'24 TN WR Amari Jefferson (Alabama transfer)

[bigl3327]

It’s a big if to get three of those. But if we do, I’d still expect we’d lose someone from 2022/23. White played ahead of those more experienced last year. I’m just saying we have room especially if we can get those three with more talent than those ahead.

We started the season with 3 slot WRs last year. Jimmy Calloway losing his opened up an opportunity for Squirrel. Walker Merrill was behind Bru. Jimmy Holiday was behind Tillman and Keyton. Neither of those guys were going to start if they came back, but now that has created opportunity for Nimrod and Webb.

 

[CobbVol]

From Rivals:

A Tennessee baseball commit, Jefferson definitely likes the Vols a whole lot in football as well and a recent visit back to Knoxville only solidified his feelings on the program. The four-star receiver from Chattanooga (Tenn.) Baylor School was told he can be a difference-maker in the class and everything was “first class” by the coaching staff to Jefferson and his family.

Tennessee, Alabama, Georgia and Clemson stand out most for him and he just set up officials to Tuscaloosa and Athens.

 

[SugarCC]

From Rivals:

A Tennessee baseball commit, Jefferson definitely likes the Vols a whole lot in football as well and a recent visit back to Knoxville only solidified his feelings on the program. The four-star receiver from Chattanooga (Tenn.) Baylor School was told he can be a difference-maker in the class and everything was “first class” by the coaching staff to Jefferson and his family.

Tennessee, Alabama, Georgia and Clemson stand out most for him and he just set up officials to Tuscaloosa and Athens.

"Everything was first class, except the seating arrangement. UT ups it's seat game, and I'm in."

 

[drvenner]

What’s blue font?

Closet Kentucky fan

 

[Adam Sandler]

Closet Kentucky fan

You fell for it

 

[drvenner]

You fell for it

I guess I did because I don't know what you're talking about

 

[FirstAndGoal]

I guess I did because I don't know what you're talking about

Using a blue font indicates you are being sarcastic and kidding around.

 

[drvenner]

Using a blue font indicates you are being sarcastic and kidding around.

I do realize that, thank you. I was being sarcastic by stating closet Kentucky fan. But, it was a bad joke because I have to explain it.

 

[LittleVol]

I keep suspecting we are approaching the day of inserting a highly talented full second platoon of WRs at some point when the opponent DBs have dead legs.

That's called a substitution.

In which the defense will also be allowed to bring in fresh legs.

 

[TitanicVolz]

That's called a substitution.

In which the defense will also be allowed to bring in fresh legs.

Bingo..which nullifies the whole purpose of our offensive strategy.I don't think some ppl understand that which is why we don't rotate 6 or 7 a game.

 

[IBlvNTmWrk]

Bingo..which nullifies the whole purpose of our offensive strategy.I don't think some ppl understand that which is why we don't rotate 6 or 7 a game.

While the previous poster was wrong about the DB's having dead legs (because the defense can also substitute), it does not necessarily nullify an offensive strategy. If our depth at receivers is much better than the other teams depth at defensive backs, then it would absolutely be an offensive strategy/benefit.

Good (2nd string) receivers with fresh legs is an advantage playing against good db's with dead legs, or against fresh db's (2nd string) who aren't nearly as good as the starters.

 

[bicenTENNial]

Did he decommit?? Not showing he's committed but can't find where decommited.

 

[GoBigOrange_2309]

Did he decommit?? Not showing he's committed but can't find where decommited.

He was never committed to the football team

 

[LoudOrange]

While the previous poster was wrong about the DB's having dead legs (because the defense can also substitute), it does not necessarily nullify an offensive strategy. If our depth at receivers is much better than the other teams depth at defensive backs, then it would absolutely be an offensive strategy/benefit.

Good (2nd string) receivers with fresh legs is an advantage playing against good db's with dead legs, or against fresh db's (2nd string) who aren't nearly as good as the starters.

Right, and with teams playing nickel and dime so much, it's hard not to have a noticeable dropoff when you're having to go 10-12 deep in the secondary.

 

[LaagerVol]

That's called a substitution.

In which the defense will also be allowed to bring in fresh legs.

I took his platoon comment to mean late in the game, DBs are tired, one drive we have 3 WR, then the next drive we have 3 all different WR, not substitute during the drive.

 

[MoB_MoVols]

Elsewhere, Pope stopped by Baylor School in Chattanooga to check on Amari Jefferson, who remains a top priority for the Vols in this class. Jefferson hopes to return to Knoxville later in the month for Memorial Day weekend. While many may talk about Ryan Wingo or Mike Matthews, Jefferson is just as big of a priority.

-VQ

 

[SugarCC]

"UT, UGA, Bama. No leader at this point. He likes UGA. If I had to, UGA/UT top 2, with Bama still very much in it."

AP

Mentioned again that Jefferson is just as important as Wingo and Mathews.

 

[Wickman]

"UT, UGA, Bama. No leader at this point. He likes UGA. If I had to, UGA/UT top 2, with Bama still very much in it."

AP

Mentioned again that Jefferson is just as important as Wingo and Mathews.

Take all 3. Throw the bank.

 

[BJWeeks]

Vols keep Harrell and add Jefferson, Wingo, and Matthews. That might be the best set of WR recruits we have had since Meachem, Swain, and Smith

 

[Tennessee Golfer]

Vols keep Harrell and add Jefferson, Wingo, and Matthews. That might be the best set of WR recruits we have had since Meachem, Swain, and Smith

2010 with Da’Rick, Hunter, Milton, and Ted Miline was set to be pretty salty too.

 

[head1]

2010 with Da’Rick, Hunter, Milton, and Ted Miline was set to be pretty salty too.

That group in this offense… oh boy

 

[TrippieRedd]

Would be nice to get all those dudes.

No clue how we’re going to fit, 3-4 WR’s 2-3 OL, 3-4 DL/Edge guys, LB’s and a couple more DB’s

Let’s not forget RB as well. Gotta be close to 30+ guys lol

 

[LouderVol]

Would be nice to get all those dudes.

No clue how we’re going to fit, 3-4 WR’s 2-3 OL, 3-4 DL/Edge guys, LB’s and a couple more DB’s

Let’s not forget RB as well. Gotta be close to 30+ guys lol

No limit now right? Just stay under 85 IIRC.

 

[BigOrangeTrain]

No limit now right? Just stay under 85 IIRC.

Yep

 

[BelieveTheHeup93]

No limit now right? Just stay under 85 IIRC.

There’s no signing limit for this year’s class. We just can’t exceed 85 guys on scholarship to open the 2024 season. I think that ends after this cycle though and next recruiting class goes back to the 25 limit