University of Tennessee Athletics
2013 Tennessee Signing Day
TEAJ Branisel
6-4 / 225 / South Euclid, Ohio / Notre Dame-Cathedral Latin School
"A.J. is a very athletic tight end, who plays with toughness. He can be a playmaker when he gets the ball in his hands. A.J. is very smart and competitive."
- Rated three-star by Rivals (No. 29 overall tight end, No. 46 overall prospect in Ohio)
- Rated three-star by 247Sports (No. 43 overall tight end, No. 54 overall prospect in Ohio)
- Rated three-star by ESPN (No. 18 overall tight end, No. 49 overall prospect in Ohio)
- Rated three-star by Scout (No. 48 overall tight end)
- Earned first team all-district, all-conference and all-Ohio honors as a junior in 2011
- Also was an honorable mention all-district and second team all-conference selection in 2010
- Helped the Lions reach the Division III playoffs during his senior season, making 27 catches for 402 yards and seven touchdowns
- Recorded 35 receptions for 536 yards and six touchdowns as a junior
- That followed a sophomore campaign in which he had 17 catches for 411 yards and two scores
- Coach at Notre Dame-Cathedral Latin: Byron Morgan
DLMalik Brown
6-3 / 250 / Palm Beach, Fla. / Dwyer HS
"Malik is an intelligent player. He is very skilled and athletic. He has gained 40 pounds since the summer which has helped his game."
- Rated three-star by 247Sports (No. 90 prospect in Florida and No. 26 at his position in the country)
- Rated three-star by ESPN (No. 136 prospect in Florida, No. 63 defensive end ranked No. 136 in his region)
- Rated two-star by Scout (No. 128 defensive end)
- High school teammate of current Vol Curt Maggitt
- Finished his senior season with 62 tackles and 16 sacks helping his team to a 9-3 record and an appearance in the Class 7A regional semifinals
- The Dwyer defense held its opponents to just 6.83 points and 113 yards per game, both the best in the area.
- Voted Mr. Gametime as the Palm Beach Post's fans choice for Preseason Player of the year
- Coached by Wayne Blair at Dwyer High School
DLJason Carr
6-5 / 260 / Memphis, Tenn. / White Station HS
"Jason is big and physical. He possesses leadership skills and has been loyal to Tennessee throughout. He visited several times and stayed committed to this day."
- Rated four-star by Rivals (No. 13 overall defensive end, No. 6 overall prospect in Tennessee, No. 170 overall prospect in the nation)
- Rated four-star by 247Sports (No. 10 overall strongside defensive end, No. 3 overall prospect in Tennessee, No. 117 overall prospect nationally)
- Rated three-star by ESPN (No. 53 overall defensive end, No. 14 overall prospect in Tennessee)
- Rated four-star by Scout (No. 24 overall defensive end)
- Earned all-district honors as a senior after recording 10 sacks
- Also claimed a spot on the Tennessee Sports Writers Association Class 6A All-State Team
- Named to the 2012 MaxPreps Tennessee Preseason All-State Team
- Notched 16 sacks and had 68 tackles while leading the Spartans to the third round of the playoffs during his junior season
- Coach at White Station: Devin Rutherford
QBJoshua Dobbs
6-3 / 190 / Alpharetta, Ga. / Alpharetta HS
"Joshua is highly intelligent and makes great decisions. You can see him work through progressions on video and get to check downs. He can make all the throws -- short, intermediate and long. Joshua has really good size and field vision."
- Rated four-star by 247Sports (No. 10 prospect in Georgia, No. 8 pro-style quarterback and No. 107 in the Top247 national prospects)
- Rated four-star by ESPN (No. 21 prospect in Georgia, No. 4 dual threat quarterback and in the ESPN 300 as the No. 177 player in the country)
- Rated four-star by Scout (No. 12 quarterback)
- Rated three-star by Rivals (No. 46 prospect in Georgia, No. 20 pro-style quarterback)
- In his senior season at Alpharetta threw for 3,625 yards and 29 touchdowns while rushing for 419 yards and 10 touchdowns.
- Finished his junior season 294-of-392 for 3,113 passing yards and 29 touchdowns also rushing for 200 yards and two touchdowns.
