The most underrated player in Tennessee Vols' 2020 signing class
The early signing period begins on Wednesday and the Tennessee Vols are expected to sign at least 17 of their current 18 commits. (Three-star offensive lineman Kyree Miller is planning to extend his recruitment.) There are expected to be a few additions to UT's 2020 recruiting class on Wednesday as well. The headliner of Tennessee's […]
The early signing period begins on Wednesday and the Tennessee Vols are expected to sign at least 17 of their current 18 commits.
(Three-star offensive lineman Kyree Miller is planning to extend his recruitment.)
There are expected to be a few additions to UT's 2020 recruiting class on Wednesday as well.
The headliner of Tennessee's 2020 class is undoubtedly four-star quarterback Harrison Bailey, who is expected to be "the guy" for the Vols in the very near future.
Other big names that fans are likely excited about are four-star defensive tackle Omari Thomas, four-star safety Keshawn Lawrence, and four-star linebacker Bryson Eason, among others.
But there's one specific player that I think is underrated and could end up being a nightmare for opposing defensive coordinators.
And that's four-star wide receiver Jalin Hyatt.
It feels odd to call a four-star recruit "underrated", but I feel like Hyatt could end up being one of the most dynamic players in the SEC.
Hyatt has the kind of elite speed that Tennessee has been lacking in recent years. The 6-foot-2 wide receiver reportedly runs the 40 yard dash in 4.31 seconds.
That kind of size/speed combination is rare. Hyatt's speed gives him instant NFL potential.
Here's how 247Sports evaluator Charles Power described Hyatt's skills.
Can take the top off the defense as a deep threat and shows the ability to make some high level catches…..Projects as an outside Z wide receiver who demands attention from safeties given his deep threat ability. Projects as a Power 5 starter who could blossom into a NFL Draft pick with furthered development.
Hyatt is essentially the type of player that's been giving Tennessee nightmares for years. He's the guy that Vol fans hate to see when UT is playing Alabama, Florida or Georgia.
Which means Hyatt is a player that's going to be a major headache for the other programs in the SEC in the coming years.
The Hyatt/Bailey connection will certainly be fun to watch for the next few years.
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