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Tennessee fans knew it all along, but it’s great to see national football writers recognize it: Of all the teams in the Southeastern Conference, Tennessee could (should) be the one to benefit most from early enrollees.
Plenty of teams believe midterm enrollees can make big, immediate impacts. Look at Tennessee, which brought in 14 newcomers in January.”
The Vols lead off our list of teams that could benefit most from 2014 early enrollees, and several are SEC programs seeking immediate help.
According to ESPN, the potential impact players by ESPN 300 rank are Josh Malone (43), Todd Kelly Jr. (59), Jalen Hurd (70), Von Pearson (JC50 2), and Dontavius Blair (JC50 26).
Jalen Hurd is the one Haney has heard most coaching in the region talk about.
“Good kid,” said another SEC assistant who got to know the Nashville-area product while recruiting him. “He’s a good player, but he acts like a winner. He’s the kind of person, not just player, that you can build a program with.”
With 14 early enrollees and a consensus top-five recruiting class signed and sealed, it’s hard not to like what Butch Jones is building. Elite talent makes championship coaches, and Butch knows it.
Forum post: ESPN Article on EEs
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