'20 TN RB Tee Hodge (UT SIGNEE)

[85SugarVol]

To fast to be fullback

 

[volinexile17]

Not sure if Chaney has ever incorporated a fullback into his offense but Hodge would def fit the mold of a short yardage/h back/lead blocker... But i've never seen the kid play sooooo who knows... There are a lot of ways to use a big back like Hodge tho...

Austin Johnson and Kevin Cooper both played fullback under Chaney.

 

[bluetick2]

Odds he is a linebacker at UT?

75

 

[ArmchairQB]

I believe T. Hodge will be productive playing Pope's current position out of 21 personnel as a blocking back/miss direction, routes out of the backfield guy... Some schools call it FB, some call it TE, some call it H.....

I think Auburn did a fair bit of that with Carl Stewart, too, speaking of big backs out of Maryville.

 

[perico]

Austin Johnson and Kevin Cooper both played fullback under Chaney.

That was 10 years ago. Don’t know how he evolved with formations. but the position seems to have been devalued with the style of offenses used today in CFB (unless you’re Kirby Smart).

 

[ABINGDON VOL FAN]

To fast to be fullback

Blue font right ?

 

[SLICKYINC]

In the house.

 

[SLICKYINC]

 

[tatervol]

BOOIOOMMMMMM!!!

 

[kamoshika]

 

[bignewt]

Maurice Jones Drew.

 

[LittleVol]

Kid runs just like TJ Yeldon.
Not a bruiser, but definitely runs with power and great vision.
Very decisive but can dance in the hole if needed.

Nice piece to the puzzle.

 

[Russdaddy2027]

I watched highlight expecting to see him truck a bunch of people. Much to my surprise very few people ever got a had on him. Very elusive with what appeared to be really good vision.

 

[ABINGDON VOL FAN]

I watched highlight expecting to see him truck a bunch of people. Much to my surprise very few people ever got a had on him. Very elusive with what appeared to be really good vision.

What is his actual weight, anyone ? I’m skeptical about the 230 weight. Also is the 4.47 40 legit ?

 

[AppStVol]

Kid runs just like TJ Yeldon.
Not a bruiser, but definitely runs with power and great vision.
Very decisive but can dance in the hole if needed.

Nice piece to the puzzle.

Good comparison. Def not as fast, but he certainly has the long torso and upright running style like Yeldon.

Vision/Decision making can make up ground over pure athleticism.

 

[LittleVol]

What is his actual weight, anyone ? I’m skeptical about the 230 weight. Also is the 4.47 40 legit ?

The 230 is legit.
4.47 no.
But he has quick feet and accelerates very well.

 

[Ulysees E. McGill]

Maurice Jones Drew.

Dang...this kid isn't a burner, but he really knows how to read and follow blocks. That little slideways move he was doing was lethal..

 

[dimondvol]

Jesus, I didn't watch any HS football this year, but no wonder Maryville won another title. Hodge looks like a cheat code at this level.

 

[Ulysees E. McGill]

Maurice Jones Drew.

This kid is going to be a problem for people..he is a load already, and think what happens after Fitz gets hold of him...

 

[bignewt]

Kid runs just like TJ Yeldon.
Not a bruiser, but definitely runs with power and great vision.
Very decisive but can dance in the hole if needed.

Nice piece to the puzzle.

He gets under Fitz and also starts running a bit lower with that lower body he has...watch out.

 

[norrislakevol]

What is his actual weight, anyone ? I’m skeptical about the 230 weight. Also is the 4.47 40 legit ?

I'd say he runs in the 4.5's at least. This kid is an absolute steal.

 

[Bassmaster_Vol]

Just has to stay healthy and he’ll be a player

 

[BigorangeBoy]

The 230 is legit.
4.47 no.
But he has quick feet and accelerates very well.

Didn't he run a sub 4.5 between his soph and junior year? He only weighed about 195 then too.

 

[MoB_MoVols]

“I really enjoyed my time this weekend. I’m local, but I really feel at home there now,” Hodge said. “We just hung out a lot – as commits and with the players on the team now – and spent a lot of time on campus to get a feel for what being a student-athlete would be like. “The Tennessee / Memphis game was really fun. What an atmosphere.” The two other recruits flanking the six commits this weekend was five-star tight end Darnell Washington and four-star defensive end Tyler Barron. “We didn’t do too much recruiting this weekend,” Hodge said. “I mean, most of us were already commits so it was just a good time to get to know them better and begin building relationships. We actually had a guy commit this weekend.”

Tennessee’s most recent commit is four-star safety Doneiko Slaughter of Roswell, Ga., but Hodge made a point to bring up Jabari Small during his chat with Volquest as the three-star running back announced his commitment to the Vols last week. “We met at a game last year and would hit each other up every now and then. But we spoke right before he committed,” Hodge said of his soon-to-be teammate. “We talk often now and are starting to build that relationship. He’s very talented and I look forward to working with him. “It’s really good we got another running back commit.” “They want a guy who can get down field and break some tackles and that’s what they see in me,” Hodge said of the Tennessee coaching staff. “I’m more of a one-cut and then get north type of back. I’m going to do the best I can in that – it’s what I do.”

The Tennessee commit believes he still hasn’t played his best football. “I look back on my four years and wouldn’t change a thing – injuries and all. But I never had a chance to play at my full potential,” Hodge said. “I’ve never had a game to where I could go back and say that’s my best game. I still wouldn’t change a thing though. “I haven’t played my best yet and I’m ready for what God has in store for me.” The rising UT freshman said he’s gotten to know current Tennessee running backs Ty Chandler and Eric Gray during his recruitment and that he likes their styles on the field. “It was a good weekend to hang out with them and get information on how to transition from high school into the SEC,” Hodge said. “They are some good mentors to look up to.”

Hodge will put pen to paper Wednesday morning on the first day of the early signing period. Fans can expect it to become official a little after 10 a.m. E.T. “Words can’t even describe how blessed I am. Tennessee was the first school to offer me and now I’m about to play there,” Hodge said. “They treat you like family. ‘I really can’t wait to run through that ‘T’ and play for something bigger than myself.”

-VQ

 

[LittleVol]

I'd say he runs in the 4.5's at least. This kid is an absolute steal.

Probably 4.65 or something like that. Look at the NFL Combine to see how many RBs actually run 4.5 o better.
But look at his vision and quick feet. Strong lower body allows him to accelerate in the hold quickly. Good hands.
He's a much needed athletic big back.