The recruiting ace scored late commitments from four-star prospects Jared Casey and J.J. Weaver out of Louisville. July 3, 2022 4:21 pm ET. ". Player Traits Key . What to know:Anthony Brown caught 40 passes for 829 yards and nine touchdowns as a junior. Career stats: 515 yards, 22 TDs rushing; 111 yards, 1 TD receiving; 3 punt return TDs, 1 kickoff return TD, 230 tackles, 1 forced fumble, 4 interceptions, 1 for a TD. High school:Roman Catholic (Philadelphia). . "But, at the end of the day, I am going to go in and earn it. Tennessees 2023 football commitment tracker, Tennessee Vols football recruiting: Vols targets announce July commitment dates, Sign up for the Vols Wire newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. Also, it's in the SEC and not too far from my hometown.". Jared Peck, the Herald-Leaders Digital Sports Writer, covers high school athletics and has been with the company as a writer and editor for more than 20 years. 2022 stats: 206 yards, 9 TDs rushing; 3 punt return TDs, 10 tackles, 1 forced fumble, 1 interception. The current sophomore already has nice size, standing at 6-foot-1 and weighing in at 180-pounds, and having such a frame makes Conyer very versatile with what all he can do from a physical standpoint. I really like the way he coaches his players. During the 2019 recruiting year, Vince Marrow took over the full-time role of in-state recruiting in addition to his duties in Ohio. Career stats: 1,196 yards, 13 TDs passing; 2,088 yards, 36 TDs rushing; 578 yards, three TDs receiving; 123 tackles, 1 sack; 2 KO return TDs; 21/30 PATs; 1 forced fumble; 2 fumble recoveries; 1/1 PATs. to the 2023 class. d2luZG93Ll9kaWRBc3luY0luamVjdEdvb2dsZVRhZ01hbmFnZXIpIHJldHVy Conyer did it all for the Spartans in the 2020 season, housing kickoff and punt returns, breaking off massive gains on tunnel screens, and stepping up to lay big hits in run support. You usually put your best athletes on defense. Career stats: 2,688 yards, 40 TDs rushing; 342 yards, 4 TDs passing; 5 fumble recoveries; 78 tackles. Tennessee and Kentucky battled to the finish line for Bowling Green (Ky.) South Warren high school standout cornerback Cristian Conyer.Moments ago, the prized prospect from the Blue Grass state . All rights reserved. As a junior, Ziesmer was named second-team All-State by The Courier Journal. 115 receiver prospect in the 2023 class, according to 247Sports' composite rankings. Notes: Missed three games this season; former Kentucky commit and three-star recruit by 247Sports.com who re-opened his recruitment last month. Banks is the No. With a kid that has that athletic ability, Josh Heupel and his staff are going to find ways to get him on the field and be a contributor., -- Adam Gorney, National Recruiting Director for Rivals. Why he's on the team: Posted a team-high 56 tackles (23 solo) for a St. X defense that allowed just 9.7 points per game, ranking fifth in the state. Notes: 2021 KFCA Class 6A, District 6 player of the year; Four-year starter at QB; helped Simon Kenton to district championships his freshman and senior years. Read more: Making the case for JT Tuimoloau to Oregon. Kentucky can now rely on a good chunk of its class every year coming from inside its own borders. He was recruited by offensive line coach Zach Yenser. Part of two Class A state championships. We all looked up to him. With the 68-66 loss to the Commodores, Kentucky is now Jerry Stackhouse was emotional in his postgame press conference, his first after a win in Rupp Arena. This proved as another big factor in his decision-making process. They are targeting quite a few other prospects intending to commit in July as well, so this should be a huge recruiting month for them. cyd9KTt2YXIgZj1kLmdldEVsZW1lbnRzQnlUYWdOYW1lKHMpWzBdLAogICAg A couple of weeks later, Addison pledged to UK amid interest from Michigan State, Ole Miss and Florida State. Notes: States second-leading rusher at 176 yards per game behind Bell County junior Daniel Thomas. Laser focused and locked!!!! Florida State is