It isn't even National Signing Day yet and we've got our first big recruiting flip. Tyler Byrd is a four-star cornerback who was heavily favored to stay in-state and go to Miami. However, it seems he had other plans as he made the announcement on periscope (the video is available for 24 hours after it's posted) and decided to flip.
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LIVE on #Periscope: the commitment https://t.co/mGRMh2pC3B
— Tyler Byrd (@D1fuzzymuffin17) February 3, 2016
And some fans are pretty excited about it.
Tyler Byrd sporting the Vols cap. Very big get for Tennessee! @D1fuzzymuffin17 #Vols #VFL pic.twitter.com/FF88QfDXqo
— Steven (@StevenCGann) February 3, 2016
https://twitter.com/tyronehuff1/status/694703385044455424
The U.S. Army All-American took his last official visit to Tennessee this past weekend and it seems Rocky Top made quite the impression on him. The Naples High School product from Florida is almost 6'0" and weighs 194 pounds according to 247Sports.
