Vols still major players for many Big-Time prospects

[BigOrangePassion1]

ESPNU rank

Vols in top 5 for all

3. Ray Drew DE GA 5*
5. Isaiah Crowell RB GA 5*
6. Cyrus Kouandjio OT MD 5*
18. Jay Rome TE GA 4*
32. Antonio Richardson OT TN 4*
40. Malcolm Mitchell WR GA 4*
50. Deanthony Arnett WR MI 4*
61. Avery Walls S GA 4*
73. Giorgio Newberry OT FL 4*
81. Kevin Grooms ATH FL 4*
84. Jabari Gorman S FL 4*
89. Damian Swann ATH GA 4*
92. Gabe Wright DT GA 4*
117. Mike Blakely RB FL 4*
118. Mickey Johnson DT LA 4*
148. A.J. Johnson ILB GA 4*
151. Kelvin Benjamin WR FL 4*
156. Robensen Therezie S FL 4*
170. Shane Wynn ATH OH 4*
187. Pat Martin S SC 4*
190. Gerald Orta S GA 4*
204. Blake Countess CB MD 4*
205. Hakeem Flowers WR SC 4*
209. Jordan Walsh OG IL 4*
214. Christion Jones S AL 4*
246. Alan Posey OT GA 4* COMMITTED
250. Zach West OT KY 4*
251. Xzavier Ward OT GA 4*
256. Devin Clarke WR FL 4*

 

[volwarrior33]

ESPNU rank

Vols in top 5 for all

3. Ray Drew DE GA 5*
5. Isaiah Crowell RB GA 5*
6. Cyrus Kouandjio OT MD 5*
18. Jay Rome TE GA 4*
32. Antonio Richardson OT TN 4*
40. Malcolm Mitchell WR GA 4*
50. Deanthony Arnett WR MI 4*
61. Avery Walls S GA 4*
73. Giorgio Newberry OT FL 4*
81. Kevin Grooms ATH FL 4*
84. Jabari Gorman S FL 4*
89. Damian Swann ATH GA 4*
92. Gabe Wright DT GA 4*
117. Mike Blakely RB FL 4*
118. Mickey Johnson DT LA 4*
148. A.J. Johnson ILB GA 4*
151. Kelvin Benjamin WR FL 4*
156. Robensen Therezie S FL 4*
170. Shane Wynn ATH OH 4*
187. Pat Martin S SC 4*
190. Gerald Orta S GA 4*
204. Blake Countess CB MD 4*
205. Hakeem Flowers WR SC 4*
209. Jordan Walsh OG IL 4*
214. Christion Jones S AL 4*
246. Alan Posey OT GA 4*
250. Zach West OT KY 4*
251. Xzavier Ward OT GA 4*
256. Devin Clarke WR FL 4*

Tennessee is nowhere near a major player for some of those prospects.

 

[I4Jay]

yes to :
Arnett
Walls
Countess
Therezie
Martin
Richardson
AJ

Iffy:
Swann
Newberry
Ward
Johnson
Orta

 

[SpringBokVol]

Tennessee gets a total of 5 of those guys - that include Posey. So 4 more.

IMO: Richardson, Arnett, A.J. Johnson, Pat Martin

 

[SpringBokVol]

And IMO filling a class with your needs first and then landing some elite prospects is a solid plan.

Dooley is doing a fine job. Next he will be evaluated by what he puts out on the field.

 

[Lord Vader]

very good list. we heavily involved with alot of them.

 

[DaddyChad]

Tennessee is nowhere near a major player for some of those prospects.

IF we can stay in the picture for some of these guys coaching changes could become a factor. Richt and Miles are both train wrecks waiting to happen. We just need to show we're headed in the right direction with some coaching stability.

 

[BigOrangePassion1]

Tennessee is nowhere near a major player for some of those prospects.

Well according to the players they are. Im sure you have inside knowledge about where these guys are going that even they dont know though.

 

[volguess06]

You guys have to remember that most of these guys have no intention to commit until after taking official visits during the season. If they visit UT it means we're a player, then is when we will have to make them fall in love with our program. Just give it time Dooley and co. will do just fine.
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[volsfan2918]

Tennessee gets a total of 5 of those guys - that include Posey. So 4 more.