mentioned as a school that is in contact but has yet to offer as of now. In 2020, the AP awarded a tie to Beechwoods Cameron Hergott and Frederick Douglasss Jager Burton. Conyer's last two visits included a stop at Rocky Top Palooza in May and an official visit last weekend, which allowed him to hit it off even more with several of the top guys that Tennessee is recruiting. [Recruiting]: Oregon makes top 10 for elite 2022 RB George Pettaway, [Pro Ducks]: Deommodore Lenoir already impressing in 49ers' rookie minicamp, [Pro Ducks]: Ionescu returns from injury with a vengeance in Liberty win over Fever, [Pro Ducks]: Golden State Warriors officially re-sign Jordan Bell. Career stats: 1,688 yards, 36 TDs rushing; 1,417 yards, 14 TDs receiving; 1 FG, 19/19 PATs, 2 fumble recoveries, 1 sack, 2 interceptions. aXB0PgogIDxpbWcgc3JjPSJodHRwczovL3NiLnNjb3JlY2FyZHJlc2VhcmNo Max Torres is the publisher and lead editor of Ducks Digest. Though he will play cornerback at Tennessee, Conyer is used as a weapon on offense at the high school level for South Warren. the highest-ranked recruiting class of the Mark Stoops era, Kentucky scored Khamari Anderson's pledge, was named the Defensive MVP at the National Combine, Why the 3-star defensive back committed to Kentucky football, reported receiving a scholarship offer from the Wildcats, How PRP receiver earned a scholarship from Kentucky football in just 3 days, Four-star defensive lineman from Indianapolis picks Kentucky over Purdue on National Signing Day, After reaching for U of L hat, 3-star OL Koby Keenum picks Kentucky football, How Nashville became a Tennessee vs. Kentucky battleground, Alabama Christian 4-star defensive back commits to Kentucky football, Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. 2023 cornerback prospect Cristian Conyer announced his college commitment Sunday. 247Sports is less bullish, ranking him the 37th-best RB and 543rd overall. On3 is a registered trademark of On3 Media, Inc. Career stats: 5,839 yards, 62 TDs passing; 57 yards, 9 TDs rushing. Wood was the first offensive lineman to commit to UK after it hired Yenser. His father, Randall Godfrey, was an All-Southeastern Conference linebacker at Georgia in the 1990s and spent 12 seasons in the NFL. Fan poll has its say, Support my work with a digital subscription. MP Stats for iPad Stat keeping for basketball teams. Wide receiver/kicker, Lexington Catholic (9-2). "They are getting a hard-working, willing to do anything to help the team win a national championshippunt returner, defensive back, kick returner, receiver corner or safetywhatever it takes to help the team win. 2022 KY Volleyball. Conyer is good in pressing the receiver off the line of scrimmage and high-points the football when its in the air, winning most of the 50/50 battles. These things should be a huge boost to the Vols when he arrives. There are myriad reasons why Kentucky couldn't pull off the win against Vanderbilt during the Wildcats' 68-66 loss on Senior Night. Conyer now joins fellow defensive back commits all safeties John Slaughter, Sylvester Smith and Jack Luttrell. The other consensus four-star prospect in the state's 2023 class is South Warren athlete Cristian Conyer. He's based out of Long Beach, CA and travels around Southern California and the country covering top high school football prospects. Hometown Season Career Biography Moments Related News More in News The prospect from the Bluegrass State has a few things he is looking for when looking at Tennessee. 22-23 Varsity Football. He tallied 31 tackles and three sacks in nine games as a senior for Cathedral. Tennessee picked up a big-time recruiting victory on Sunday, holding on for the commit of four-star cornerback Cristian Conyer to the 2023 class. Class of 2023. The Wildcats have signed 21 in-state prospects over the last four recruiting classes with eight being four-star recruits. JyZndG1fcHJldmlldz0nKydlbnYtMScrJyZndG1fY29va2llc193aW49eCc7 Moments ago, the prized prospect from the Blue Grass state announced his decision to leave home and head to Knoxville. c3M9J3ZpZGVvLWFkLXdyYXBwZXInPgo8c2NyaXB0IGFzeW5jIHNyYz0nLy9j Notes: Miami (Ohio) commit and three-star recruit by 247Sports.com; part of 2020 district and region champions in Class 4A. Meanwhile, Kentucky is still in contact with Louisville (Ky.) Male offensive lineman Woo Spencer, and just issued an offer to Louisville (Ky.) PRP wideout Jakob Dixon. To know that he is coming here was a big part of my decision.". 