"Lawless opted to stay home and represent the Vols because of his comfort level with the program and coaches. He’s meshed well with Tennessee’s new defensive line coach Brady Hoke, but he’s also bonded with current 2018 prospects Cade Mays (a 5-star Tennessee commit), Greg Emerson and others. When Lawless’ parents “fell in love” with the school during a Junior Day visit in March, that pretty much sealed the deal.
