‘23 TN OLB Caleb Herring (Tennessee Commit)

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Herring will stand up on the edge and rush the passer for the Vols. His length is evident when you turn on the tape, but his versatility is what makes him even more impressive. Over the past year and a half, Herring has worked tirelessly to improve his pass coverage set. He is evolving into a three-down edge, who has the top end potential to be an eventual all-SEC player. His natural ability to bend and leverage around tackles while not losing a step is uncanny. He is strong enough to bull rush with his arms fully extended at the high school stage. His frame should easily carry 20 more pounds of good weight easily. As he develops under Mike Ekeler, he should see his skillset round out and push for early playing time, despite the talented room around him.

Impact Assessment
The importance of this commitment cannot be understated. From the moment his older brother committed to Tennessee as a member of the 2022 recruiting class, Caleb became one of the most wanted targets for the Tennessee fan base. He has been the top in-state prospect for the majority of his ranking cycle. He was a player that Tennessee could not miss on, but several of the nation's best programs worked hard to give him plenty to think about. He enjoyed the process, but Tennessee was able to win out, and the importance of that is immense. He will be a valuable recruiting tool in and out of state in this class. He has strong bonds with several of Tennessee's top targets, including Nathan Robinson and Cristian Conyer. This is a huge win for Mike Ekeler, Josh Heupel and the Tennessee staff..
Impact Report: Herring Adds Another Prized Edge Rusher for Tennessee Vols - Sports Illustrated Tennessee Volunteers News, Analysis and More
 
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SCOUTING REPORT
“Caleb is a good person. I’ve never gotten a negative report on him from any teacher in the building. The principal – she loves him. It’s not because he’s a high-profile football player, but it’s because he’s a good human being. He’s ‘yes sir,’ ‘no sir,’ and ‘yes mam,’ ‘no mam.’ He’ll talk to anyone in the hallway and always has a smile on his face. His mom has done a great job and he’s a kind-hearted young man off the field.

Caleb is a leader – kids follow him. He’s not very vocal, but he leads by action. There was a game this past year where teams started throwing bumbles to get him out of position. He made the play five times and the kids fed off the energy and got really excited. Our defense played well that night.

Physically, he’s very good with his hands. He’s trying to become a better [pass] rusher. He works with our defensive coordinator religiously on trying to become a better player because he wants to be that total football player. That’s what is unique about both he and his brother.”
- Will Kriesky, Riverdale head coach

HOW HERRING FITS IN WITH THE VOLS?
Herring has a motor off the edge. That’s absolutely his best trait as he is seen chasing plays down from the backside routinely on film. It’s that type of motor and ‘want to’ that coaches love – especially when opposing offenses are game planning away from him. Not only does he have a high-motor, but he has a quick burst. Whether it’s on the line of scrimmage or when playing in space, Herring displays great acceleration once he deciphers the play. His athleticism allows him to make plays in space. He’s long, tall and uses his body to put himself in position to chase down the ball carrier. Herring is also a great contain player, never giving up his outside-half, and his play recognition is superb.

Once the younger Herring gets to Knoxville, adding weight will be a must. He’s done a good job of that in the past calendar year, but with a 6-foot-5 frame, he’ll need to add a least 15 more pounds. With his quickness, I wouldn’t expect a drop-off in speed with the added weight. Tennessee’s new commit will also need to learn how to operate out of a three-point stance, something he doesn’t do a whole lot at the prep level. Herring already does a good job with his hands and extension, but with more individual work, that can be a strength at the next level.
VolQuest - Impact Analysis: Vols add high-motor, four-star edge in Caleb Herring
 
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From wiltfong article

Beyond Herring, Heupel and company have some big fish on the line. Four-star safety Sylvester Smith is announcing his college decision next Tuesday and the 247Sports Crystal Ball is pointing towards Knoxville.

Quarterback Nicholaus Iamaleava is the leader of the class but when all said and done he might not be the only five-star. Tennessee is in good position for another edge rusher in Chandavian Bradley and they’re in the middle of it for Vic Burley.

Beyond those names, the Vols have a great chance to land coveted receiver Carnell Tate, and a few guys the staff absolutely loves and are pushing hard for are linebackers CJ Allen, Jeremiah Telander, cornerback Branden Strozier, athlete Christian Conyer and safety John Slaughter.
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