Long-time Vols TE commit Jonathan Echols returns to Tennessee for spring practice

Knoxville, Tenn.– Jonathan Echols committed to Tennessee last July and provided some early fireworks for the Vols 2024 recruiting class. Since committing, Echols has returned to Knoxville multiple times, however, Saturday marked his first return since October. Following the visit, Echols discussed the time spent with first-year tight ends Coach Alec Abeln, his thoughts on spring practice and more with Volquest.

Echols is currently rated as the nation’s 91st-overall prospect, seventh-best tight-end and 13th-overall prospect from the state of Florida in the 2024 recruiting class, according to the On3 Industry Rankings. On3 rates Echols as 162nd-best prospect, tenth-best tight end, and 20th-overall prospect from the state of Florida in the class.

Jonathan Echols On3 High School Scouting Summary

“Do-it-all athlete who looks to best project as an EDGE prospect long-term. Played multiple positions for his high school, working as a quarterback, receiver and pass rusher/linebacker. Makes big plays in every phase. Shows high-level play speed in running down plays in pursuit as a defender. Doubles as a playmaker with the ball in his hands on offense. Tested as a plus athlete in the off-season prior to his junior season at 6-foot-3.5, 212 pounds. Transferred to IMG Academy for his junior season. Will need to hammer down a long-term position once he assimilates to the IMG program.”

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