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Vols’ most intriguing offensive skill position players in 2023 fall camp

Tennessee’s most intriguing offensive skill position players in 2023 fall camp.

Tennessee kicked off fall training camp Aug. 2 at Haslam Field in preparation for the 2023 season.

The Vols will open its 2023 season versus Virginia on Sept. 2 at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tennessee. Kickoff between Tennessee and the Cavaliers is slated for noon EDT and will be televised by ABC.

The 2023 season will be Tennessee’s third under head coach Josh Heupel.

Heupel guided Tennessee to a 18-8 (10-6 SEC) record and two bowl appearances from 2021-22.

Tennessee’s 2023 football schedule

Offensive skill position players can be defined as quarterbacks, running backs, tight ends and wide receivers.

2023 will be quarterback Joe Milton’s sixth and final collegiate season. Freshman quarterback Nico Iamaleava enters his first collegiate season after being the Vols’ highest-rated recruit in Tennessee’s 2023 signing class.

Following Tennessee’s first week during fall training camp, Vols Wire looks at the most intriguing offensive skill position players ahead of the season. Offensive skill position players, including running backs, tight ends and wide receivers, and excluding quarterbacks, are listed below.

‘Ceiling is unlimited’ for freshman tight end Emmanuel Okoye

The “ceiling is unlimited” for Tennessee freshman tight end Emmanuel Okoye.

Emmanuel Okoye committed to Tennessee on May 17.

The 6-foot-5, 230-pound freshman tight end attended the NFL Academy in London, England.

First-year tight ends coach Alec Abeln discussed Okoye following Tennessee’s second practice during fall training camp on Thursday.

“He’s got a chance to be the most athletic guy to play the position,” Abeln said. “I truly believe that. He is as physically gifted as anyone I’ve ever been around. He’s got to continue to make steps every day, but just from a raw athletic standpoint, the ceiling is unlimited.”

Okoye is from Anambra, Nigeria. He is the second football student-athlete to sign with the Vols from Nigeria, joining Chris Akporoghene. Akporoghene was part of Tennessee’s 2019 recruiting class.

Photo by Dan Harralson, Vols Wire

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2023 SEC football recruiting rankings after Vols’ Emmanuel Okoye commitment

Updated 2023 SEC football recruiting rankings after Emmanuel Okoye commits to Tennessee.

Four-star edge prospect Emmanuel Okoye announced his commitment to Tennessee on Wednesday.

Okoye committed to the Vols over USC and Texas Tech. He initially was a 2024 prospect, but reclassified and will be eligible to enroll immediately at Tennessee.

The 6-foot-5, 230-pound edge prospect attends the NFL Academy in London, England. He has a 45.5-inch vertical with a 72-inch wingspan.

Okoye is the 26th commitment in the class of 2023 for the Vols. Tennessee’s 2023 recruiting class is ranked No. 12 nationally after Okoye’s commitment.

Following Okoye’s commitment, Vols Wire looks at updated 2023 SEC team football recruiting rankings from On3. Updated 2023 SEC On3 team industry recruiting rankings are listed below.

Twitter reaction to Emmanuel Okoye signing with Tennessee football

A look at social media buzz after Emmanuel Okoye signs with Tennessee football.

Four-star edge prospect Emmanuel Okoye signed a financial aid agreement with the University of Tennessee on Wednesday.

The 6-foot-5, 230-pound edge prospect attends the NFL Academy in London, England.

Okoye is slated to enroll at the University of Tennessee during the summer and will eligible for the 2023-24 athletic year.

He played defensive end and on special teams for the NFL Academy.

Okoye is the first football student-athlete to sign with the Vols from Nigeria since Chris Akporoghene did as a member of the class of 2019.

Following Okoye’s signing with Tennessee on Wednesday, Vols Wire looks at social media buzz and is listed below.

No. 1 player in England Emmanuel Okoye commits to Tennessee

Emmanuel Okoye announced his commitment to Tennessee football. Okoye is the No. 1 player in England.

Four-star edge prospect Emmanuel Okoye announced his commitment to Tennessee on Wednesday.

The 6-foot-5, 230-pound edge prospect attends the NFL Academy in London, England. He has a 45.5-inch vertical with a 72-inch wingspan.

Okoye ranks as the No. 29 edge prospect and No. 1 player from England in the class of 2023, according to 247Sports.

He initially was a 2024 prospect, but reclassified and will be eligible to enroll immediately at Tennessee. Okoye could continue to develop as an edge rusher or switch positions, including tight end, at the collegiate level.

Okoye is the 26th commitment in the class of 2023 for the Vols.

Following Okoye’s commitment, Tennessee’s 2023 class ranks No. 12 nationally and fourth in the Southeastern Conference.

2023 edge rusher Emmanuel Okoye announces top three schools

.@VolsWire is the favorite in this recruitment, but #USC is still in the hunt. We’ll see if the Trojans can catch Smokey.

The 2023 recruiting cycle is not yet done. There are still a few high-profile names on the board. One of them is still within USC’s grasp.

Edge rusher Emmanuel Okoye announced his top three schools on Wednesday. Tennessee, USC and Texas Tech are Okoye’s top three schools. They all made the cut in a recruitment which contains a very particular plot twist.

Okoye carries a unique story into the recruiting world. The 6-foot-5, 230-pound edge freak prospect attends the NFL Academy in London, England. He recorded a 45.5-inch vertical with a 72-inch wingspan, both the highest recorded numbers in the 2023 class.

Okoye ranks as the No. 29 edge rusher and the No. 1 player from England in the class of 2023, according to 247Sports.

He initially was a 2024 prospect, but reclassified and will be eligible to enroll immediately after his commitment. That detail is very important to note.

The fast facts on Okoye:

  • 6-5
  • 230 pounds
  • 72″ wingspan
  • 45.5″ vertical

Here’s Okoye on USC:

“USC is a great academic school with a great football tradition, great coaches, and teammates. It was a beautiful environment with a lot going on and great weather.”

Vols Wire has more on this story, too:

“Okoye officially visited Tennessee on April 15 for the Orange & White Game. The Vols are ranked as favorites to land Okoye’s commitment, according to the On3 Sports RPM.”

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Tennessee football favorites for No. 1 player in England

Tennessee is one of three schools for 2023 edge prospect Emmanuel Okoye. Okoye is the No. 1 player from England.

Four-star edge prospect Emmanuel Okoye announced his top-three schools on Wednesday.

Tennessee, USC and Texas Tech are Okoye’s top-three schools.

The 6-foot-5, 230-pound edge prospect attends the NFL Academy in London, England. He recorded a 45.5-inch vertical with a 72-inch wingspan.

Okoye ranks as the No. 29 edge rusher and No. 1 player from England in the class of 2023, according to 247Sports.

He initially was a 2024 prospect, but reclassified and will be eligible to enroll immediately after his commitment.

Okoye officially visited Tennessee on April 15 for the Orange & White Game. The Vols are ranked as favorites to land Okoye’s commitment, according to the On3 Sports RPM.

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Georgia football offers No. 1 player in England

Emmanuel Okoye offered by UGA…

Georgia football has offered a scholarship to 2024 recruit Emmanuel Okoye, a four-star edge out of London, England.

The NFL Academy star is rated as the No. 1 player in England, the No. 16 edge and the No. 215 prospect overall, per 247Sports Composite.

Okoye (6-foot-5, 230 pounds) has gained steam recently landing offers from Georgia, Duke, Tennessee and Ole Miss among others.

Here’s a look at Okoye’s highlight tape.

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