Meet the Tennessee Football Newcomers: Vols Wide Receiver Jeff George

Here is an analysis of incoming 2016 Tennessee football recruit Jeff George, who joins the Vols as a junior college wide receiver.

In his never-ending quest to have as many elite go-to wide receivers as possible, Butch Jones and the Tennessee football coaching staff did it once again by bringing in a huge target in Jeff George out of junior college.

They are clearly looking for even more immediate help.

George, who transferred out of Dodge City Community College in Dodge City, Kan., committed to the Volunteers back in June of 2015. He was recruited by Zach Azzanni.

A four-star on Rivals, George stands at 6’6″ and 190 pounds. He already made a name for himself in the Spring Game earlier this year by snagging huge catches and changing the game, signaling that he could have a breakout year immediately.

With the departure of Marquez North, George’s arrival does come at a perfect time, and it allows Jones and the Vols to run the type of rotation they want to run at the position.

Early Analysis

It’s simple. Jeff George is a deep bomb threat every single play. His ridiculous height obviously helps him out, but he has great control running down the field too.

George’s hands make him even more impressive. He has a unique ability to catch very difficult fade passes even if they are played perfectly by the cornerback, and he is also deceptively physical given his skinny frame, evidenced by his willingness to go over the middle and break tackles.

With great vision and focus and the right speed, George is already the perfect wide receiver to fit Butch Jones and Mike DeBord’s system, so expect him to come in and make an immediate impact.

The biggest thing that George could get better at is not really running better routes but doing a better job of getting separation. Often times he did not need it because of how much taller and more athletic he was than everybody else. That will change in the SEC, and it will change fast.

What Jeff George Brings to Tennessee

As a junior college transfer, George will immediately be in contention to start at wide receiver. Josh Malone and Josh Smith appear to have one out spot and the slot spot locked up.

But Jones and Mike DeBord are likely looking for a reliably consistent starter on the other side at receiver, and George will likely be fighting with Preston Williams to get that spot.

With his 6’6″ frame, George has the physical advantage, but Williams has the experience and the proof of solid on-field performances.

However, regardless of what happens, George will definitely be in the rotation at the position, so expect to see him playing a lot early and often this year.