Tennessee had an unprecedented result during Saturday’s Orange Carpet Day, pulling in seven commitments in the 2017 and 2018 classes by 4 pm ET.
In-state defensive end LaTrell Bumphus was one of the biggest additions for the Vols – giving UT an extremely athletic in-state edge rusher who could also play tight end.
Offically committed to The University of Tennessee! 🍊🍊 pic.twitter.com/qr7I2d5kMm
— LaTrell Bumphus (@LBumphus) June 18, 2016
Here’s the RTI recruiting profile for LaTrell Bumphus:
Defensive End/Tight End – 2017 Class
6-3, 230 pounds
Savannah, Tenn. (Hardin County)
Other top offers
Alabama, Oregon, Ole Miss, USC
Status
Bumphus named Tennessee his leader in the spring and the Vols will continue to make him a priority as they always do with defensive linemen, especially in-state ones. That paid off on June 18 when the Vols landed Bumphus among a flurry of commitments on Orange Carpet Day.
Ratings
247Sports: ★★★
ESPN.com: N/R
Rivals.com: ★★★
Scout.com: ★★★
RTI average: 3-stars
How He Fits
If Bumphus plans on playing tight end in college, he already has a great frame and incredible hands. And he has deceptive speed. He will just need to work on his blocking to be the complete package. Likewise if he plays defensive end, he will need to add a little bit of weight before he hits the field against SEC linemen. While his film suggests he could definitely be successful at either position, he might be best suited for tight end simply because of how athletic he is with the ball in his hands.
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