- 2012 Elite 11 finalist
- Earned Honorable Mention All-State, First Team All-County, First Team All-Region, Second Team All-Area, First Team All-Conference, Alpharetta H.S. Offensive MVP, and AHS Scholar Athlete honors in his senior season.
- Named the Georgia Rising Senior Bowl Offensive MVP after throwing for 237 yards, rushing for 56 yards and accounting for three touchdowns in the game.
- Also a star baseball player at Alpharetta with offers to play college baseball
- Would like to pursue a degree in aeronautical-engineering
- Coached by Jason Dukes at Alpharetta High School
QBRiley Ferguson
6-3 / 180 / Matthews, N.C. / Butler HS
"Riley is highly competitive. He lost only two gams during his entire prep career. He can make every throw on the field. The ball just explodes off Riley's hand. He is a true winner and has that 'it' factor."
- Rated three-star by Rivals (No. 23 overall quarterback, No. 19 overall prospect in North Carolina)
- Rated three-star by 247Sports (No. 30 overall pro-style quarterback, No. 20 overall prospect in North Carolina)
- Rated four-star by ESPN (No. 16 overall quarterback, No. 6 overall prospect in North Carolina, No. 212 overall prospect in the nation)
- Rated three-star by Scout (No. 42 overall quarterback)
- Led the Bulldogs to state titles in 2010 and 2012, earning championship game MVP honors during his senior season after throwing for 301 yards and five touchdowns
- Finished his final prep campaign with 2,173 yards passing and 25 touchdowns in nine games
- Completed 66 percent of his passes (184-of-279) for 3,345 yards and 48 touchdowns as a junior
- Also threw for 2,600 yards and 21 scores during his sophomore season
- Participated in the 2012 Elite 11 finals in Redondo Beach, Calif.
- Was a nominee for the 2012 U.S. Army All-American Bowl
- Named to the 2011 ESPNHS All-State team
- Coach at Butler: Brian Hales
ATHMalik Foreman
5-10 / 170 / Kingsport, Tenn. / Dobyns-Bennett HS
"Malik is a great athlete, who can play on both sides of the ball. He is also an outstanding return man who will make contributions in many ways while at Tennessee."
- Rated three-star by Rivals (No. 17 overall prospect in Tennessee)
- Rated three-star by 247Sports (No. 59 overall athlete, No. 17 overall prospect in Tennessee)
- Rated three-star by ESPN (No. 140 overall athlete, No. 33 overall prospect in Tennessee)
- Rated two-star by Scout (No. 226 overall wide receiver)
- Helped lead Dobyns-Bennett to a 12-1 record and the quarterfinals of the Class 6A playoffs
- Played cornerback, wide receiver, quarterback and returned kicks for the Indians
- Finished his senior season with 1,270 yards rushing, 586 yards passing and 278 yards receiving
- Tallied 35 total touchdowns as a senior with 17 rushing, nine passing, four receiving, two on interception returns, two on punt returns and one kickoff return
- Reached the end zone on three of his eight kick returns as a senior, averaging 52.5 yards on four punt returns and 35.8 on four kickoff returns
- Was also a lock-down defender with eight pass breakups, seven forced fumbles, six interceptions (two for touchdown) and five tackles for a loss
- Selected as the 2012 Johnson City Press Elite 11 Player of the Year
- Named to the 2012 Tennessee Sports Writers Association Class 6A All-State Team
- Coach at Dobyns-Bennett: Graham Clark
WRPaul Harris
6-4 / 195 / Accokeek, Md. / Frederick Douglass HS
"Paul is a gym rat. He has all the physical tools to be a great wide receiver in the SEC. When you add in his tremendous work ethic, Paul can be a great one."
