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Big lineman on Vols' wish list : Football Recruiting : GoVolsXtra.com

Tennessee has brought in a unprecedented number of football prospects this spring, but the Vols are still hoping to get a big one to come visit.

Offensive lineman Morgan Moses from Meadowbrook High in Richmond, Va., stands 6-foot-7 and weighs 347 pounds. With plenty of athletic ability, it’s no surprise he’s one of the top prospects in the nation.

UT, Florida, Miami, Georgia, West Virginia, Clemson and Alabama are among the schools that have already come calling with scholarship offers. Nearby Virginia, Virginia Tech and Maryland were the first to extend official invitations.

Therein lies the problem for out-of-state schools like UT. Moses knows Virginia, Virginia Tech and Maryland. He’s already visited each of their campuses.

“All three of them are great schools,” Moses said. “I like the coaches, the players, good facilities and good people surrounding the team.”

In order for any school, including UT, to lure Moses, a visit is in order, either this summer or an official trip this fall. So far, Moses said he has no plans to visit any schools this summer.

The good news is Moses said he has no leader and plans to “ride it out ’til the end,” meaning no decision is imminent.

“Distance really doesn’t play a part,” Moses added, yet another reason for the Vols and others to keep hoping.

“Tennessee is a good school and I’m looking to see more about what they’re offering,” Moses said.

Moses is being recruited by receivers coach Latrell Scott.

“Coach Scott is an awesome guy, down to earth,” Moses said. “I’m hoping to get to know him more.”

Scott, who’s in Virginia this week to visit with prospects including Moses, has a strong sales pitch for offensive linemen since joining UT’s staff in January. With former offensive lineman turned offensive line coach Phillip Fulmer as head coach, Moses would have a tie to the top.

“That’s good to know,” Moses said. “I guess you could say he looks out for his big guys.”

Moses certainly is that. He started as a freshman playing tight end at 6-4, 260 pounds. Following a growth spurt, he moved to offensive guard during his sophomore season before eventually finding a home at offensive tackle.