University of Tennessee Athletics
What They're Saying About Jeremy Pruitt
December 07, 2017 | Football
Jimbo Fisher
Texas A&M Head Coach
Jimbo Fisher, Texas A&M Head Coach
"Jeremy Pruitt is one of the top defensive minds in college football. He has a relentless drive to be great and he did a phenomenal job as our defensive coordinator when we won the national championship in 2013. He's a tenacious recruiter with a remarkable ability to build long-lasting relationships with his players. He loves football and he loves mentoring young men. I believe Tennessee has made a great hire with their new head coach."
Nick Saban
Alabama Head Coach
Nick Saban, Alabama Head Coach
"Jeremy has done a tremendous job for our program, and we appreciate everything he has done to contribute to our success. What has made Jeremy a great coach and coordinator are the same characteristics that are going to make him an outstanding head coach. He is hard-working, dedicated and organized with exceptional knowledge of the game. He is an excellent recruiter who does a great job developing players and earning their respect. He will do a great job at Tennessee and we wish him the best."
Ryan Anderson
Washington Redskins OLB and former Alabama All-American
Ryan Anderson, Washington Redskins OLB and former Alabama All-American
"I am very excited for Coach Pruitt. He is a great football coach who really cares for his players. This is well deserved. Tennessee is now my second favorite college football team."
DeMarcus Walker
Denver Broncos DE and former Florida State All-American
DeMarcus Walker, Denver Broncos DE and former Florida State All-American
"Jeremy Pruitt is a fantastic coach and a great recruiter. He's the reason I went to Florida State and he pushed me to reach my potential. He will make a great head coach."
Jonathan Allen
Washington Redskins DL and former 2016 National Player of the Year at Alabama
Jonathan Allen, Washington Redskins DL and former 2016 National Player of the Year at Alabama
"Coach Pruitt is definitely one of my favorite coaches I have ever had playing at Alabama. I definitely think he is a players' coach. The guys at Tennessee are getting a great head coach who really cares about them. I mean, I know they're excited. I'm not too excited to play against them every year, but I think it's good. I think it was the best decision for him."
Jalen Ramsey
Jacksonville Jaguars DB and former Florida State All-American
Jalen Ramsey, Jacksonville Jaguars DB and former Florida State All-American
"Coach P was one of my favorite coaches because he had a good balance of work and play. When it was time to focus on football, we definitely focused on football but when it was time to have fun like on game days and maybe special holidays, we had fun as a family. Coach always made sure we were taken care of and made sure that we stayed on top of our game and our academics in the classroom. Coach helped bring a national championship to Florida State and I appreciate him for that. I was never a Tennessee Volunteer fan growing up and that's a main reason I didn't go there, but now I hope nothing but the best for their program and Coach Pruitt. Maybe I would have made a different decision back then."
Derrick Henry
Tennessee Titans RB and former 2015 Heisman Trophy winner at Alabama
Derrick Henry, Tennessee Titans RB and former 2015 Heisman Trophy winner at Alabama
"I had a great relationship with Coach Pruitt. All throughout high school he recruited me. He is a heck of a recruiter and does a great job. He gets the best out of his players each and every day and makes his players better. He does a great job of making sure they are prepared when they leave the program."
Telvin Smith
Pro Bowl Jaguars LB and former Florida State All-American
Telvin Smith, Pro Bowl Jaguars LB and former Florida State All-American
"Coach Pruitt is definitely a guy that is going to come in and bring energy and make guys want to play, not in the sense of him having to tell guys but just guys wanting to play for him. I think that's one of his best qualities. He really brings out the best in each individual player and he knows how to talk to different types of players and relate to them. He especially did to me and we won a national championship with him. I believe in everything that he is doing and what he stands for. He's just a great man on and off the field, but he's definitely a great coach and a leader to be heading the program. I love you, Coach."