- Rated four-star by Rivals: (No. 39 overall wide receiver, No. 7 prospect from Maryland)
- Rated three-star by Scout (No. 99 overall wide receiver)
- Rated three-star by ESPN (No. 18 prospect from Maryland)
- Was a consensus Maryland All-State selection in 2012 at Frederick Douglass High School in Prince George's County Maryland
- Hauled in 32 receptions for 732 yards and 11 touchdowns to help lead Douglass to a second-consecutive Class 2A state runner-up finish as a senior
- Kicked a game-winning, 26-yard field goal to give the Eagles a playoff victory over Patuxent
- As a junior, had 39 receptions for 735 yards and 12 touchdowns
- Also named to the 2012 Washington Post All-Met First Team
- Participated in the 2012 Chesapeake Bowl
- Invited to "The Opening," an all-star prospect camp
- Began his prep career at DeMatha Catholic High School where he played two seasons for Bill McGregor
- Full Name: Paul Jerome Harris
- Born on April 25, 1994
- Son of Tiasha Carter
WRRyan Jenkins
5-11 / 180 / Marietta, Ga. / Lassiter HS
"Ryan is a sudden and dynamic athlete. He has a mentality to be great. Ryan has the ability to be an inside and outside wide receiver."
- Rated four-star recruit by 247Sports (No. 28 wide receiver)
- Rated four-star recruit by ESPN (No. 31 prospect in Georgia, No. 47 wide receiver)
- Rated three-star recruit by Rivals (No. 34 prospect in Georgia, No. 48 wide receiver)
- Invited to "The Opening", an all-star summer prospect camp held on the Nike Campus
- Recorded 24 catches for 415 yards and six touchdowns in his senior season at Lassiter High School to a 10-1 record and the No. 1 seed in the 6A Playoffs.
- Coached at Lassiter: Jep Irwin
- Father, Lee Jenkins, was a defensive back for the Vols from 1980-82
- His Brother, Martin, is a cornerback at Clemson
ATHLemond Johnson
6-1 / 190 / Cooper City, Fla. / Cooper City HS
"Lemond is incredibly athletic. He led Cooper City to the school's first-ever playoff win in school history as a quarterback. We are looking for him to contribute with the Vols."
- Rated three-star by Rivals (No. 88 prospect from Florida)
- Rated three-star by Scout (No. 170 overall wide receiver)
- Rated three-star by 247Sports (No. 51 safety prospect)
- Played quarterback, wide receiver and safety at Cooper City High School the last two years
- Began his high school career at Garner Magnet High School in Raleigh, N.C., where he earned all-conference honors as a freshman and sophomore
- Ranked No. 16 on the Miami Herald's Broward County Top 25 for 2013 list, as well as the Orlando Sun Sentinel's Palm Beach/Broward Super60
- Coach at Cooper City: Art Taylor
- Full Name: Lemond Tracey Johnson
- First Name Pronounced: LEE-mihnd
- Born: Sept. 11, 1994
- Son of Lemond and Nekeya Johnson
- Father served as defensive backs coach at Cooper City High School
- Brother of Britany, Le'Asia
DBRiyahd Jones
6-0 / 186 / Columbus, Ga. / Garden City CC
"Riyahd has outstanding size for a cornerback. It will benefit him being here as a mid-year enrollee."
- Rated three-star by Rivals (No. 47 overall cornerback)
- Rated three-star by 247Sports (No. 18 junior-college CB in the 247Composite for the 2013 class)
- Helped Garden City C.C. of Kansas to a Mississippi Bowl Championship
- Timed at 4.49 seconds in the 40-yard dash
- Recorded 22 tackles and a team-leading five pass breakups in 10 games at Garden City C.C.
- Coach at Garden City: Matt Miller
- Played in 10 games, including seven starts
- Finished with nine tackles, one pass breakup, and one fumble recovery
- Helped Georgia Southern to a 10-5 record and an NCAA FCS Semifinal game appearance, the first appearance in the semis for the Eagles since 2002
- Three-star Rivals.com standout that was part of the 13-1 team that went to the semifinals of the GHSA state championships
- As a junior, caught 27 passes for 405 yards and five touchdowns
- Participated in the Georgia National Underclassmen Combine
- Coach at Carver Head Coach: Del McGee
- Full Name: Riyahd Andre Jones
- First Name Pronounced: Ree-YAHD
- Born: May 4, 1993
- Son of Charles and Billesses
- Brother of Jalen
OLBrett Kendrick
6-6 / 312 / Knoxville, Tenn. / Christian Academy of Knoxville
"Brett has great size and is very athletic up front. He can play both tackle and guard and possesses tremendous toughness."