1 player in the state. Kentucky could have clinched the No. Conyer committed to Tennessee over Kentucky. dCc6CiAgICAgICAgbmV3IERhdGUoKS5nZXRUaW1lKCksZXZlbnQ6J2d0bS5q With the 68-66 loss to the Commodores, Kentucky is now Jerry Stackhouse was emotional in his postgame press conference, his first after a win in Rupp Arena. ! pic.twitter.com/oBjpEWSIyt, LIVE: South Warren (Ky.) 4-star DB @ConyerC2 makes his college decision @Rivals @RowlandRIVALS @AustinPriceless https://t.co/3RfnWab6Oh, Example video title will go here for this video. They like that I can play both sides of the ball.". "This is his second time back at Tennessee, and he just keeps getting it done. Y29tc2NvcmUgPSBfY29tc2NvcmUgfHwgW107CiAgX2NvbXNjb3JlLnB1c2go Y29tL25ld3MvaW1wYWN0LWFuYWx5c2lzLXZvbHMtY2xvc2UtdGhlLWRlYWwt 2022 stats: 413 yards, 17 TDs rushing; 369 yards, 3 TDs receiving; 18 yards, 1 TD passing; 100 tackles; 7 sacks, 1 interception, 1 fumble forced. On3 is a registered trademark of On3 Media, Inc. Wade and Alice Houston are known from hoops. Wide receiver/defensive back, Woodford County (10-1). 2022 stats: 1,935 yards, 23 TDs rushing; 26 yards receiving; 91 tackles; 1 kickoff return TD; 2 fumble recoveries; 1/2 PATs. Being able to close the deal over the home state Wildcats is big, seeing as hes a Bowling Green native with Kentucky swinging until the final hours. LEXINGTON Kentucky football pulled in the highest-ranked recruiting class of the Mark Stoops era during the 2022 cycle. A few days later, the 6-4, 280-pound Georgia native was the final 2023 prospect to sign with the Wildcats when the early signing window opened Dec. 21. Notes: Holds Woodford Countys all-time rushing record; played for Henry Clay as a freshman. 8 Frederick Douglass against traditional powerhouse Madison Central. The Alabama native made visits to both UK and U of L during the month of June and chose the Wildcats over the Cardinals and other reported offers from the likes of Arkansas, Florida State, LSU, Miami, and Michigan. Josh Heupel continues to add Tennessee football defensive players for Fourth of July weekend, and they continue to come from players out of states of rival SEC schools. What to know: One of the top 70 defensive line prospects in the country per the 247Sports Composite, Tavion Gadson de-committed from Florida State after visiting Lexington the weekend before the early signing period. Kentucky has a few options remaining on their recruiting big board, namely Jeremiah Collins and JaKeem Jackson. Real-time updates and all local stories you want right in the palm of your hand. High school: St. Thomas Aquinas (Fort Lauderdale, Florida). The South Warren standout measures in at 6-foot-1, 170 pounds and is considered the 15th-best cornerback of the class with a Rivals Rating of 5.8. Conrad and Justin Rigg, current Kentucky tight end Brenden Bates and 2022 signee Josh Kattus. The 6-3, 215-pound linebacker from Georgia had reported scholarship offers from more than 15 Division I programs, including Louisville, Tennessee, Ole Miss, Purdue and South Carolina. On Kentucky: "Ive talked to Vince Marrow (recruiting coordinator)here and there. He reported offers from Georgia, Ole Miss, Tennessee, Penn State and others when he committed in January. Notes: Three-sport athlete including basketball and track; Kentucky commit. The Ducks recently threw their hat in the ring, and will have to contend with two big schools that are much closer to home in the Louisville Cardinals and the Kentucky Wildcats. One of the Bluegrass State's top high school football prospects has committed to Tennessee. South Warren High School (KY) is home to Cristian Conyer, a 2023 athlete that is starting to pick up steam on the recruiting trail. The media Mr. Football comes later. "I would like to see the defense compete at a high level and how I could fit into the program. Defensive end/tight end, Boyle County (9-2). 