LBs they have to be able to shed those guards coming off the line......like I said, I am no coach..........far from it........it just seems with today's athletic OL, the LB need to be bigger and stronger.

 

[HuntlandVolinColo]

That would be yet another jewel in our class and help us close the gap between AL and GA for 2019 recruiting class.

LBs are key to the 3-4 Defense too.

 

[therickbol]

Has a Dillon Bates feel to him

Whether you admit it or not, your opinion is based on the fact the are both white. Come on now! You have not evaluated tape of both of them and noticed that they play similar and have similar shortcomings.

 

[#Vol4Life1991]

To'oto'o > Patterson. And still feel good about him being a VOL

Gut feeling or you hearing things?

 

[chargervol]

He's ours. No if or buts about it.
Four-star, in-state Tennessee Vols LB target Kane Patterson decommits from Ohio State

Not as convinced he's a 'for certain' take at this point. I know, I know "but stars". Maybe but we'll see.

 

[AstonRoyal]

Not as convinced he's a 'for certain' take at this point. I know, I know "but stars". Maybe but we'll see.

For those of us who didn't follow his recruitment closely, why isn't he a take?

 

[TNHopeful505]

I think it'll be between us, Bama and Clemson. Would love to have him.

 

[SoMissVol]

I like the kid. His film is pretty good, you can put weight on his frame, and he is a smart guy. To’oto’o is probably a pipe dream and we really do need to add another LB to this class. Sounds like if we wanted him before, we woul want him now. I say take him.

 

[drvenner]

We will know soon enough if this staff ramps up our pursuit. I am glad he left that cesspool in Columbus.

 

[Jackcrevol]

Does he fit our 34 defense with lack of size?

 

[chargervol]

For those of us who didn't follow his recruitment closely, why isn't he a take?

For clarity, I'm not saying that he isn't.
Several TN kids of the 19 class have had inflated ratings. This staff has been more selective of what they want than just rankings.
Maybe they view him as a definite take but also wouldn't be shocked if we don't push that hard. The RF is filled with guys that go and watch these kids play (accounting for level of competition) and many of them aren't raving about him.

 

[Geaux_Vols]

To'oto'o > Patterson. And still feel good about him being a VOL

Have there been any other peeps about HT? I haven’t gotten the impression he’s leaving California / west coast.

 

[Pruitt Will Do It]

Come on over to Tennessee,Kane Patterson