- Rated three-star by 247Sports (No. 20 overall prospect in Tennessee)
- Helped his team to back-to-back TSSAA Class 3A State Championships in his junior and senior seasons
- In the 2012 state championship game helped spurn a 608 yard offensive effort
- Earned Class 3A All-State honors in his senior season
- Also a member of the basketball team at CAK
- Coach at CAK: Rusty Bradley
RBJabo Lee
5-9 / 175 / Dillon, S.C. / Dillon HS
"Jabo is a hard-running physical player with excellent vision. He has a great nose for the end zone. He knows what it takes to win as he led his team to the state championship this season."
- Rated three-star by Rivals (No. 9 prospect in South Carolina, No. 46 running back)
- Rated three-star by 247Sports as an all-purpose back (No. 9 prospect in South Carolina, No. 13 all-purpose back)
- Rated three-star by ESPN (No. 19 prospect in South Carolina, No. 113 at his position)
- Rated three-star by Scout (No. 102 running back in the country)
- In his freshman and sophomore years helped Dillon High School to back-to-back state championships, setting the first championship in motion with a 61-yards rushing touchdown in a 21-20 victory.
- In his sophomore season he erupted for 1,540 yards and 20 touchdowns on 184 carries during his team's championship year.
- As a junior led his team to the state finals behind 1,642 yards rushing and 27 touchdowns.
- Won the 2011 WPDE Zoneman Award
- 2012 MaxPreps 2012 South Carolina Preseason All-State Team
- Suffered a knee injury in the season opener during his senior season.
- Coached by Jackie Hayes at Dillon High School
DLJaylen Miller
6-2 / 265 / Gaffney, S.C. / Gaffney HS
"Jaylen is a very competitive person, who plays very aggressively. He started all four years while in high school and was very successful in his prep career."
- Rated three-star by Rivals (No. 13 overall prospect in South Carolina)
- Rated three-star by 247Sports (No. 52 overall strongside defensive end, No. 13 overall prospect in South Carolina)
- Rated four-star by ESPN (No. 36 overall defensive end, No. 5 overall prospect in South Carolina)
- Rated three-star by Scout (No. 78 overall defensive end)
- Selected to participate in the 2012 Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas
- Helped lead the Indians to a 12-3 record and the South Carolina AAAA state championship as a senior
- Recorded 62 tackles, including 10 for a loss, 27 sacks, nine pass breakups and three forced fumbles during his senior campaign
- Tabbed as the 2012 Big 16 Upper State Lineman of the Year
- Also had 56 tackles, 11 TFLs and six sacks as a junior
- Named to the 2012 MaxPreps South Carolina Preseason All-State Team
- Coach at Gaffney: Dan Jones
WRMarQuez North
6-4 / 214 / Charlotte, N.C. / Mallard Creek HS
"I'm very excited about the addition of MarQuez. He has unlimited potential. MarQuez brings everything you are looking for physically. He is a high character person who wants to be great."
- Rated four-star by Rivals (No. 1 prospect in North Carolina, No. 2 wide receiver, No. 37 overall prospect in nation)
- Rated four-star by 247Sports (No. 2 prospect in North Carolina, No. 11 wide receiver and No. 90 overall prospect in nation)
- Rated four-star by ESPN (No. 4 prospect in North Carolina, No. 16 wide receiver and ESPN-150 recruit)
- Rated four-star by Scout (No. 12 wide receiver)
- U.S. Army All-American Bowl selection
- I-Meck 4A Conference Player of the Year
- North Carolina AP All-State
- Picked as North Carolina's top football player by the Fayetteville (N.C.) Observer prior to his senior season
- Accumulated 410 rushing yards and three touchdowns on 18 attempts to go along with 36 catches for 922 yards and 10 touchdowns during his junior season at Mallard Creek High School
- In his senior season tallied 682 rushing yards on 45 attempts for 18 touchdowns while notching 20 receptions for 322 yards and seven touchdowns.
- Won the USA Track and Field Junior Olympics 110-meter hurdles at the age of 12
- Coached at Mallard Creek: Mike Palmieri
- Father, Ramondo was a football player at North Carolina A&T State University who went on to play in the NFL, NFL Europe and the CFL. He took part in the Super Bowl with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2003.
