KNOXVILLE—Evan and Elliott Berry, the younger twin brothers of former Vol Eric Berry and sons of former Vol James Berry, officially committed to Tennessee Monday morning—a day that also happens to be their birthday. It’s no secret Derek Dooley and Eric Berry didn’t see eye-to-eye on the direction of the program, so today’s commitment says a great deal about the the elder Berry’s confidence in Butch Jones and the way he is leading Tennessee. Make no mistake, were Derek Dooley still on Rocky Top, the Berry’s would be looking elsewhere.

Tennessee’s 2014 class now has 29 commitments and ranks second nationally according to 247Sports, Rivals, and Scout. ESPN has the 2014 Vol class at No. 4 in the nation.

The Basics: Rated as a 4-star prospect by Rivals, Scout, ESPN, and 247Sports composite, Evan is a 5-11, 195 pound athlete who could play a variety of positions at Tennessee. Evan won the Georgia class AAAAA state championship in the 100 meters (10.95) and 200 meters (21.90) over the summer and will bring much needed speed to the Vols, no matter what position he plays. Most project Evan, who plays QB and safety for Creekside HS in Fairburn, GA., as a defensive back but he could see some time on the offensive side of the football as well. He chose the Vols over Clemson, Auburn, South Carolina, Georgia, Miami, LSU, Kentucky, and others.

Scouting Reports: “[Evan] Berry is another great athlete in the 2014 class who can do so many things well on both sides of the ball. He has great size and his future is likely as a free safety. He has great ball skills, he plays with great awareness, and he tracks the ball with the best of them. He has good speed to the ball and his coverage skills are solid. He needs to get stronger and play the run better, but he will see the filed early.” – Chad Simmons, Scout.com

“A safety playing as a Wildcat QB and offensive weapon who is extremely productive. A playmaker under center and in the slot, but he has upside to develop on defense despite limited snaps there. Serviceable in the passing game to keep you guessing, but his feet are why he is at QB. A bit of a short-strider, and while it does not hinder his lateral agility in a short space, it could be a transition issue for him on defense if matched up vs. quicker and more fluid slots and backs from a safety position. Might end up as a strong safety/hybrid type.”-ESPN.com

The Basics: Rated as a 3-star prospect by Scout, ESPN, Rivals, and 247 Sports, Elliott is a 5-11, 191 pound safety/outside linebacker/running back. Though not as highly-recruited has Evan, don’t sleep on Elliott’s ability at the college level. He ran a 4.4 40-yard dash at a UT camp, and like his brother, brings speed to the Vols. He chose Tennessee over Auburn, LSU, Miami, Georgia, South Carolina, Missouri, and others.

Scouting Report: “Quickness and agility allow him to avoid blockers in tight spaces and still make plays. A tough customer who moves through traffic and takes proper angles to the football. Lines up in a three-point stance and although he lacks the desired bulk for the position, his quickness, balance and agility put him in position to react quickly as a run defender. Shows good open-space, wrap-tackling skill while not allowing leaky yards after contact. Possesses the size and athleticism for the running back position and has the height, playing speed and toughness for the linebacker spot at the BCS level of play.We project he will land on defense with his frame and range.”-ESPN.com

“The biggest thing that I like about that is they haven’t even reached their full potential. They are still learning the game. I think the point when they are going to become real, real great is in college when they really get a coach and really get a defined position to focus working on their craft and stuff like that.”-Eric Berry

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