Think Heath Shuler.

Think Tee Martin.

Think Robert Lane.

They were three of the mobile quarterbacks who have had success under Tennessee offensive coordinator David Cutcliffe.

Shuler did so in the early 1990's thanks to his athletic ability and Cutcliffe's willingness to design running plays around those attributes.

Martin's athletic ability is well documented. You can still read about his record setting weight room numbers on the wall of UT's athletic complex. And then there's the national championship that Martin helped secure in 1998.

You may not be as familiar with Lane. He's the former Ole Miss quarterback that almost saved Cutcliffe's job in Oxford with a late season surge.

Cutcliffe has the history. Now, he has a sense of urgency just like every other coach in college football. With pressure packages and zone blitzes becoming the prevalent defensive approach, a mobile quarterback is more than just en vogue, it's almost a necessity.

UT has two quarterbacks on its roster with above-average mobility, although neither would be called a scrambler. Junior Erik Ainge can move and redshirt freshman Jonathan Crompton was athletic enough to play safety in high school.

UT's coaches have shown they are dedicated to recruiting a mobile quarterback. Here are some of the quarterbacks UT is recruiting:

* B.J. Coleman: The 6-foot-4, 180-pound Coleman of Chattanooga McCallie is the one exception to UT's mobile quarterback philosophy. Coleman is considered more of a traditional pocket passer. His stock is sure to rise this summer and fall.

* Eric Berry: What hasn't been said about the 6-1, 190-pound versatile athlete from Creekside High in Fairburn, Ga.? Berry could play a number of positions. For now, he's a quarterback who posted the fastest time (4.33 seconds) in the 40-yard dash at last week's Nike camp in Athens, Ga. And he did so with a heavy cast on his right hand. Don't forget his father, James Berry, played at UT.

* Kodi Burns: The 6-2, 195-pounder from Northside High in Fort Smith, Ark., already has several offers from SEC and Big 12 schools. UT has had success in Arkansas thanks to ace recruiter Steve Caldwell.

* Travaris Cadet: UT has a great start on Cadet, a 6-1, 200-pounder. The Miami (Fla.) Central High star said UT and Virginia Tech are tied for his services.

UT coach Trooper Taylor has had success in South Florida before.

* Joe Chaisson: The Vols have had a close eye on the 6-2, 175-pounder from Westbrook High in Beaumont, Texas, for months. Other schools, including LSU, also are aware. Chaisson's stock is growing quickly.

* D.J. McFadden: The 6-2, 210-pounder is the next quarterback prospect from Independence High in Charlotte, N.C. Former Independence quarterbacks Chris Leak and Joe Cox signed with Florida and Georgia, respectively. McFadden is strong and athletic. His stock is sure to grow since he's only started one season at talent-laden Independence.