IMO: Richardson, Arnett, A.J. Johnson, Pat Martin

So you don't think that we'll get Walls?

 

[Ericvol2096]

3. Ray Drew DE GA 5*
5. Isaiah Crowell RB GA 5*
6. Cyrus Kouandjio OT MD 5*
18. Jay Rome TE GA 4*
32. Antonio Richardson OT TN 4*
40. Malcolm Mitchell WR GA 4*
50. Deanthony Arnett WR MI 4*
61. Avery Walls S GA 4*
73. Giorgio Newberry OT FL 4*
81. Kevin Grooms ATH FL 4*
84. Jabari Gorman S FL 4*
89. Damian Swann ATH GA 4*
92. Gabe Wright DT GA 4*
117. Mike Blakely RB FL 4*
118. Mickey Johnson DT LA 4*
148. A.J. Johnson ILB GA 4*
151. Kelvin Benjamin WR FL 4*
156. Robensen Therezie S FL 4*
170. Shane Wynn ATH OH 4*
187. Pat Martin S SC 4*
190. Gerald Orta S GA 4*
204. Blake Countess CB MD 4*
205. Hakeem Flowers WR SC 4*
209. Jordan Walsh OG IL 4*
214. Christion Jones S AL 4*
246. Alan Posey OT GA 4* COMMITTED
250. Zach West OT KY 4*
251. Xzavier Ward OT GA 4*
256. Devin Clarke WR FL 4*

I feel good about all that are in bold.

 

[xXRockyTopXx]

Well according to the players they are. Im sure you have inside knowledge about where these guys are going that even they dont know though.

:lolabove:

 

[Lord Vader]

So you don't think that we'll get Walls?

we prolly lead for Countess and Orta too.

 

[BigOrangeD]

Out on a limb, we land 10 of these below:

3. Ray Drew DE GA 5*
18. Jay Rome TE GA 4*
32. Antonio Richardson OT TN 4*
50. Deanthony Arnett WR MI 4*
61. Avery Walls S GA 4*
92. Gabe Wright DT GA 4*
118. Mickey Johnson DT LA 4*
148. A.J. Johnson ILB GA 4*
187. Pat Martin S SC 4*
204. Blake Countess CB MD 4*
205. Hakeem Flowers WR SC 4*
214. Christion Jones S AL 4*
246. Alan Posey OT GA 4* (Stay Committed)
250. Zach West OT KY 4*
251. Xzavier Ward OT GA 4*

 

[volwarrior33]

Well according to the players they are. Im sure you have inside knowledge about where these guys are going that even they dont know though.

I don't feel like I need to explain myself to someone who thinks Tennessee is a "major player" with Cyrus Kouandjio.

 

[Lord Vader]

3. Ray Drew DE GA 5*
5. Isaiah Crowell RB GA 5*
6. Cyrus Kouandjio OT MD 5*
18. Jay Rome TE GA 4*
32. Antonio Richardson OT TN 4*
40. Malcolm Mitchell WR GA 4*
50. Deanthony Arnett WR MI 4*
61. Avery Walls S GA 4*
73. Giorgio Newberry OT FL 4*
81. Kevin Grooms ATH FL 4*
84. Jabari Gorman S FL 4*
89. Damian Swann ATH GA 4*
92. Gabe Wright DT GA 4*
117. Mike Blakely RB FL 4*
118. Mickey Johnson DT LA 4*
148. A.J. Johnson ILB GA 4*
151. Kelvin Benjamin WR FL 4*
156. Robensen Therezie S FL 4*
170. Shane Wynn ATH OH 4*
187. Pat Martin S SC 4*
190. Gerald Orta S GA 4*
204. Blake Countess CB MD 4*
205. Hakeem Flowers WR SC 4*
209. Jordan Walsh OG IL 4*
214. Christion Jones S AL 4*
246. Alan Posey OT GA 4* COMMITTED
250. Zach West OT KY 4*
251. Xzavier Ward OT GA 4*
256. Devin Clarke WR FL 4*

I think we are solidly in it for the guys in bold.

