Just In: Vols Lose Commitment of Elite TE

Just In: Vols Lose Commitment of Elite TE

It has been a tough stretch for Jeremy Pruitt leading up to signing day, and it just got worse. Tennessee just lost the commitment of elite tight end, Hudson Wolfe. The elite in-state tight end had been committed to the Vols for several months, but he is now re-opening his recruitment. 

Wolfe announced the decision on Twitter moments ago. 

Recruiting update. pic.twitter.com/K552lITMSF

— Hudson Wolfe (@HudsonWolfe80) December 10, 2020

Ole Miss is the team that is trending for Wolfe behind the scenes, but he will have plenty of suitors leading up to signing day. 

Wolfe's SI All American evaluation reads: 

Prospect: TE Hudson Wolfe

Projected Position: Tight End

Status: SI All-American Candidate

Vitals: 6-foot-5, 245 pounds

School: Savannah (Tenn.) Hardin County

Considering: Tennessee, Ole Miss and others

Frame: Near ideal frame for a modern-day tight end prospect. Tall with great length and well-proportioned upper and lower half.

Athleticism: Certainly not just a move-the-sticks tight end prospect. Big stride gains ground in a hurry and there’s plus body control when the ball is in the air. Runs somewhat upright but maximizes frame in the process. Has tools after the catch including finishing power.

Instincts: Transitions easily up the field and can adjust to the football, back-shoulder and/or vertically, without losing much momentum. Toughness over the middle allows for targets to all three levels along with the added value in the red zone. Eager blocker with a suddenness towards the assignment and natural extension thereafter.

Polish: Spends plenty of time split out among the wideouts and holds his own off the line with a strong stem. Can flip defender’s leverage early in the route and finish with strong hands, hauling in targets away from his body. Could stand to improve threat level from attached and/or backfield alignment considering he appears much more comfortable out wide through 2019.

Bottom Line: Wolfe has instant-impact potential within the Power 5 because of his combination of size, athleticism and production in the red zone. He is comfortable making plays in the passing game from multiple alignments, can put routes together and possesses natural hands at the position. Should his blocking base prove to be a bit more consistent, he’ll be a three-down weapon and a multi-year contributor for years to come.