2022 stats: 623 yards, 10 TDs receiving; 302 yards, 4 TDs rushing; 1 TD passing; 42 tackles, 1 sack, 1 forced fumble, 1 fumble recovery, 2 interceptions. Avery Stuart:Alabama Christian 4-star defensive back commits to Kentucky football, High school:South Paulding (Douglasville, Georgia). He sets the edge well with the outside run game and isnt afraid to come downhill and aid in tackling. In January, Anglin was named the Defensive MVP at the National Combine in San Antonio. 2 center prospectin the Class of 2023, according to Rivals. aWQ9J2RzX2RlZmF1bHRfYW5jaG9yJz48L2Rpdj4KPC9kaXY+CjwvZGl2PgoK. Also be sure to like and follow us on social media to get the latest news and updates. 4 player in the state of Tennessee. All teams ranked. Notes: 2021 Class A title game MVP; 2021 CJ third team all-state offense; 2021 AP second team all-state offense. "We all got each other Snapchat and numbers, and now we have got that relationship to long-term where now that I am committed here, I already feel like I know them. Career stats: 1,582 yards, 22 TDs receiving; fumble recovery TD. bWUoInNjcmlwdCIpWzBdOyBzLmFzeW5jID0gdHJ1ZTsKICAgIC8vIGxvYWRp Since before The Associated Press began awarding the title of Mr. Football in 1986, there have always been arguments about who ranks as the best high school football player in Kentucky. 2021 AP all-state first team defense; 2021 CJ all-state honorable mention defense; led team in tackles twice. South Warren High School (KY) is home to Cristian Conyer, a 2023 athlete that is starting to pick up steam on the recruiting trail. They want me to come to a camp this summer in June. 2021 CJ all-state honorable mention; part of 2021 Class 5A state championship. In the class of 2023, Kentucky is just one spot short of that number. Statistics are submitted to MaxPreps by coaches, athletic directors or program personnel. Its big in several areas. Tennessee made Conyer a priority very early in the Josh Heupel tenure because of his raw athletic ability. The vibes were at a high in the leadup to tipoff, but the Big Blue Nation left Rupp Arena wishing they could go back to the beginning of the night. With the recruiting dead period set to expire at the end of the month, Conyer already has a solid idea of the schools he will prioritize visiting. Afterward, a dejected John Calipari fulfilled his postgame responsibilities to the media with an Tonight's 68-66 loss to Vanderbilt stinks, but the question on everyone's mind right now is, how is Cason Wallace? He is the nephew of Grammy Award winner John Legend. Already without Sahvir Wheeler for a sixth straight game, Kentucky Basketball will likely have to finish the job against Vanderbilt without point guard Cason Wallace, who exited Wednesday night's contest with 18:14 remaining on the clock. He always keeps it real with me, and I really like that.". Career stats: 4,227 yards, 50 TDs passing; 426 yards, 9 TDs rushing; 421 yards, 2 TDs receiving. Were all nasty dudes. Opening-night mismatches set table for epic 11th Region semis. Career stats: 210 tackles; 27 sacks; 10 forced fumbles, 2 fumble recoveries, 1 for a TD; 39 yards, 1 TD receiving. Kentucky still has just seven class of 2023 commits after missing out on Conyer. UT led in this recruitment from the get-go, but Mark Stoops wouldnt go down without a fight. Players are listed in alphabetical order by last name. 2022/23 KY Girls Basketball. 