Tennessee received a commitment Friday from defensive tackle Risean Broussard from LaGrange High School in Lake Charles, La.
The 6-foot-2, 290-pound Broussaid he chose UT over Alabama, Oklahoma and Texas.
Broussard, who was primarily recruited by UT defensive line coach Ed Orgeron, is a key commitment for the Vols as they have placed a high priority on signing defensive tackles in 2010.
Broussard is the second prospect from Lake Charles to say he’ll play for Lane Kiffin’s staff at UT.
The Vols signed defensive back Janzen Jackson from Barbe High School in the 2009 class.
Broussard is UT’s second commitment for the 2010 class. Defensive end Jacques Smith from Ooltewah High School committed to the Vols on Feb. 4.
Vanderbilt 93, Tennessee 79, Feb. 9…
Signing day celebration at Neyland…
Notre Dame beats Tennessee 72-44…
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Comments » 65
dvols writes:
bam, thats what i'm talkin about
i'm just sayin
Volsnfl writes:
OH yea,why to go guys
volstasis writes:
They're just getting started. I heard that recruiting is about to pick up on the hill, and it's gonna be Heaps of fun. (Don't know how reliable the source is though)
AirForceLawVol writes:
The word from Rivals: http://footballrecruiting.rivals.com/...
golfballs03 writes:
Big time pick-up. Kind of under the radar. This guy will be perfect for our system
sebfootball_39 writes:
A little more defense can never hurt. Anything will help to past a 5-7 record.
Volsnfl writes:
A big fast kid,OH YEA!!!,Go Vols.
jcherrie#219531 writes:
Offered scholarships by Alabama, Oklahoma, and Oregon -- looks like he'll be great - if he's healthy
chrisw2967 writes:
they say he is freakish...thats good enough for me.
keep it going.
Volsnfl writes:
alot of breaking news tonight,I love it.
suPEARLman writes:
DB U!!!
OakyVol09 writes:
Kid looks like a stud. Go Vols!
UTROX writes:
This is great!!! He was sure he would be a Tiger, but a Vol is so much better... Welcome to Rocky Top!
SkimMilky writes:
Isn't he a 1 Star rated player?
Pacemaker writes:
Do your homework...pre-rated top 150 under espn.
Volsnfl writes:
10 in my book lol
mtnsvol44 writes:
Good move and you should be NFL ready after UT. Also, nice that you decided against Lyin Satan Sabin and the Tide cheaters who blame others when caught!
teampenny#658108 writes:
Good news!
n2thecheckerboards2 writes:
The good news just keeps rolling in
Caveman writes:
Caveman say big upside with this big pigball player.
ORANGE SWARM!
Fire say NUFF SAID!!
Voluvr writes:
I think OL Hurst will come too. No way I would go to SLOHIO STATE when I could go to a championship bound team in the best conference and the greatest football venue, the best coaches and the best looking women anywhere.
Volsnfl writes:
Its not over yet,ut will have to turn away good players to sign all of them,GO VOLS!!!!
Pullingguard writes:
The challenge now is to get the signed letter of intent which hopefully will happen for he seems to be a real talent and one of need at UT.
Voluvr writes:
Now Brossard can start recruiting.
Volsnfl writes:
That is th truth,keeping these kids commited.
Seriouslyorange writes:
I dare say our 'swamp guy' is a real match for the would-be swamp guy at the 'supposed' swamp in florida. We now got 2 greats Eds...... Big Eds pizza and Big Ed Orgeron!!!
Our Ed knows dem coonasses in Louisiana (not a slur..a compliment) like nobody else! GO VOLS......Go Big Ed O!!
Vol43 writes:
I married a coon azz from Lake Charles. Been with her for 34 years. Yeah, she's still a coon azz. I love it. Me and that coon azz will be in Knoxville tomorrow for the game. All the way from Bellvue. GO VOLS!
Vol43 writes:
A hillbilly and a coon azz. Don't get much better!
Vol43 writes:
Didn't mean to scare everyone off except the lopers.
Vol43 writes:
darntootin. She's a VOL. She can't wait to be in Neyland.
