The Volunteers landed one other massive addition to their 2024 recruiting class on Saturday with the verbal dedication of Marcus Goree, Jr. The three-star prospect out of Bradley Central (Tenn.) is a big-time playmaker and an ideal match head coach Josh Heupel’s protection.
Goree, Jr. ended up selecting Tennessee amongst a just lately introduced High 5 that additionally included Colorado, Michigan, Michigan State, and Nebraska. He initially picked up a suggestion from the Volunteers employees in June after a formidable camp efficiency. That was adopted by a number of visits to Knoxville for gameday visits along with his most up-to-date journey taking place in January for a Jr. Day.
At 6-foot-1, 170-pounds, Goree, Jr. is a highly-skilled prospect that may play a number of security spots within the secondary, tracks the ball nicely, and brings loads of physicality. Throughout his junior season, he tallied 54 tackles, 12 tackles for loss, two interceptions, and 11 move break-ups.
For the Vols, the addition of Goree, Jr. offers them their third in-state dedication within the 2024 class up to now, becoming a member of four-star cornerback Kaleb Beasley and three-star defensive finish Carson Mild. Goree Jr. is rated a excessive 5.7, three-star and the No. 11 prospect within the state of Tennessee.
It is clear, Josh Heupel and his employees are centered on securing the top-tier expertise throughout the state and with expertise like Boo Carter, Edwin Spillman, and others nonetheless accessible, it might be a really spectacular in-state haul in 2024 for Tennessee.