3 seed in next week's SEC Senior Night was spoiled in Rupp Arena when Vanderbilt handed Kentucky Basketball a shocking loss in the Wildcats' home finale in Lexington, 68-66. The Vols won out in the end and have now added a critical piece to their defensive committed class. cy55aW1nLmNvbS9jeC92em0vY3MuanMiOwogICAgZWwucGFyZW50Tm9kZS5p Anderson is a top-200 (). Paducah Tilghman ends Union Countys 7-year run as state wrestling champions. The 6-foot-6, 235-pound tight end reported offers from Tennessee, Cincinnati, Indiana, Iowa State, Kansas and others. New faces joining WKYT, The CW Lexington at anchor, weather desks, Lexington police officer arrested, charged with abusing a child, Man charged in murders of Kentucky police officers kills himself in jail, officials say, Whiskey fungus suit: Court orders county to halt Jack Daniels barrel warehouse, High school basketball playoffs: Predictions for every region as the Boys Sweet 16 nears. This is a look at his highlight reel. Kentucky football recruiting:How Nashville became a Tennessee vs. Kentucky battleground, High school:Ensworth (Nashville, Tennessee). I am going to work. What to know:Kentucky's third in-state commitment in the 2023 class, Malachi Wood committed to UK over reported Power 5 offers from Louisville, Purdue, West Virginia and Maryland. Keep this page bookmarked for updates as Stoops and the Wildcats look catch up with Southeastern Conference foes and in-state rival Louisville while putting the final touches on their 2023 class. Finding talent from other regions is still very important, but protecting the backyard is a priority for the Kentucky football program. Notes: 2021 KFCA Class 5A, District 7 player of the year; 2021 CJ third team all-state defense, 2021 AP second team all-state defense. Wide receiver/defensive back, Hopkinsville (6-5). Stats in italics if last game not included. On Sunday afternoon, South Warren (KY) cornerback Cristian Conyer announced his decision to play for the Volunteers.The 6-foot-1, three-star DB out of Bowling Green chose UT over Kentucky following a heated race for the prized recruit that came down to the very end. In-depth analysis. He runs the 100 and 200 meters, along with the 4x100 and 4x200. The current sophomore already has nice size, standing at 6-foot . bnllciZjNT0yMDIyNzMzMTUxJmN2PTIuMCZjaj0xJmNzX3VjZnI9MCIgLz4K The Wildcats were a 10-point favorite at tip-off and needed a win to clinch the No. Entering college football's early signing period (Dec. 21-23), however, things have taken a turn for the worse in the eyes of national pundits. Career stats: 6,477 yards, 52 TDs passing; 2,834 yards, 46 TDs rushing. He made his official visit to Knoxville on June 24 and visited Kentucky on June 17. However, the other three commitments are safeties, so Conyer is the first guy who appears to be more of a cornerback, which is a big deal. Dec.3, 2021 "Ohio State and Auburn for sure, maybe Cincinnati. Kentucky also landed top-ranked player WanDale Robinson before a late flip to Nebraska for the top-100 recruit. Notes: Leading passer in Class 3A with 236 yards per game. Scores/Schedule Roster Statistics. Career stats: 6,213 yards, 57 TDs passing; 2,546 yards, 44 TDs rushing. Wide receiver/defensive back, Pulaski County (9-2). Another important aspect in Conyer's decision was just how quickly Josh Heupel has turned around the Tennessee program. 2022 stats: 678 yards, 8 TDs rushing; 107 yards, 1 TD receiving. He also occasionally showed off his hands, catching 18 passes for 287 yards and a TD. 247Sports ranks him as the No. Notes: Part of 2021 district and region champions. The 6-foot-1, three-star DB out of Bowling Green chose UT over Kentucky following a heated race for the prized recruit that came down to the very end. Kendrick Gilbert:Four-star defensive lineman from Indianapolis picks Kentucky over Purdue on National Signing Day, High school: North Gwinnett (Suwanee, Georgia). 