VolsnRavens
Well-Known Member
- Joined
- Jul 27, 2009
- Messages
- 2,862
- Likes
- 5,480
Ok, next up on the preview tour, the often maligned, but somewhat improved OL. We need the fellas to step up big time this year. Thoughts on the upcoming year for our OL?
Go Vols 2020!
2020 Spring Position Preview: Offensive Line | Rocky Top Insider
"
Seniors: Trey Smith, Brandon Kennedy (RS), Riley Locklear, Jahmir Johnson (RS)
Juniors: K’Rojhn Calbert (RS), Jerome Carvin, Cade Mays
Sophomores: Wanya Morris (out), Darnell Wright, Ollie Lane (RS), Jarious Abercrombie (RS), Kingston Harris (RS)
Freshmen: Jackson Lampley (RS), Chris Akporoghene (RS), Cooper Mays
Jeremy Pruitt, Will Friend, and Jim Chaney have done a terrific job of overhauling the talent along Tennessee’s offensive line. In year one under Pruitt, the O-line was one of the worst in the country. This past season, the offensive line improved mightily throughout the course of the season to help guide Tennessee to an eight-win season.
There was still a lot to be desired with the Vols O-line despite seeing improvement, though. Tennessee finished the 2019 season with the 113th-best offensive line in the country according to Pro Football Focus. Per PFF, the Vols finished with the nation’s 124th pass-blocking grade and 76th run-blocking grade.
Though Tennessee struggled in pass-blocking situations, the line was better at limiting negative plays. After allowing 92 tackles for a loss in 2018, the Vols allowed 23 fewer TFLs in 2019 while playing one more game.
Having already taken a step forward over the last 12 months, Tennessee should make even more progress in year three under Friend and year two under Chaney. The Vols return all five of their starting offensive linemen from a season ago, as well as 12 members from last year’s O-line group.
...
Go Vols 2020!
2020 Spring Position Preview: Offensive Line | Rocky Top Insider
"
Seniors: Trey Smith, Brandon Kennedy (RS), Riley Locklear, Jahmir Johnson (RS)
Juniors: K’Rojhn Calbert (RS), Jerome Carvin, Cade Mays
Sophomores: Wanya Morris (out), Darnell Wright, Ollie Lane (RS), Jarious Abercrombie (RS), Kingston Harris (RS)
Freshmen: Jackson Lampley (RS), Chris Akporoghene (RS), Cooper Mays
Jeremy Pruitt, Will Friend, and Jim Chaney have done a terrific job of overhauling the talent along Tennessee’s offensive line. In year one under Pruitt, the O-line was one of the worst in the country. This past season, the offensive line improved mightily throughout the course of the season to help guide Tennessee to an eight-win season.
There was still a lot to be desired with the Vols O-line despite seeing improvement, though. Tennessee finished the 2019 season with the 113th-best offensive line in the country according to Pro Football Focus. Per PFF, the Vols finished with the nation’s 124th pass-blocking grade and 76th run-blocking grade.
Though Tennessee struggled in pass-blocking situations, the line was better at limiting negative plays. After allowing 92 tackles for a loss in 2018, the Vols allowed 23 fewer TFLs in 2019 while playing one more game.
Having already taken a step forward over the last 12 months, Tennessee should make even more progress in year three under Friend and year two under Chaney. The Vols return all five of their starting offensive linemen from a season ago, as well as 12 members from last year’s O-line group.
...
