'19 TN OL Melvin McBride (Tennessee signee)

[Glitch]

Really was not expecting this one! Excellent BOOM!

 

[Ron Swanson]

Welp! That aged badly!

Recruiting is a wild ride!

 

[Type Orange+]

Do they think this kid can play DT also?

That's what I was thinking back when I first saw his height and weight. He's the perfect size for a NT/DL. Or a center/guard as well. Either way, welcome to Big Orange Country, young man.

 

[bignewt]

 

[Geaux_Vols]

Glad this is a universal display of recruiting disappointment.

 

[bignewt]

Glad this is a universal display of recruiting disappointment.

 

[ALLVOL 4LIFE]

That's what I was thinking back when I first saw his height and weight. He's the perfect size for a NT/DL. Or a center/guard as well. Either way, welcome to Big Orange Country, young man.

I say a big man is a big man and he will be in the trenches. Doesn’t matter which side to me. We got coaches now that’s gonna get him where he needs to be. Can’t get too many big men.

 

[LightningVol]

 

[colvol]

Underrated aspect of this pick up is Pruitt building some bridges in Memphis.

 

[LightningVol]

 

[Go Fight Win]

huuuuuge get im a big fan. we'll have an entire starting OL with this class. Tackle to tackle.

DO THIS EVERY YEAR IMO. Make them compete.

 

[Sleegro]

I believe that's why everyone is saying we aren't taking McBride.

I disagree. I think we will take McBride.

 

[Easttnken]

Getting BIG offensive linemen makes VN break out a Happy Dance.

 

[ScottishVol]

Boom!!! I like it! Bring on the Hog- Mollies!

 

[SmokeyDaBear]

 

[MADISONGAVOL]

Had a feeling we would take his commitment....championship coaches build from inside out .....can have all elite skill players without line doesn't matter......im pumped about this guy....and Memphis right

 

[PowerOrange]

I’m happy. Akporoghene and this guy as our guards is deadly. The oline is about to bulldoze some defenses.

 

[SmokeyDaBear]

Glad this is a universal display of recruiting disappointment.

 

[illinoisvolfan1]

That is one big kid.

Welcome to Big Orange Country!!

 

[JacketVol]

Glad this is a universal display of recruiting disappointment.

We back baby!

BOOM

 

[T Dog]

BOOM!!!! I love this pick up. Remember reading about his camp performance. Said that he enjoyed throwing out best Dlinemen we had there to the ground. That impressed me, been hoping he would rep his state. GBO. Man in a year or two our line is going to be the most imposing line out there. Hell, Wisconsin gonna be jealous. Now get that DL from memphis William's, and we will be good. No need to worry about Norton or logue.

 

[drvenner]

Does this mean no wright?

Welp, it took all of two minutes.

 

[BigorangeBoy]

Hubbs

Are they thinking that Antonutti may have trouble returning from his injury? That would explain taking 5 instead of 4, possibly. Either way, McBride has lots of upside

 

[Ron Swanson]

Glad this is a universal display of recruiting disappointment.

Pruitt saw this tweet and started singing...

 

[Go Fight Win]

Are they thinking that Antonutti may have trouble returning from his injury? That would explain taking 5 instead of 4, possibly. Either way, McBride has lots of upside

i've seen/heard/read nothing to indicate Tanner won't be coming back. I think the plan right now is to take it slow, rehab, get healthy, redshirt, come back next year strong and ready to contribute. Likely 2 years until he's a factor.

Either way, we are building a great amount of depth on the line and it's going to pay dividends down the road...