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http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2200472-tennessee-volunteers-freshman-derek-barnett-working-his-way-toward-greatness#articles/2200472-tennessee-volunteers-freshman-derek-barnett-working-his-way-toward-greatness
I think this is a great write up about the kid. I expect great things from him. It's a lot longer article than the quote.
I think this is a great write up about the kid. I expect great things from him. It's a lot longer article than the quote.
Making his second career start against the fourth-ranked Oklahoma Sooners, Barnett was dominant, blowing up plays in the backfield and containing OU quarterback Trevor Knight on the edge.
He finished with five tackles and a hurry despite being impeded much of the night.
Holding may be the only way to slow down Barnett.
UT head coach Butch Jones sang his freshman's praises all through fall practice, telling the Chattanooga Times Free Press' Patrick Brown that Barnett had a "tremendous camp" where he "upped everyone's level of play."
Even in a stout defensive end rotation that includes Curt Maggitt and Corey Vereen, among others, Barnett shines as the unit's best player. At times, coaches will put Maggitt back on the second level at linebacker to get their three-best speed-rushers on the field at the same time.
Barnett continually forces his coaches' hands when it comes to playing time and has ever since he arrived on campus this summer.