He’s done really well,” Tennessee's inside linebackers coach said after Thursday’s practice, the final one for the Vols before Saturday's Orange & White Game at Neyland Stadium (6 p.m., SEC Network).
“JJ kind of got here a little late last year, so he was kind of behind a little bit. JJ learns well, too. He’s had a really good spring. He came out and ran around well, and the good thing with him is the offseason allowed him to get in shape. He wasn’t quite in the shape that the other guys were because he missed the summer and about the first month of fall camp.
“He was able to run around and do a lot of good things. We’re really pleased with where he is. He’s had a good spring so far.”