MrBamSeydu writes:
Niiiiiiiiiicccccccccccccceee
VAvolfanRON writes:
as the defense keeps getting better.....it'll only bring in the other side....
i have a window seat on this lane train!!!!
volsoutwest writes:
Take good notes tomorrow and keep us all posted. Be safe all and have a great day. Wish I could be there but will just have to hear about it from my daughter and grand-daughter. Anyway, GO VOLS, both Orange and White.
tgw#509824 writes:
Welcome young man. We are looking forward to seeing you play as a Vol. Work hard and learn all you can from Monte and the rest of our coaching staff and you will be NFL ready when you finish school in Knoxville.
Greg
cobbwebb writes:
stop looking at stars, and look at who wants the kid! if saban and stoopes wanted him, then he must be a high upside player! this kid has some nice numbers, but it has to translate to the field! i learned a long time ago, that stars are meaningless, most of the time! this is a good get, if the kid signs! we need more big bodies, on both sides of the line! my guess is, as this kid plays his senior season, his stock will go up!
iowavol writes:
Ahh, there's a way to gauge a potential star - they were recruited by Alabama, Oklahoma and Oregon. Now forgive me for not remembering, but which one of those last won an NC and when? On the other hand, the dudes bio looks strong - way to go Oregeron.
cobbwebb writes:
the fact is, Bama, Oklahoma, and LSU are top notch programs! if you think otherwise, you are crazy! Oregon aint no slouch! cmon, its not like we are talking about FIU, or UAB, recruiting the kid! I still say this could be a big get for Monte K.!
SuperVolfan writes:
Freakin' Sweeeeeeeeeeeet!!!!!!! Sounds like we're gonna have to start calling the defensive line the "The Stampede". Crushing everything in front of them.
GahLee writes:
If this kid has a good motor we will be looking at a dominant player...his athletic abilities are rare for someone of his size...great catch for us....can't wait for all the activities tomorrow...Go Vols!!!
ballewville6 writes:
i like the fact that our first two commits for 2010 are de and a 6,2 290 pound dt who after he signs will surely bulk up to atleast 315 or so and start great at an area of need for 2010 go vols get moody redshirt him for 2010 and get qb rozier ready for 2009 he is mature 22 or 23 year old who should have a gun for are he may be needed to play as a freashmen if crompton and colemen,and stephens dont pick up
19SEP09 writes:
every dog has his day.
if ratings are important, this kids are going up. you guys got a good one. a real good one.
just leave the OL prospects alone.
old_number1 writes:
Dude, you stay up late! Do you have some other info on him?
19SEP09 writes:
Let's just say that the rating agencies like Rivals overlooked this kid. And when you have a kid is who being chased by Oklahoma, Alabama and Oregon, among others....it's not a coincidence.
I may be a Gator fan who wants to bury UT, but I'm willing to tell it like I see it.
This kid is a solid 4 star.
richvol writes:
He looks like a grown man in his photo and he's not carrying any fat like most 290 pounders. I'd say he has a world of potential and certainly should grow bigger and stronger as well. He's built like Weary and can run a 5 second 40. Now if we can keep Saban,Miles and Meyer away from him it's a great get.
VolGraduate writes:
If he did his homework he got an F on it
littleorange writes:
Jump on board guys ...It's going to be a great ride. The Lane Train Express is starting to roll again with Coach O pouring on the Coal.
give_him_6 writes:
Wow...what a few days. A good get at D-Tackle, and an interesting get at QB. the coaches are doing the right things.
Go Vols
MrBamSeydu writes:
The only reason he's a 1-star is because he hasn't been fully scouted yet due to his injury and not having played his JR season. It's hard to evaluate a player who hasn't played since halfway through their sophomore season in high school. The only thing they have to go on is the camps and you can't dish out stars for a vertical leap or a broad jump.
He'll be a 4* before it's all said and done, mark it down.
jasvol writes:
Two things pop out after reading the Rivals article:
As of March 6th LSU hadn't offered a scholly...which he said he would attend once they did. So a month goes by and he's a VOL
Second: what was is injury?
polymer writes:
I thought the same things after reading about him. I just don't have a good feeling about this commitment. Things just don't add up. Why hasn't LSU offered? He grows up in Lafayette and follows LSU his whole life, yet he commits to us nine months early?
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