Marcus Tatum is a three-star offensive tackle out of Daytona Beach, Fla. and he spurned Florida and Miami to head to Knoxville.
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A Big Orange welcome to ⭐⭐⭐⭐ OL and Florida native @AsapTatum! #TSD16 pic.twitter.com/uIWLAUcSqv
— Tennessee Football (@Vol_Football) February 3, 2016
Vols offensive line coach Don Mahoney knew he had to get this guy when he saw him for the Georgia game.
#Vols OL coach Don Mahoney on OT signee Marcus Tatum: He visited for the Georgia game, and the players told me, ‘We’ve got to get this guy.'
— Wes Rucker (@wesrucker247) February 3, 2016
Tatum is 6'6" and weighs 255 pounds. While he may not start right away he could be the perfect candidate to get a redshirt and bulk up a bit and become a full-time starter down the road.