2022 stats: 1,119 yards, 21 TDs rushing; 251 yards, 2 TDs receiving, 1 FG, 19/19 PATs, 2 fumble recoveries. He announced his decision Sunday on Twitter. Shooting 32 percent overall from the field and 3-19 from deep were certainly a couple of them, as was losing Cason KSR's last Rapid Reaction from Rupp Arena is a sad one after Kentucky Basketball came up short on Senior Night against Vanderbilt. Willie Martinezs growing relationship with Conyer in recent months is one reason Rocky Top won this battle, but it was an all-hands-on-deck approach with Tim Banks and Josh Heupel also lending their services and attention to the cause. They are competing with schools from all over for top recruits. Shooting 32 percent overall from the field and 3-19 from deep were certainly a couple of them, as was losing Cason KSR's last Rapid Reaction from Rupp Arena is a sad one after Kentucky Basketball came up short on Senior Night against Vanderbilt. 2022 stats: 831 yards, 18 TDs rushing; 94 yards, 2 TDs receiving; 28.5 tackles; 1 sack. Notes: Tennessee commit and three-star recruit by 247Sports.com with 11 college offers. 2022 stats: 722 yards, 8 TDs receiving; 228 yards rushing, punt return TD, kickoff return TD, safety. Career stats: 736 yards, 9 TDs receiving; 113 yards, 1 TD rushing; 31 tackles, 1 interception; kickoff return TD. Certain Data by Sportradar and Stats Perform, PCEtLSBCZWdpbiBjb21TY29yZSBUYWcgLS0+Cgo8c2NyaXB0PgogIHZhciBf Or, he can flip over and play corner knock passes away, be physical and run with any receiver in the country. Frederick Douglass's Dane Key can't make the touchdown catch against South Warren's Cristian Conyers in the 5A KHSAA football championship Saturday. L3d3dy5nb29nbGV0YWdtYW5hZ2VyLmNvbS9ndG0uanM/aWQ9JytpK2RsKycm 2023 cornerback prospect Cristian Conyer announced his college commitment Sunday. 2022 stats: 1,776 yards, 21 TDs rushing; 74 yards receiving, 3 tackles; 1.5 sacks. 2023 KY Fast Pitch Softball. LmNvbS9wP2MxPTImYzI9NzI0MTQ2OSZjNz1odHRwcyUzQSUyRiUyRnRlbm5l Conyer chose the Vols out of his final two schools: Tennessee and Kentucky. The 6-1, 184-pound defensive back is the No. When asked if there was a preference on where he played, the young prospect said, "DB, but I'm willing to play where ever the coaching staff needs me. Conyer broke the news via livestream by cutting into a cake for his mothers birthday, which was colored orange on the inside for the Vols. Jakeem Jackson and Jordan Matthews are next up on the board for the Big Orange at the spot while Rickey Gibson is also a player the coaching staff is recruiting. The Ducks haven't had a first-round cornerback in more than 25 years. Conyer was notified of the offer through his high school coach. Cristian Conyer. helped Cougars to back-to-back district championships and a 2021 region championship in Class 4A. South Warren Vs Frederick Douglass 2021 State Football Championship. 2022 stats: 57 tackles; six sacks; 2 forced fumbles. He can be very valuable at wide reliever, which weve seen him take short passes, make people miss and take it to the house. After having four defensive backs selected in this year's draft, Oregon's ability to develop talent has Conyer's attention early in the recruiting process. Heres a detailed look at what Conyers commitment means for Tennessee. bS9ucy5odG1sP2lkPUdUTS1NRjZQWFhDJmFtcDtndG1fYXV0aD1LaEg2aGVD Like and follow Ducks Digest on Facebook: @DucksDigest, Follow Ducks Digest on Twitter: @Ducksdigest, Subscribe to Ducks Digest on YouTube: @DucksDigest, Find more Oregon Ducks content at Ducksdigest.com. The No. The 5-10, 195-pound Georgia native is the ninth-best running back in the country and 146th overall prospect in the Class of 2023, according to Rivals.com. What to know:After missing out on in-stateprospect Cristian Conyer over Fourth of July weekend, Kentucky bounced back days later by landing the commitment of Alabama Christian Academy's Avery Stuartover Auburn and Florida State. This story was originally published November 4, 2022, 8:27 AM. After a big official visit in Lexington, there is a ton of buzz that Marrow is about to log a head-to-head recruiting win over Tennessee. Please update it here. He will be gone by 2024 at the latest and maybe earlier. For more information, please read our Legal Disclaimer. That did not happen, so now, it all comes down to Saturday's regular-season finale at Arkansas. Build your customFanSided Daily email newsletter with news and analysis onTennessee Volunteers and all your favorite sports teams, TV shows, and more. While listed as an athlete, Conyer can play all over the field on either side of the ball. "They said that they like my size because I'm tall and they like my speed. Dan Lanning and Tosh Lupoi are searching for more difference makers. 