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On Thursday the Tennessee Volunteers landed running back Carlin Fils-Aime in a big head-to-head recruiting battle that included North Carolina, Miami, Auburn, and Georgia down the stretch. The commitment was somewhat of a surprise after a reported announcement date set for Saturday, Aug. 1.
The Naples High School star has captured the imagination of college recruiters despite limited touches at the high school level. The 5-foot-11, 180-pound back had 92 carries for 873 yards with 15 touchdowns as a sophomore but only had 26 carries for 232 yards and three scores as a junior.