Tyree Weathersby
DL
6-5, 250
New Manchester HS – Douglasville, GA
Commit – 7/01/22

ON3 Consensus: 4
ON3: 4
247Sports: 3
ESPN: 3
Rivals: 3

Twitter: @tw29_

Josh Ward’s Analysis: Weathersby has good length (34-inch arms, per On3) and room for growth as he projects as an interior defensive lineman. He offers big upside as he’s able to add weight and learn proper technique from defensive line coach Rodney Garner.

Bio: Long and physical defensive lineman with impressive athleticism and a big frame … Helped lead New Manchester High School to consecutive Georgia Class 5A state playoff appearances during his sophomore and junior seasons, including a Region 6-5A title in 2020 … Is rated a four-star prospect by On3 and the 247Sports Composite rankings … Ranked as the No. 128 overall player in the country, the No. 16 rated defensive lineman and the No. 11 player in the state of Georgia by On3 … Named a 2022 Region 5-6A first-team selection as a senior … Was honored as the 2021 Region 6-5A Defensive Player of the Year as a junior … Tabbed a 2021 Georgia Class 5A All-State honorable mention selection … Named a 2020 Region 6-5A honorable mention selection as a sophomore … Finished his senior season with 61 total tackles, 16 tackles for loss and seven sacks … Totaled 67 tackles, six sacks and two forced fumbles for the Jaguars in 2021 despite playing in just seven games … Committed to the Vols in July 2022 after receiving 22 Division I offers, including 13 from Power Five programs … Coached by Cedric Jackson … Twitter handle is @tw29_ … Instagram handle is @flytye._