2023 www.courier-journal.com. 2022 stats: 147-228-4, 2,139 yards, 26 TDs passing; 620 yards, 14TDs rushing, 1 defensive interception. 2022 stats: 1,347 yards, 25 TDs rushing, 20 yards receiving. In recent years, there have been two Mr. Football honors awarded, one by the media, the other by a coaches vote. Cristian Conyer NCAA Pos CB Height 6-1.5 Weight 170 Timeline Prospect Info High School South Warren City Bowling Green, KY Exp 2022 - . Running back/defensive back, Owensboro (9-2). Players Jersey Player 25 Bell, Avrin 6 Burns, Preston 10 Burton, Luke 2 Conyers, Cristian 7 Dervisevic, Eldar 18 Givens, Drew 50 Hardesty, KJ 45 Hudson, David 38 Jackson, Jake 4 Leach, Trenton 23 Martin, Kobe Notes: 2021 AP all-state honorable mention; part of four straight district championships. The 6-foot-1, 170-pound Conyer is from South Warren High School in Bowling Green, Kentucky. Career stats: 1,502 yards, 20 TDs receiving, 162/166 PATs, 24/33 FGs. Those traits have only grown over time and he will end up being one of the more important pieces to this Volunteer signing class. 3 seed in the SEC Tournament with a win over Vanderbilt. Tennessee has 14 commitments for its 2023 football recruiting class: Quarterback Nico Iamaleava Jr, tight end Ethan Davis, offensive lineman Ayden Bussell, defensive lineman Trevor Duncan, safety Jack Luttrell, edge rusher Nathan Robinson, wide receiver Nate Spillman, edge rusher Caleb Herring, safety Sylvester Smith, linebacker Will Stallings Jr., safety John Slaughter, linebacker Jeremiah Telander, defensive lineman Tyree Weathersby and Conyer. Career stats: 1,700 yards, 28 TDs rushing; 2,244 yards, 26 TDs receiving; 153 tackles; 11 INTs, punt return TD; 4 kickoff return TDs; 3 fumble recoveries, 1 for a TD, 2 fumbles forced, 3 KO return TDs. That did not happen, so now, it all comes down to Saturday's regular-season finale at Arkansas. Statistics are through Week 1 of the playoffs if updated by the school. He was a Montgomery Advertiser All-Metro selectionon both the gridiron and the basketball court during the 2021-22 school year. He initially committed to Maryland in October 2021 before reopening his recruitment in July. The 6-0, 220-pound Florida native committed to Michigan State in November but reopened his recruitment a little more than one month later. Carter also had seven tackles for loss, four . He is a native of Bowling Green, Ky. and plays high school football for South Warren. I see Tennessee on everybody's top five list here lately.". Tennessees new commit is an athlete and South Warren uses him all over the field to make the most impact. Cristian Conyer. I feel like they're gonna blow up and be a pretty good team. ZWRnZS1rZW50dWNreS1mb3ItY3Jpc3RpYW4tY29ueWVyIgogIH0pOwogIChm cmlwdCc+PC9zY3JpcHQ+CjxkaXYgY2xhc3M9J3ZpZGVvLWNvbnRhaW5lcicg It was like a dream come true.". With the commitment of Conyer, Tennessee still has work to do at the cornerback position for the 2023 class. I'm Eric, but you may know me as Cainer on the radio. This time, he added an athlete out of Kentucky who is likely to play defensive back. I'm working on the rest of my camp schedule," he said. "That was huge," Conyer said of the chance to re-connect with so many of his friends at Tennessee. MaxPreps Follow your favorite high school teams and players. As more and more college coaches advance into looking hard at the next class, with the current class (2022) still being the primary focus, the process for Conyer will pick up even more, but until then, the rising junior is focused on what he can control. The Volunteers have already brought in three safeties, but have been behind on the outside. ". 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