JJ Harrell Explains Sudden Commitment To Tennessee
Tennessee went all in on their pursuit of wide receiver JJ Harrell. The Volunteers managed to stay quiet while pushing for one of the top-100 players in America that was initially favored to end up at Ole Miss, Florida, or Georgia.
Harrell detailed his decision to commit to the Volunteers. It sounds like relationships played a big role in his decision to abruptly end his recruitment - the coaching staff on Rocky Top did an excellent job making him feel welcome.
He recently interviewed with On3 after his decision. Harrell praised how Tennessee made relationships with his family and kept things connected.
"From the jump Tennessee kept it real with me and my family. The first day they offered me Coach Pope told me he believed in me and he gone forever stand on loyalty on his end. Coach Heupel and the entire staff checks on me everyday to make sure I’m good mentally and physically."
Scheme fit was an integral part of the decision process for Harrell; he's one of the best open field players in America that thrives with the ball in his hands.
"My relationship with the staff is nothing less than real. They are recruiting me so hard that I don’t have a favorite. I’m close with everybody and that is what stands out to me. They plan on making me a playmaker in their explosive offense. Any way they can get me the ball they will do so."
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