South-Doyle running back Jocquez Bruce during a Class 5A playoff game in 2013. (Paul Efird/News Sentinel)
KNOXVILLE, Tennessee — Jocquez Bruce, an athlete at South Doyle High School, has verbally committed to Tennessee after a standout performance in a camp this weekend.
Bruce, listed by 247Sports at 5-foot-10 and 165 pounds, could play receiver, cornerback or even running back at college. Bruce told 247Sports that he worked out at all three spots during his recent visit to UT but was being recruited primarily as a slot receiver.
I am officially committed to play at the University of Tennessee 🍊 #DreamTeam15 #VolNation #GBO
— Jocquez Bruce (@Juicee_5) June 17, 2014
Bruce is the 13th commitment and second receiver in Tennessee’s 2015 signing class.
In the 247Sports Composite ratings, Bruce is the 28th-ranked overall prospect in Tennessee and the 74th-ranked athlete prospect in the country.