Tennessee 2024 signee receives huge compliment that will make Vols fans smile
The Tennessee Vols' 2024 signees that are receiving the most hype are players like five-star wide receiver Mike Matthews and five-star edge rusher Jordan Ross. Four-star running back Peyton Lewis, however, might be worthy of joining those names on the hype train. Lewis, 6-foot/190 lbs from Salem, VA, is rated as the No. 13 running […]
The Tennessee Vols' 2024 signees that are receiving the most hype are players like five-star wide receiver Mike Matthews and five-star edge rusher Jordan Ross.
Four-star running back Peyton Lewis, however, might be worthy of joining those names on the hype train.
Lewis, 6-foot/190 lbs from Salem, VA, is rated as the No. 13 running back in the nation and the No. 3 player in the state of Virginia.
The talented running back has the skills to be a tough between the tackles runner for the Vols that also has elite speed (that's not just lip service — he's a two-time state champion in the 55 meter).
“Peyton Lewis, a track kid that's electric with the ball in his hands," said Vols head coach Josh Heupel earlier this month when asked about Lewis. "This year, you look at his development between the tackles — great vision, great ability, short-area quickness, constantly chewing up ground as he's working through the line of scrimmage….smart, tough, competitive. Really excited about him.”
This weekend, Lewis took part in the Under Armour All-America Game practices (the game will be played on January 3) and he received a huge compliment from On3's Charles Power, who was in attendance for the practices.
"Tennessee signee Peyton Lewis looks to be the most physically impressive running back at Under Armour," noted Power. "The 6-foot-0.5, 190-pounder has a rocked-up build that is ideal for the position, along with his well-known athleticism and top-end speed."
Lewis, who impressed Alabama head coach Nick Saban during the recruiting process, could have a chance to make an impact as a true freshman for the Vols.
Dylan Sampson and Cam Seldon will serve as Tennessee's top two running backs in 2024. For now, Khalifa Keith is expected to be the third running back. But it's certainly possible that Lewis could force his way into that role. Either way, he sounds like he has the potential to be a future superstar for the Volunteers.
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