Spring Prospects: Daniel Calhoun

Scouts will flock to Walton High School this summer to see four-star offensive lineman Daniel Calhoun. The Tennessee Volunteers will be a consistent player for him.

The Tennessee Volunteers have placed a premium on offensive line recruiting since head coach Josh Heupel took over. They run a specific system that requires massive, athletic individuals, typically the country's most sought-after prospects.

Four-star offensive lineman Daniel Calhoun fits that description. The Georgia native plays left tackle for Walton High School but projects as a guard at the college level. His massive frame is a bit unique for an interior offensive lineman, but he has flashed dominance in pass protection.

He has locked in official visits with Georgia, Tennessee, Alabama, and Texas, with several other schools looming for his fifth visit date. Calhoun has been competing against Power-5 competition during his entire high school career and is going to be a high priority for most college staff.

Prospect: Daniel Calhoun

Favorites: Georgia, Alabama, Tennessee, Miami, Texas

Projected Position: Guard

Vitals: 6-6.5 and 360 pounds

School: Walton High School (Marietta, Georgia)

Frame: A+ frame. Calhoun clears the prerequisite size barometers for SEC football and has extremely long arms. He uses his tools use as an asset, as he knows he's the biggest man on the field. They could continue translating bad weight to good weight in college, but he has a strong base and a sky-high ceiling.

Athleticism: A powerful linear athlete that lacks elite ankle flexion. It's what probably moves him to guard in college, but he can show impressive athletic spurts when attacking in the run game. Has enough lower-body explosion to win in pass protection on the interior.

Instincts: Calhoun's tenacity enables him to play freely. There isn't a lot of thought post-snap from Calhoun; he allows his body and technique to take over, using exceptional hand-to-eye coordination to redirect defensive linemen. Defenders can get him to bite when attacking out of a stand-up stance, but he can use his hands to establish position if they aren't attacking his shoulders.

Polish: Calhoun will push for day one snaps at guard wherever he ends up. He's overqualified to play on the inside and has tools that should vault him over elder statesmen. Even if the pass protection and athleticism don't quite measure up to the grating pancakes in the run game, he will be a quality starter on Saturdays.

Bottom Line: This recruitment will go up until early national signing day, even if Calhoun decides early. Major programs will continue pursuing because of Calhoun's high floor and size, as he could develop into more once he begins filling out the rest of his frame.

Questions I Have: What does his pad leverage look like on a down-to-down basis? How do his ankles look when defenders are capturing the corner? Is he repping at tackle, guard, or both? How is he continuing to transform his frame as he nears college?

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