Amari McNeill
(OL) Suwanee, GA (Peachtree Ridge HS)
6’4, 285
Commit: 12/7/20
3-star on 247 Composite/Rivals/ESPN
Josh Ward’s Analysis: McNeill is a two-way lineman who will likely play defense for the Vols. Tennessee is looking for more size up front on defense and targeted McNeill, who likely would have received more college attention if not for the COVID-19 impact on recruiting.
Eric Cain’s Analysis: Tennessee was late in the game for McNeill, offering in late November, but like his versatility and size playing on both sides of the ball. The Vols’ believe his offensive background will play dividends on the defensive line where he displays a great get-off and hand placement when going up against blocking schemes he’s all too familiar with. McNeill has good size (6-4, 280) but will be a work in progress as Tennessee was easily his biggest offer.
Bio: Versatile and athletic two-way lineman who is a consensus three-star prospect by 247Sports.com, Rivals.com and ESPN.com … The No. 64 ranked player in the state of Georgia and the No. 60 rated offensive tackle in the country by ESPN.com … Selected to play in the Florida vs. Georgia All-Star Game in January, which features top high school players from both states … Helped lead Peachtree Ridge High School to the Georgia Class 7A state playoffs in 2020 for the first time since 2016 … Committed to the Vols in Dec. 2020 … Coached by Reggie Stancil … Twitter handle is @amarimcneill_.
