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Top sleepers in Vols' 2012 class

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http://tennessee.247sports.com/Article/Top-sleepers-in-Tennessee-Vols-2012-signing-class-60153
GoVols247 takes a look at some of the less-heralded prospects in Tennessee's 2012 signing class who may turn out to be major contributors for the Vols.
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Good analysis, I agree with these picks to be the top 5 sleepers in the 2012 class.
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Taylor is my personal favorite for early playing time. Was commited to Miami I believe before signing with us. Early enrollee ; I like him. Nice article Ryan. Posting articles at 5:30AM.
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Agreed those guys will have a good chance to make some head lines i am really impressed with our class as a whole.
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15 months ago

getting a diamond in the rough would be nice
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Hill is my favorite, a big back that normally plays around 230 - 240 lbs .He should be able to soften up some defenses for Lane, Watson and Bourque or move him to FB for those important short yardage plays we stunk at last year.
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I'm anxious to see how fast Meredith develops as a receiver. I love the tight end option in the passing game. Especially in red zone situations when all the db's will be worrying about our 3 wide outs.
If we can get it running on all cylinders, I think our offense can be really special this year.
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Nice piece. You can't help but be impressed with the overall quality of the class, specifically how it was molded to fit Tennessee's needs.
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GoBigO said...
I'm anxious to see how fast Meredith develops as a receiver. I love the tight end option in the passing game. Especially in red zone situations when all the db's will be worrying about our 3 wide outs.
If we can get it running on all cylinders, I think our offense can be really special this year.

Meredith seems to be the forgotten guy in this class... like you, I am anxious to see his development.
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Bradimous1 said...
Meredith seems to be the forgotten guy in this class... like you, I am anxious to see his development.
+1

love Meredith as well but i was really hoping that our Freshman from Memphis Cam Clear was going to explode on the scene this year
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Ryan Callahan said...
http://tennessee.247sports.com/Article/Top-sleepers-in-Tennessee-Vols-2012-signing-class-60153
GoVols247 takes a look at some of the less-heralded prospects in Tennessee's 2012 signing class who may turn out to be major contributors for the Vols.

I agree with all of these players and personally have had Hill at the top of my 'sleeper' group. Thanks, +1
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I know I'm a UT homer, but I'm truly excited about this class!!! I think all these young men will contribute for the Vols. it's nice to see Dooley righting this ship. Go Vols!!!
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shoeless7777 said...
love Meredith as well but i was really hoping that our Freshman from Memphis Cam Clear was going to explode on the scene this year

As you typically have good insight, do you think that he would make a better lineman than TE? Guess I am talking more at the next level. Thoughts?
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15 months ago

Is their a reason why Watson didn't hit the camp circuit? And whats the reason for most of Ryals players not hitting the camp circuit?
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I don't think I'll be able to wait until September. I want to see UT on the field now.
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As you typically have good insight, do you think that he would make a better lineman than TE? Guess I am talking more at the next level. Thoughts?

if you are talking about Cam then yes i think he would be a great OL both at the college level and possibly the pro's as well but i thought for some reason the coaches made a commitment to him early on that they would allow him to stay at TE ; Ryan could probably tell us if that is the case or not . Dont really know that much about Meredith other than he has always been talked about as being a great TE
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Taylor is my personal favorite for early playing time. Was commited to Miami I believe before signing with us. Early enrollee ; I like him. Nice article Ryan. Posting articles at 5:30AM.

530 am on a Sunday to be exact lol..i like the class...i look for one of the backs to be a big contributors...i dont know how everyone else feels but i think this team could be deadly on offense!
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I like the top 5, but what about Bonner, I keep hearing about him being highly touted until he got in trouble. Would it be that he is not exactly a sleep? Just a good ball player? Whatever it is I believe that Bonner was a steal.
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I like the top 5, but what about Bonner, I keep hearing about him being highly touted until he got in trouble. Would it be that he is not exactly a sleep? Just a good ball player? Whatever it is I believe that Bonner was a steal.

agree with you , think the kid is going to be something special when he gets here
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