Five-Star DL Daevin Hobbs commits to Tennessee

Five-star defensive lineman Daevin Hobbs of Concord (NC) Jay M Robinson High announced his commitment to Tennessee Friday afternoon. 

The 6-foot-4, 270 pounder chose the Vols over Alabama, North Carolina, Michigan, Georgia, and Ohio State.

Hobbs on why he chose Tennessee

“I just felt at home when I was there compared to the other schools,” Hobbs said. “I feel like I can shine the most at Tennessee, and develop my game to a higher level.”

Relationship with coaching staff + how they plan on using him

“I’m closest with coach G and coach Chop,” Hobbs said. “I talked to them a good amount and they want to use me as an end, but can move me around.”

Strong year for Tennessee + high expectations moving forward

“We should carry on this good year and have many more great seasons ahead of us,” Hobbs said. “I’m very excited for that.”

The North Carolina defensive lineman joins coach Heupel and the Vols’ Top 15 class in the 2023 team rankings. He is accompanied by Nico Iamaleava, Caleb Herring, and others.

Daevin Hobbs Scouting Summary

“Nimble jumbo athlete who makes big plays as a tight end and defensive end, likely projecting along the defensive line long-term,” On3’s Director of Scouting Charles Power wrote. “Has good size, measuring at 6-foot-4.5 and in the 250-pound range with a wing-span close to 6-foot-10. Shows dominant tendencies as a two-way star at the high school level. Finished with 20 tackles for loss and 8 sacks as a junior. Moves well at his size. Shows the athleticism to run down plays in pursuit. Has the closing speed to finish plays behind the line with authority. A big threat down the seam at tight end and is talented enough to play on offense in college. Extends and elevates to come down with grabs over the middle of the field. A long-strider in the open field with speed to score on long receptions.”

“A very good high school basketball player who was the MVP of a state title team as a junior. Throws down emphatic dunks in transition. Unrefined technically as a defensive lineman and should see improvement on that front once he focuses on the position at the next level. May need to adjust to the level of competition coming from a lower classification in high school.”

Hobbs ranks as the No. 20 player in the On300 Rankings. He also tabs in as the No. 3 defensive lineman and the No. 2 player in the state of North Carolina.