Moore making case for a receiver slot withVols

‘He’s an unbelievable talent,’ coach Phillip Fulmer said after practice Thursday.

The 6-1 freshman out of Tatum, Texas, has been joining his counterparts in extra drills following each practice run by receivers coach Trooper Taylor.

Moore provides unquestionable speed. In his junior and senior years at Tatum High School ‘ the same alma mater of freshman tailback Lennon Creer ‘ Moore was named first-team All-State as a kick returner and set the school record in the 110-meter hurdles.

‘We’re really excited about Denarius Moore,’ Fulmer said. ‘I thought he was really good when we signed him, and I think he can be really special.’

Fulmer said although the majority of the receivers are young, he hopes their ability will make up for it.

‘Sometimes receivers are timid,’ Fulmer said. ‘Those guys are very physical and willing. I can’t even imagine what they’ll be like a year from now, but we don’t have a year from now. They need to be ready to go now.’

The team is looking for targets for senior quarterback Erik Ainge after Robert Meachem, who led the Vols last season with 1,298 yards receiving, left a year early for the NFL. Jayson Swain and Bret Smith, who combined for 88 receptions, left after graduating.

The top returning receiver is tight end Chris Brown. He picked up 235 yards on 31 receptions in 2006.