TENNESSEE
The class Recruits: 27 (24 high school players, 3 junior college transfers). Six players are already enrolled in school.
Top prospects: Curt Maggitt was ranked by ESPN as the No. 3 outside linebacker nationally. DeAnthony Arnett was ranked as the No. 9 receiver. Antonio Richardson was ranked as the No. 8 offensive tackle, Marcus Jackson as the No. 4 offensive guard and Marlin Lane as the No. 11 running back.
Needs met: The Vols think Lane is the home-run hitter they were lacking in the running game last season. He brings speed and big-play potential. Defensive tackle help was at the top of their list, and they got three in this class. Having quarterback Justin Worley already enrolled in school is a plus, and it's pretty obvious Tennessee felt like it needed to stock up on secondary help with seven defensive backs in this class.
Analysis: After salvaging the class on short notice a year ago, Derek Dooley has put together a second straight top-20 class. Landing in-state stars Cameron Clear and Richardson was critical. The other thing that sticks out about this class was getting two junior college defensive backs in Byron Moore and Izauea Lanier who should be ready to come in and help right away next season. It was a strong close for the Vols in those final 48 hours, although they missed on four of the targets they were hoping to get on signing day.
ESPN recruiting grade: B
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