We may have some sort of utside shots with Rome, Newberry, Swann, and Mitchell, but not like the bolded guys. I think we are the possible leader for 6-9 of them atm.

jmo

 

[Kingston Vol]

Out on a limb, we land 10 of these below:

3. Ray Drew DE GA 5*
18. Jay Rome TE GA 4*
32. Antonio Richardson OT TN 4*
50. Deanthony Arnett WR MI 4*
61. Avery Walls S GA 4*
92. Gabe Wright DT GA 4*
118. Mickey Johnson DT LA 4*
148. A.J. Johnson ILB GA 4*
187. Pat Martin S SC 4*
204. Blake Countess CB MD 4*
205. Hakeem Flowers WR SC 4*
214. Christion Jones S AL 4*
246. Alan Posey OT GA 4* (Stay Committed)
250. Zach West OT KY 4*
251. Xzavier Ward OT GA 4*

That would be a phenomenal class.

 

[volwarrior33]

3. Ray Drew DE GA 5*

Why would you feel good about Tennessee's chances with Ray Drew? If Tennessee landed him it would be a major upset.

 

[BigOrangeD]

That would be a phenomenal class.

I agree.

 

[volwarrior33]

BTW, I'll back up my mouth about Drew. I'll make a bet with anyone who wants that thinks he's coming to Tennessee.

 

[BigOrangeD]

Why would you feel good about Tennessee's chances with Ray Drew? If Tennessee landed him it would be a major upset.

My guess would be due to proximity and Chuck Smith.

 

[Tidal Surge]

Looks like some of the vet posters have a good feel for the ones UT has the most realistic chances of landing. Not saying UT might not snag some of the others, but one thing would definitely help UT land more of the guys on that list. And that is for someone to whisper in a few of those guys' ears that they themselves can greatly help "the cause" a great deal by committing sooner rather than later. Momentum is a HUGE factor in recruiting. Getting a few of them such as Martin, AJ, Richardson, etc. on board now to help recruit the others would go a long way in getting more of them to jump on board the train.

 

[Lord Vader]

BTW, I'll back up my mouth about Drew. I'll make a bet with anyone who wants that thinks he's coming to Tennessee.

I don't think anybody believes he's a Vols right now.

But we will be in it till the end, no doubt.

 

[BigOrangeD]

Looks like some of the vet posters have a good feel for the ones UT has the most realistic chances of landing. Not saying UT might not snag some of the others, but one thing would definitely help make that happen. And that is for someone to whisper in a few of these kids ears that they can help the cause a great deal by committing sooner rather than later. Momentum is a HUGE factor in recruiting. Getting a few of them such as Martin, AJ, Richardson, etc. on board now to help recruit the others would go a long way in getting more of them to jump on board the train.

Come on MO! We do need it.

 

[PA Vol]

ESPNU rank

Vols in top 5 for all

3. Ray Drew DE GA 5*
5. Isaiah Crowell RB GA 5*
6. Cyrus Kouandjio OT MD 5*
18. Jay Rome TE GA 4*
32. Antonio Richardson OT TN 4*
40. Malcolm Mitchell WR GA 4*
50. Deanthony Arnett WR MI 4*
61. Avery Walls S GA 4*
73. Giorgio Newberry OT FL 4*
81. Kevin Grooms ATH FL 4*
84. Jabari Gorman S FL 4*
89. Damian Swann ATH GA 4*
92. Gabe Wright DT GA 4*
117. Mike Blakely RB FL 4*
118. Mickey Johnson DT LA 4*
148. A.J. Johnson ILB GA 4*
151. Kelvin Benjamin WR FL 4*
156. Robensen Therezie S FL 4*
170. Shane Wynn ATH OH 4*
187. Pat Martin S SC 4*
190. Gerald Orta S GA 4*
204. Blake Countess CB MD 4*
205. Hakeem Flowers WR SC 4*
209. Jordan Walsh OG IL 4*
214. Christion Jones S AL 4*
246. Alan Posey OT GA 4* COMMITTED
250. Zach West OT KY 4*
251. Xzavier Ward OT GA 4*
256. Devin Clarke WR FL 4*

i think we have a legit shot with the bold. that said, we have one already, there are 12 highlighted, and i say we get 6 or 7. none of the ones i think we will get are DL.