CALHOUN, Ga. – Calhoun High School quarterback Nash Nance made it official Thursday that he will be a Tennessee Volunteer next season.
Nance, who had been committed to Vanderbilt University, met with coach Bobby Johnson on Wednesday and informed him of his decision to de-commit.
“It was a difficult decision for me, but I told Coach Johnson last night after a visit in my home that I was de-committing from Vanderbilt,” said Nance, who passed for 3,018 yards and 29 touchdowns this season for the Class AA runners-up. “It was very emotional for me and my family. After visiting Tennessee and hours of prayer I feel that Tennessee is a better fit for me. Coach Dooley has all the confidence in me and my abilities and he really likes my future as a Vol.”
Nance’s Calhoun teammate, five-star receiver Da’Rick Rogers, is still committed to the University of Georgia, though he accompanied Nance on his visit to UT. Rogers has stated that he will decide between Georgia and Tennessee at a 9:45 a.m. press conference on national signing day Wednesday.
Rogers is the No. 9 ranked prospect in the country according to Rivals.com and the top-ranked prospect in Georgia. He set a state single-season record for receiving yards during the Jackets’ run to the state title game.
For more on this story, check back to timesfreepress.com and read more about Nance’s decision in Friday’s Times Free Press.