Greg Emerson originally planned on waiting, but after suffering a tough injury out at The Opening Finals in Oregon on Sunday, the 4-star defensive lineman simply couldn't hold his secret any longer.

The Top 50 prospect committed to Tennessee on Monday, completing the Vols' #Big3 in-state defensive line trio with Brant Lawless and D'Andre Litaker.

Emerson silently committed to Tennessee during 'Orange Carpet Day' last month, but he planned on waiting until mid-December to make his announcement. He recorded an exclusive video with VolQuest.com discussing his impending decision.

Take a look.