5 reasons why the Volunteers can win the SEC in 2016
Reason #1 of 5.......
1. DE Derek Barnett is one of the best players in the entire country
This is a bit of a spoiler alert, but when PFF releases its ranking of the best college football players heading into the 2016 season, Barnett is going to be right up there near the top. He earned the highest PFF pass-rushing grade among returning Power-5 edge defenders, and fifth among all 4-3 DEs with 62 QB pressures (including 10 sacks). Unlike some of the other top edge rushers in the country, he played well against the run, too, and he will lead what should be one of the nations best defensive fronts in 2016. Expect him to challenge Texas A&Ms Myles Garrett as the countrys best pass-rusher this year.
Reason #1 of 5.......
1. DE Derek Barnett is one of the best players in the entire country
This is a bit of a spoiler alert, but when PFF releases its ranking of the best college football players heading into the 2016 season, Barnett is going to be right up there near the top. He earned the highest PFF pass-rushing grade among returning Power-5 edge defenders, and fifth among all 4-3 DEs with 62 QB pressures (including 10 sacks). Unlike some of the other top edge rushers in the country, he played well against the run, too, and he will lead what should be one of the nations best defensive fronts in 2016. Expect him to challenge Texas A&Ms Myles Garrett as the countrys best pass-rusher this year.