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In this episode of the RTI Recruiting Podcast, managing editor Nathanael Rutherford and special guest Brandon Martin of VR2 discuss how Tennessee’s numbers will work out in the 2021 class, whether the Vols will land four-star TE Hudson Wolfe, where UT goes on the offensive line, and more! Tennessee already had one player decommit recently. How many more might follow, and which of Tennessee’s highly-rated commits are we least confident about staying in the class? Plus, what happened with Tray Curry? Are the Vols about to land Wolfe over Ohio State and Ole Miss? And now that Dietrick Pennington excluded the Vols from his top teams, where does Tennessee turn on the offensive line?

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In this episode of the RTI Podcast, managing editor Nathanael Rutherford and staff writer Ben McKee discuss whether or not Tennessee has an advantage over the big four teams on their schedule this season and if the Vols can pull off at least one upset in 2020. Does the fact that Tennessee returns so much on both sides of the ball and isn’t having to break in a new coordinator or head coach give them an advantage over teams like Oklahoma and Georgia since no teams got to have a traditional spring practice session? Plus, what are the odds the Vols can actually upset Alabama or Florida? Which of the four big teams on UT’s schedule do the Vols have the best chance of beating?

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In this episode of the RTI Recruiting Podcast, managing editor Nathanael Rutherford and special guest Brandon Martin of VR2 discuss Tennessee’s newest commitment and the controversy surrounding the latest rankings updates from 247Sports. Where will four-star Kaemen Marley play for the Vols? Will he be on offense or defense? Plus, is there actually a conspiracy against Vol commits and targets from 247Sports? Do Vol fans have a right to be upset about the recent update?

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In this episode of the RTI Recruiting Podcast, managing editor Nathanael Rutherford and special guest Brandon Martin of VR2 discuss the commitment of tight end Miles Campbell and whether or not the Vols have a legitimate shot of landing another five-star sometime soon. Why is Campbell a perfect fit for Jim Chaney’s offense, and what is his ceiling? What are the odds of Tennessee actually being able to get five-star Georgia prospect Smael Mondon to commit? Plus, what happened on Friday night with a prospect seemingly committing then decommitting from the Vols in a matter of minutes?

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In this episode of the RTI Recruiting Podcast, managing editor Nathanael Rutherford and special guest Brandon Martin of VR2 break down another impressive weekend on the recruiting trail for the Vols. Tennessee picked up three commitments this weekend, and they discuss what all three bring to the table. How will the Vols’ future defense be impacted by four-star defensive tackle KaTron Evans and four-star linebacker Aaron Willis? On offense, does four-star quarterback Kaidon Salter have what it takes to compete for Tennessee’s starting QB job immediately? Plus, are the Vols in store for some more fireworks soon?

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In this episode of the RTI Recruiting Podcast, managing editor Nathanael Rutherford and special guests Matt Ray and Brandon Martin of VR2 discuss Tennessee’s latest three commits over the last 36 hours. The Vols picked up commitments from four-star running back Cody Brown, three-star defensive back De’Shawn Rucker, and four-star offensive tackle Colby Smith on Sunday and Monday. Which of those recruits are we most excited about, and what do they bring to the table? Plus, will Tennessee get another commitment this week, or will the Vols have to wait until May 10th when a couple targets are set to announce?

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In this episode of the RTI Recruiting Podcast, managing editor Nathanael Rutherford and special guest Brandon Martin of VR2 discuss Tennessee getting yet another five-star to commit to them in the 2021 class. On Thursday, the Vols landed commitments from five-star outside linebacker Terrence Lewis and Tiyon Evans, the No. 1 JUCO running back in the 2021 cycle. What do both of those prospects bring to Tennessee’s 2021 class, and is this the best week of recruiting for the Vols in modern recruiting history? Plus, is Tennessee still not done this week?

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In this episode of the RTI Recruiting Podcast, managing editor Nathanael Rutherford and special guest Brandon Martin of VR2 discuss the Vols’ recent success on the recruiting trail. After getting a commitment from five-star Dylan Brooks on Sunday, Tennessee has added two more commits in as many days. Four-star defensive back Kamar Wilcoxson and four-star wide receiver Julian Nelson have also committed to UT. What do those two bring to the Vols’ 2021 class, and is Tennessee still not done this week?

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In this episode of the RTI Recruiting Podcast, managing editor Nathanael Rutherford and special guests Matt Ray and Brandon Martin of VR2 discuss Tennessee landing a commitment from five-star weak-side defensive end Dylan Brooks out of Alabama. How big of an impact can Brooks have on the Vols’ roster, and what does this do for Tennessee’s 2021 class? Will this be the catalyst for UT’s efforts to land an elite class in 2021? Plus, are the Vols on the verge of adding a couple more highly-rated prospects to their class?

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In this episode of the RTI Podcast, managing editor Nathanael Rutherford and staff writer Ben McKee discuss whether or not they see Darrell Taylor sneaking into the first round of the 2020 NFL Draft like one mock draft suggests. Plus, how many Vols do they see being selected in this year’s draft? In basketball, is Tennessee’s men’s team receiving too much, not enough, or the right amount of early hype for the 2020-21 season?

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