National Analyst Bills Braylon Staley As Ideal Fit For Tennessee
Tennessee wide receiver signee Braylon Staley was a big win for the Vols on the recruiting trail. Wide receivers coach Kelsey Pope touted him as a priority for this staff when several other programs softened their stance, and Pope's faith was rewarded. Staley blossomed into a national recruit during his senior season and is the No. 141 prospect in 2024, according to 247Sports' Composite Rankings.
The fit between Staley and Tennessee is apparent, and national analysts are beginning to notice it. On3 Director of Scouting Charles Power analyzed the best fits in 2024 between prospect and program and touted this pairing as one of the best between a receiver and program. You can read the full article here.
"The last time Tennessee went into South Carolina and landed a blue-chip wide receiver who was a track star was in 2020 when the Vols signed Jalin Hyatt. There are some similarities between Braylon Staley’s game and Tennessee’s Biletnikoff winner. He’s won a bunch of state titles in track as a triple jumper and sprinter and that athleticism shows up on the field. Staley is an explosive target on the outside. He’s capable of taking the top off as a deep threat and is also dangerous I the quick game. The route tree he’s run in high school is very similar to what he’ll be asked to do in Knoxville. We’ve also liked what we’ve seen from Staley’s ball skills and ability to come down with tough grabs. He’s a prospect who has maybe not received a ton of national buzz throughout the cycle, but is a great fit in Josh Heupel’s offense."
2024 4-star WR Braylon Staley during his official visit to Tennessee. (Photo courtesy of Braylon Staley)
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
- Tyler Baron, DL (Ole Miss)
- Doneiko Slaughter, DB (Arkansas)
- De’Shawn Rucker, DB
- Tamarion Mcdonald, DB (Ole Miss)
Transfer Additions
- Holden Staes, Notre Dame TE
- Jakobe Thomas, Middle Tennessee State S
- Chris Brazzell, Tulane WR
Tennessee's 2024 Recruiting Class
- Jake Merklinger, QB
- Peyton Lewis, RB
- Mike Matthews, WR
- Braylon Staley, WR
- Braylon Harmon, WR
- Bennett Warren, OT
- Jesse Perry, OT
- Gage Ginther, OT
- William Satterwhite, OG
- Max Anderson, OG
- Kellen Lindstrom, DE
- Carson Gentle, DE
- 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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