Tennessee football: WR commit Chas Nimrod perfect fit for Vols’ offense

All the excitement surrounding the new era of Tennessee football is about the passing attack that will come with Josh Heupel’s offense. On Thursday, the Vols picked up a commitment from Arkansas who will only add to that.

Charles “Chas” Nimrod, a 2022 wide receiver out of Bentonville High School in Benton County, Ark., became UT’s 14th commitment for next year and their third at wide receiver. He chose Rocky Top over offers from more than 20 schools.

According to Ryan Callahan of GoVols247, Nimrod said his decision came down to the Utah State Aggies and the Vols. However, there were plenty of Power Five offers. He announced his decision to join Tennessee football on Twitter.

Standing between 6’2″ and 6’3″ and weighing around 180 pounds, Nimrod is already positioned to be a solid wideout in Heupel’s system. The Vols need as much size as possible, and given the way Heupel is likely to rotate his receivers, Nimrod is a perfect fit.

In addition to his size, Nimrod’s athleticism makes him a great pickup as well. He timed just over a 4.5 40-yard dash when he was in Knoxville, but he has also reportedly run it in 4.47 seconds, according to a March report from Arkansas Online.

Simply put, it’s safe to say that Nimrod brings a healthy amount of athleticism and size to the wide receiver position, which is exactly what Heupel needs to run his system. Here is a look at his highlight reel from his junior year.

As you can see, his ability to run back kickoffs means he’s great with the ball in his hands, which will make him a special teams weapon. However, he is also reportedly a great downfield blocker, which is crucial for receivers in Heupel’s system since his run plays are out of spread formations. Nimrod clearly has the speed to outrun everybody else at his level.

Now, adjusting to SEC ball out of Arkansas high school football could be tough. Nimrod won’t look as fast as he does in those highlights. However, he’s clearly a great pickup for Tennessee football, and he’ll fit right in with Heupel’s system.