Kaidon Salter
(QB) Cedar Hill, TX (Cedar Hill HS)
6’2, 185
Commit: 5/10/20
4-star on 247 Composite/Rivals/ESPN
Josh Ward’s Analysis: Salter is a very talented dual-threat quarterback who will compete for Tennessee’s starting position in the spring. Will he be ready as a freshman? Time will tell, but there’s no question Salter has a ton of potential for the future.
Eric Cain’s Analysis: Kaidon Salter was the straw that stirred the drink in Tennessee’s 2021 Class. When things were tough on the field for the Vols, Salter never wavered in his commitment and would call and check up on fellow pledges. Salter will most likely be in the middle of a three-man quarterback competition this spring and next fall and displays mobility and the ability to stretch plays when the pocket collapses. Slater is Jim Chaney’s guy – the first quarterback the soon-to-be third-year UT offensive coordinator has recruited.
Bio: One of the elite dual threat quarterbacks in all of America … A consensus four-star recruit and leader on the field … Gave opposing defenses fits with his athleticism combined with his strong arm and quick release … Tabbed the No. 3 dual threat quarterback in the nation by 247Sports.com and also the No. 46 overall recruit and No. 6 prospect in the state of Texas by the site … Considered the No. 8 dual-threat quarterback in the nation by Rivals.com and also No. 24 overall player in the state of Texas … The top overall quarterback prospect in the talent-rich state of Texas according to 247Sports.com … An Elite 11 finalist and a 2020 National Quarterback Club High School QB of the Year candidate … The leader of a Cedar Hill team that is ranked No. 21 nationally by MaxPreps in 2020 … In a Dec. 11 Class 6A Division II bi-district playoff game win against Bryan, accounted for four touchdowns – one rushing and three passing … Ran for a game-high 93 yards on 12 carries and completed 13-of-19 passes for 180 yards in the same contest … In eight regular season games as a senior in 2020, accumulated 1,546 passing yards and 19 touchdowns to go along with only three interceptions … Also rushed for 521 yards and averaged 6.1 yards per carry during his senior regular season … As a junior, threw for 2,550 yards and 28 touchdowns with another 616 rushing yards and 10 rushing scores en route to District 7-6A MVP honors in 2019 … Guided Cedar Hill to a 9-3 record and a Texas Class 6A D-II second round playoff appearance as a junior … Played his sophomore season at Dallas Bishop Lynch, throwing for 1,266 yards and rushing for 268 yards in 2018 … Shows great athletic ability in track as well, posting a 6-2 high jump, a 21’6 long jump, and a 47’5 triple jump in the spring of 2020 … Racked up 26 offers during his recruiting process … Committed to the Vols in May 2020 … Coached by Carlos Lynn … Twitter handle is @KaidonSalter_7.
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