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Vols Recruiting: Grading Tennessee’s 2017 Signing Class

By Zach Ragan

Dec 30, 2016; Nashville , TN, USA; Tennessee Volunteers head coach Butch Jones celebrates with players after a win over the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Nissan Stadium. Tennessee won 38-24. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 30, 2016; Nashville , TN, USA; Tennessee Volunteers head coach Butch Jones celebrates with players after a win over the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Nissan Stadium. Tennessee won 38-24. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports /
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Sep 10, 2016; Bristol, TN, USA; Tennessee Volunteers quarterback Quinten Dormady (12) during the second half against the Virginia Tech Hokies at Bristol Motor Speedway. Tennessee won 45 to 24. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 10, 2016; Bristol, TN, USA; Tennessee Volunteers quarterback Quinten Dormady (12) during the second half against the Virginia Tech Hokies at Bristol Motor Speedway. Tennessee won 45 to 24. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-USA TODAY Sports /

Quarterback

Players signed:

  • Will McBride — Three-star
  • Seth Washington — Three-star

Grade: C

Ok, so the Vols didn’t really have a big need at quarterback. Honestly, they could’ve got by without even signing a quarterback.

But I do think Will McBridge is a quality signee. He’s a good fit for Butch Jones’ offense, and the extra depth never ever hurts.

Plus you really don’t know what you have until a player goes through their first spring practice. And even then it could still be too early.

McBride could end up being one of the best decisions Jones has made. Or he could be an afterthought. Only time will tell.

The Vols also added three-star dual-threat quarterback Seth Washington.

It’ll be tough for Washington to find an opportunity with a loaded roster, but he’s still a quality addition.

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