Ranking Tennessee football 2020 transfers by potential impact
Scouting Report. Wide Receiver. player. 808. Pick Analysis. Redshirt Senior. Velus Jones Jr.. 2
Like Brett Graham, Velus Jones Jr. is a graduate transfer. He joins Tennessee football from the USC Trojans, where he committed to Tee Martin as a four-star recruit way back in 2016. Now, Jeremy Pruitt has managed to reunite him with Martin and introduce him to Jim Chaney, and there is a great chance for Jones to be an impact player his senior year.
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In another manner similar to Graham, Jones’ main impact could be on special teams. He returned 81 kickoffs his final three years at USC and averaged over 24 yards a return, running one back for a touchdown in 2019. Jones didn’t do much on the receiving front, but he did have 24 catches for 266 yards and a touchdown while rushing for another touchdown in 2018.
As a result, the Vols have plenty of ways to put the ball in his hands. At 6’0″ 202 pounds, Jones could also compete for a main role as a receiver. We already mentioned the issues with Miles Jones, including his size and questions about the waiver. Neither applies to Velus Jones Jr., and there are clearly openings to start.
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Perhaps Jones could be the starting slot receiver, providing a speedy change of pace, while Josh Palmer, Brandon Johnson and Ramel Keyton are the go-to wideouts. Chaney didn’t use Tyler Byrd in that regard last year the way he should have, but Jones could certainly play a role there. Either way, there will be avenues for him to see the field.