Tennessee trending for 5-star DL Daevin Hobbs with Georgia close behind

On3 five-star defensive lineman Daevin Hobbs is set to make his commitment decision a week from tomorrow.

Hobbs will have six hats on the table representing his finalists, but three programs have mainly been in contention over the past few months: Alabama, Georgia and Tennessee. Each has hosted him for an official visit and has been battling to land On3’s No. 24 overall prospect in the 2023 cycle.

But according to Director of Recruiting Chad Simmons, the Crimson Tide have fallen back a bit as get closer to his decision, with Georgia and Tennessee now considered the main contenders to add him to their class.

“I do think this has been trending toward Tennessee over the last week to week and a half,” Simmons said Thursday during On3’s Inside Scoop recruiting show. “I also think ‘Bama has faded some, and Georgia has surged. I think it comes down to Georgia being Tennessee’s biggest competition a week or so out from that decision. I don’t think Alabama is out, but I do think they’re running third here late.”

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. 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.”