We are 2nd teir and most likely will always finish between our 10-20. It's not so much that Tennessee isn't a top destination but we are at a geographical disadvantage. On average we should finish 15th every year.
Top 10 advantaged schools
SEC schools
1st teir
Alabama
LSU
Georgia
Big 10
Ohio State
Michigan
ACC
FSU
PAC 12
USC
UCLA
Big 10
Oklahoma
Texas
2nd teir
SEC
1. Texas A&M
2. Florida
3. Auburn
4. Tennessee
ACC
1. Clemson
2. Miami
Big 10
1. Penn State
PAC 12
1. Oregon
Not making list but competitive
Ole Miss
Nebraska
Oregon
Virginia Tech
Tennessee needs 5 elite recruiters to out compete
Top 10 advantaged schools
SEC schools
1st teir
Alabama
LSU
Georgia
Big 10
Ohio State
Michigan
ACC
FSU
PAC 12
USC
UCLA
Big 10
Oklahoma
Texas
2nd teir
SEC
1. Texas A&M
2. Florida
3. Auburn
4. Tennessee
ACC
1. Clemson
2. Miami
Big 10
1. Penn State
PAC 12
1. Oregon
Not making list but competitive
Ole Miss
Nebraska
Oregon
Virginia Tech
Tennessee needs 5 elite recruiters to out compete