TEWoody Quinn
6-6 / 260 / Dana Point, Calif. / Santa Ana College
"Woody is very intelligent and comes to Tennessee with very high character. He is big and athletic, but raw as a football player. This past year was his first on the football field since his freshman year in high school."
- Spent 2012 season at Santa Ana College in California, playing football
- Began his collegiate career at Pepperdine in California, where signed to play volleyball, but redshirted his freshman season
- Transferred to California Baptist University where he played volleyball during the 2012 season before transferring to Santa Ana College in the summer of 2012
- In one season with the Dons, caught 15 passes for 252 yards and a touchdown
- Played one season of football at St. Margaret's High School in San Juan Capistrano but excelled in volleyball
- Coached in volleyball by Jeremy Daily and Olympian Karch Kiraly at St. Margaret's where he was the 2010 Division 5 CIF Southern Section Player of the Year
- Also a two-time Academy League MVP, 2010 Division 5 CIF Southern Section Scholar-Athlete of the Year
- Helped lead the Tartans to a CIF championship as a senior.
- Daniel Quinn
- Born June 8, 1992
- Son of Tim and Cyndi Quinn
- His Father (Tim) played water polo for UC-Irvine and was later selected onto the USA team
- Brother of Johnny who was an All-American pole vaulter at UCLA
ATHJalen Reeves-Maybin
6-1 / 200 / Clarksville, Tenn. / Northeast HS
"Jalen is a smart and tough player and will be a factor at Tennessee. He has great leadership skills and is very personable."
- Rated four-star by Rivals (No. 7 overall prospect in Tennessee, No. 13 overall position ranking)
- Rated four-star by Scout (No. 15 overall outside linebacker)
- Rated four-star by 247Sports (No. 5 prospect in Tennessee, No. 135 overall prospect)
- Gained more than 2,000 rushing yards as a senior, including 1,000 yards in three postseason games, with more than 300 yards in each game
- Scored five touchdowns in playoff game against eventual state champion Beech
- All-State on defense in 2012 by the Tennessee Sports Writers
- First-team all-state linebacker as a junior
- District offensive player of the year as a junior
- Area player of the year as a junior
- Area offensive player of the year as a sophomore
- Invited to "The Opening", an all-star summer prospect camp held on the Nike Campus
- Recorded 103 tackles, 1 sack, 10 forced fumbles and three fumble recoveries returning one for a TD as a junior while also running for 1,468 yards at 31 touchdowns on 170 attempts and completing 50.9% of his passes for 1,267 yards and 15 touchdowns
- Coach at Northeast: Isaac Shelby
- Full Name: Jalen Ahmad Reeves-Maybin
- Born Jan. 31, 1995
- Son of LaDawn Reeves and Marques Maybin
- Father played basketball at Louisville
OLAustin Sanders
6-5 / 284 / Cleveland, Tenn. / Bradley Central HS
"Austin is athletic as demonstrated by his ability to play all five offensive line positions. He is a very hard worker and toughness."
- Rated four-star by Rivals (No. 8 prospect in Tennessee, No. 20 offensive tackle)
- Rated four-star by ESPN (No. 8 prospect in Tennessee, No. 24 offensive tackle)
- Rated three-star by 247Sports (No. 9 in Tennessee, No. 26 offensive tackle)
- The first commitment of Tennessee's 2013 class, verbally committed to the Vols prior to his junior season
- Tennessee's Class AAA Mr. Football Lineman of the Year
- District 5-AAA Lineman of the Year
- Named to All-District 5-AAA team
- Helped his team to back-to-back County Championship titles and three consecutive playoff appearances
- One of only two Tennesseans on the East squad in the U.S Marine Corps 2013 Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl helping to lead the East to a 17-14 win at the Home Depot Center in Carson, Calif.
- Played a big role in the East's 41-20 victory in the East-West All-Star Classic
- Coached at Bradley Central: Damon Floyd
WRJosh Smith
6-1 / 180 / Knoxville, Tenn. / Christian Academy of Knoxville
"Josh understands what it means to be a Vol growing up here in Knoxville. We are excited about his potential. He is a fast and explosive player who understands the game."
