Looks like the Big Man at Powell has committed to Texas A&M Saturday.

[BarneySox2007]

I'm not surprised by this decision seeing that this young man has been at three different high schools since the tenth grade. If this was who most recruiters project as the best prospect out all the high schools across the country it's been nice to be able to see him play a few times this year. I really believe he came in out of shape and carried over into his first few weeks of the season this year. My bet is if the young man does keep his commitment the family will go along nearby and leaving Powell. Hope we can turn on the TV in four years and say we saw him play football around here in high school.

[HTV]

No surprise what so ever. The Aggies have been his big leader for months now.  That's been no secret.  

[1OldPatriot]

He plays 1 out of 3 plays hard. Ce la vie

[TNPaul]

He only got 4 tackles against Maryville that I counted.

[MLREB]

Kid has athleticism that is not often seen in kids that size. He will be a load for opposing teams to block in college. Still holding out hope he ends up in orange. 

[noonesfool]

We won’t recognize him in college for a variety of reasons.

3 schools in 3 years, he’ll get consistent coaching at A&M. He will be in shape, he will have no option on that issue. They will take 30-40 lbs off of him and if more goes back on him it will be pure muscle. Only goes hard a 1/3 of time in HS, it doesn’t matter. He won’t get as many snaps in college even when he becomes a starter due to the better schools rotating 7-11 defensive linemen. I sincerely believe we will be watching him on Sunday. He hasn’t got anywhere near his potential.

Edited November 8, 2021 by noonesfool

[brian2000]

Probably got a better NIL deal. TN has dropped the ball with the NIL is what I’ve heard

[MidTennFootball]

1 hour ago, noonesfool said:

We won’t recognize him in college for a variety of reasons.

3 schools in 3 years, he’ll get consistent coaching at A&M. He will be in shape, he will have no option on that issue. They will take 30-40 lbs off of him and if more goes back on him it will be pure muscle. Only goes hard a 1/3 of time in HS, it doesn’t matter. He won’t get as many snaps in college even when he becomes a starter due to the better schools rotating 7-11 defensive linemen. I sincerely believe we will be watching him on Sunday. He hasn’t got anywhere near his potential.

College Football is filled with guys who never reached their full potential, especially in the SEC. Not saying Nolen is one of those, but he's not a lock either

[92Dragon]

A guy his size should dominate in high school football. I won't be impressed until he dominates guys his own size. 

[SweetScience]

5 hours ago, 92Dragon said:

A guy his size should dominate in high school football. I won't be impressed until he dominates guys his own size. 

Right. I remember saying the same thing about Mays when he was at Catholic. I remember he was throwing kids around like rag dolls in HS. He’s still pretty dang good in college, but no matter if it’s Cade or Nolen, once you get up to the higher levels like the SEC, it’s a totally different ballgame and animal. He could very well end up being a bust, you just never know. On the other hand, he could excel. We’ll just have to wait and see.

Edited November 8, 2021 by SweetScience

[strongx]

At least it wasn’t FL, GA, or Bama.

[BarneySox2007]

I do hope A&M unlocks his potential. I knew when he came in here late for fall practice there was no way in the world this young man would be able to stand up to the humidity in the first couple of games carrying that kind of weight against Anderson County and Maryville. There were shades of what he was capable of during those games but not enough to make a difference in either game. I know against Maryville the game was held up three times to get him off the field. After the Maryville game I really never paid any attention to him or Powell after that but I hope him the best moving forward.