Every time Tennessee gets a commitment in either football or men’s basketball, we will write up an impact report looking at what that recruit does well, what we feel can be improved, and what his projected impact with the Vols could be over the next few years.
Latest Commit: Hudson Wolfe, TE
Height/Weight: 6-foot-6, 240 pounds
School: Hardin County (Tennessee)
Home Town: Savannah, TN
Rankings
247Sports Composite: No. 225 overall, No. 9 TE
247Sports: No. 22 TE
Rivals: 6.0 rating, No. 40 overall, No. 1 TE
Notable Offers: Ohio State, Alabama, Georgia, LSU
What we like:
Hudson Wolfe has the perfect build for an SEC tight end. And he’s not just some big statue out on the field, either; Wolfe is pretty athletic and has an exceptional catch radius. He’s a dangerous pass catcher, and that’s exemplified by him lining up as a wide receiver on most snaps for Hardin County. But Wolfe also lines up as an H-back and tight end for Hardin County, and that’s where he really gets to show off his ability as a blocker. He’s aggressive and physical when blocking, and he has the tools to be a great all-around tight end at the next level. He has some shades of Jason Witten to his game, but I don’t want to put that comparison on him just yet, obviously.
Places to improve:
While Wolfe definitely has a lot of pass catching skills, he’ll need to expand his route tree in college. He doesn’t have a lot of variations to his routes in high school, so he’ll need to add more to his repertoire to be more of a weapon in the passing game in college. I love the foundation he already has as a blocker, and aside from tightening up some of his technique there, I think that’s a big strength of his.
Analysis:
Unless someone in Tennessee’s current tight end room has a breakout season in 2020, I think Wolfe has the potential to come in and be an instant impact player at his position. He and Miles Campbell offer diverse skill sets at tight end, and I think Wolfe just looks like the perfect SEC tight end. He’s a gifted athlete, is already a decent blocker, and is a big scoring threat in the red zone. As long as he stays healthy and is a good student of the game, Wolfe will have the opportunity to play as a true freshman in 2021.