- Rated three-star by 247Sports (No. 16 prospect in Tennessee)
- Rated three-star by ESPN (No. 27 prospect in Tennessee)
- Rated three-star by Rivals (No. 24 prospect in Tennessee)
- All-State wide receiver at CAK as a junior and senior
- Named All-District as a sophomore, junior and senior
- Racked up more than 4,000 receiving yards along with 52 receiving touchdowns in prep career
- Also played on defense, returned punts and punted
- As a senior in 2012, hauled in 65 catches for 1,176 yards and 15 touchdowns despite being sidelined early in season with a broken collarbone
- On defense as a senior, made 48 tackles and had one interception
- Named District Offensive MVP as a junior
- In 2011, as a junior, made 96 catches for 1,911 yards (147.0 yards per game) and 22 touchdowns
- Ranked ninth in the nation in total receiving yards with most in the state of Tennessee
- Also had more than 1,000 receiving yards as a sophomore, scoring 15 touchdowns
- Coach at CAK: Rusty Bradley
DBCameron Sutton
6-1 / 170 / Jonesboro, Ga. / Jonesboro HS
"Cameron is an excellent athlete who plays three sports in high school. He makes plays in many areas and is an outstanding returner."
- Rated three-star by 247Sports (No. 27 athlete, No. 49 prospect in Georgia)
- Rated three-star by ESPN (No. 46 prospect in Georgia, No. 65 wide receiver)
- Rated three-star by Rivals and Scout (No. 40 cornerback)
- Played both cornerback and wide receiver as well as returner and punter on special teams at Jonesboro High School in Georgia
- Racked up 1,396 all-purpose yards as a senior receiver and returnman for the Cardinals
- Scored 19 touchdowns as a senior
- Named All-State by the Atlanta Journal Constitution in Class AAAA as a senior
- First-team all-county, all-area as a sophomore, junior and senior
- Named to The Score 44 as one of Georgia's top 44 seniors in 2012
- All-Region second team as a junior
- Named the team's 'best newcomer' as a freshman in 2009
- Also played baseball and basketball for three years
- Coached at Jonesboro: De'Timothy Floyd
LBCorey Vereen
6-2 / 230 / Winter Garden, Fla. / West Orange HS
"Corey is an intense and relentless individual. He spent his high school career rushing the passer off the edge. Corey is extremely intelligent and will bring a lot to our program."
- Rated four-star by ESPN (No. 21 overall linebacker)
- Rated three-star by Rivals (No. 61 overall player in the state of Florida)
- Rated three-star by Scout (No. 65 linebacker prospect)
- Recorded 31 sacks over his final two seasons at West Orange High School
- Was named to the Orlando Sun Sentinel's 2011 All-Central Florida Defensive Team after making 59 tackles, including 14 for a loss, and setting a school-record with 16 sacks during his junior season
- Added 15 more sacks as a senior
- Ranked No. 3 in the Orlando Sun Sentinel's Central Florida Super60
- Played in the Central Florida All-Star Game and FACA North-South All-Star Game
- Coach at West Orange: Chip Petree
- Full Name: Corey Allen Vereen
- Born: June 15, 1995
- Son of Danny and Sharon
- Brother of Danny, Brandon and Chris
OLDylan Wiesman
6-3 / 312 / Cincinnati, Ohio / Colerain HS
"Dylan is strong and physical. He has a great work ethic and can be a leader. Dylan is a very smart team player."
- Rated three-star by 247Sports (No. 42 prospect in Ohio, No. 70 offensive tackle)
- Rated three-star by ESPN (No. 37 prospect in Ohio, No. 46 offensive guard)
- Rated three-star by Rivals (No. 36 offensive guard, No. 47 prospect in Ohio)
- Rated three-star by Scout (No. 73 offensive guard)
- Named Associated Press Division I first-team as a senior
- A three-year starter for the Cardinals as team won the Greater Miami (Ohio) Conference title each year
- Compiled a 33-4 overall record and a perfect 21-0 conference record in his three years
- Helped Colerain High School of Cincinnati to a 12-1 record and perfect 7-0 mark in conference play
- First-team all-district and first-team all-Greater Miami Conference as a junior and senior
- Coach at Colerain: Tom Bolden
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