National recruiting analysts predict Tennessee will land key 2024 4-star recruit

247Sports national recruiting analyst Brian Dohn and 247Sports director of recruiting Steve Wiltfong think the Tennessee Vols are going to receive some good news on Friday.  On Thursday, Dohn and Wiltfong put in a 247Sports crystal ball prediction for 2024 four-star wide receiver Braylon Staley to Tennessee.  Staley, 6-foot/180 lbs from Aiken, SC, is rated […]

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247Sports national recruiting analyst Brian Dohn and 247Sports director of recruiting Steve Wiltfong think the Tennessee Vols are going to receive some good news on Friday. 

On Thursday, Dohn and Wiltfong put in a 247Sports crystal ball prediction for 2024 four-star wide receiver Braylon Staley to Tennessee. 

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Staley, 6-foot/180 lbs from Aiken, SC, is rated by 247Sports as the No. 23 wide receiver in the nation and the No. 2 player in the state of South Carolina. 

The coveted wide receiver is set to announce his commitment on Friday afternoon at 3:30 PM ET. Staley told 247Sports recently that he'll be choosing between Miami, North Carolina, and Tennessee.

Scouting report via 247Sports: Lean, athletic build with a nice-sized catch radius that combines with consistent hands-catching acumen to expand the catch window. Big-play athleticism that shows in the vertical passing game and as a contested-catch weapon. Excels as a high-pointing target and in back-shoulder opportunities thanks to athleticism, timing, and body control / adjustment ability. Minds the boundary and regularly gets a foot in when it's not easy to do so. Accelerates quickly and plays with above average top-end speed, especially when allowed a runway. Strong multi-sport profile includes multiple South Carolina 4A track and field championships (200 meters, triple jump). Can more consistently create late separation. More explosive in linear situations than lateral and shows some redirecting gear-down.

Tennessee currently has 14 players committed to its 2024 recruiting class, which is ranked No. 12 in the nation. 

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