Jordan Ross Draws Comparison To Pro-Bowler
Tennessee defensive line coach Rodney Garner ensured that they got five-star edge rusher Jordan Ross in orange. Ross picked Tennessee over Alabama, Florida, Georgia, and Texas, a major recruiting win for the Vols. Ross is the No. 33 prospect in the 2024 class, according to the 247Sports' Composite Rankings.
Experts have been offering opinions on him after he signed his national letter of intent with Tennessee on Wednesday morning. 247Sports's Andrew Ivins reviewed Tennessee's commits in a recent breakdown, which you can view here, and had a lot of positive things to say about their prized edge defender.
"I like Jordan Ross, the edge rusher. I think he’s kind of the headliner. Sometimes you don’t like doing these player (comparisons) because it’s hard to find a guy. To me, he reminds us of Brian Burns, the Florida State defensive lineman, edge rusher, linebacker — whatever you want to classify him as — who’s now in the NFL. This guy can get after the quarterback, and we ranked him super high. It’s always a projection, but we were really projecting here. What is he going to look like as a senior? Checks some boxes in that department." - 247Sports' Andrew Ivins on Jordan Ross
2024 5-star EDGE Jordan Ross during his official visit to Tennessee. (Photo courtesy of Jordan Ross)
The offseason is almost underway for Tennessee football. The Vols have concluded the regular season and are now focusing on roster construction for the 2023 season. Volunteer Country has fans covered with all the latest portal entries and NFL Draft declarations. The portal window is from December 4 until January 2. If players don't transfer within that window, they must wait until May following spring practice to enter the transfer portal.
Tennessee's Offseason Player Movement
Former Vols In The Transfer Portal
- Warren Burrell, DB (Georgia Tech)
- Mo Clipper, OL (Charlotte)
- Brandon Turnage, DB
- Jack Luttrell, DB (Arizona)
- Addison Nichols, OL (Arkansas)
- Tyler Baron, DL (Ole Miss)
- Doneiko Slaughter, DB (Arkansas)
- De’Shawn Rucker, DB
- Tamarion Mcdonald, DB (Ole Miss)
- Wesley Walker, DB
Transfer Additions
- Holden Staes, Notre Dame TE
- Jakobe Thomas, Middle Tennessee State S
- Jermod McCoy, Oregon State CB
- Chris Brazzell, Tulane WR
Tennessee's 2024 Recruiting Class
- Jake Merklinger, QB
- Peyton Lewis, RB
- Mike Matthews, WR
- Braylon Staley, WR
- Braylon Harmon, WR
- Cole Harrison, TE
- Bennett Warren, OT
- Jesse Perry, OT
- Gage Ginther, OT
- William Satterwhite, OG
- Max Anderson, OG
- Kellen Lindstrom, DE
- Carson Gentle, DE
- Jamal Wallace, JUCO DL
- Jeremias Heard, DL
- Jordan Ross, EDGE
- Edwin Spillman, ILB
- Jordan Burns, ILB
- Marcus Goree, DB
- Kaleb Beasley, CB
- Boo Carter, S
- Edrees Farooq, S
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