Update: Four-star cornerback Micah Abernathy committed to the Vold early Friday morning. The 6-foot-1, 187-pound Norcross, Georgia native chose UT over his in-state choice, the Georgia Bulldogs.
Abernathy is currently rated as the No. 21 cornerback in the country and the 19th overall player in the state of Georgia according to 247Sports.com.
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The Tennessee Volunteers may have lost against Florida last weekend, but Butch Jones and his staff are continuing to gain victories off the field for the future.
The Vols hosted several dozen prospects and current commitments Saturday for their showdown with the Gators, and every recruit who spoke with the media had nothing but positive things to say about their visit to Knoxville. Those good vibes are already starting to manifest in more tangible ways as well.
Vincent Perry, a three-star athlete from Nashville, pledged his commitment to the Vols late Wednesday night. Perry gives the Vols their 25th known commitment for the 2015 class, and he is the eighth in-state prospect to commit to UT.
Perry has dynamic speed and elusiveness, and the 5-foot-9, 170-pound all-purpose back could play a similar role to those currently played by Devrin Young or Pig Howard.
While landing Perry is a solid addition, picking up a commitment from his teammate would be even better. Perry’s teammate at Hillsboro High School is four-star defensive end Kyle Phillips, a player whom the Vols have recruited heavily. The No. 2 player in the state has been a high priority for Jones and his staff, and Perry will likely aid them in recruiting the explosive defensive lineman.
The Vols might not be done adding bricks to their 2015 class this week. Four-star cornerback Micah Abernathy is set to announce his college decision Friday, and the No. 182 overall player in the country will likely choose between Tennessee and Georgia. Abernathy was one of the many prospects who visited the Vols this past weekend during the Florida game.