Tyler Byrd and Brandon Johnson are two guys who I’m hoping beyond hope find a way to showcase their skills this year and maybe even end up as at least practice squad guys, if not drafted.
I’m just partial to the kids who come here and remain Vols, especially when we’re in such a transfer heavy era.
Byrd especially came here as an all American. A lot of hype with him. Didn’t pan out for whatever reason and he didn’t get the playing time he probably hoped for. Yet he’s still here doing his part. Not transferring. Not posting passive agressive BS on social media. Just trying to play football.
Same with BJ - although he was less heralded. Still, he had a very solid sophomore year and then disappeared last year with a new coach. Never griped. Never became a distraction. And recently came out during an interview and sounded like the consumate team player.
There are others too, like CFA etc. But Byrd and Johnson are two kids im especially rooting for.