benholt06
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Harrison Bailey
We know if we see HB early enough for him to build a "breakout season" thereafter then something's gone horribly awry. I hope for the best with Guarantano but his history doesn't exactly instill fans with confidence. I think Bailey is the more polished passer today, but JG has the benefit of knowing the offense. CJP is sure to have more patience with JG than the fanbase, but how long until the pressure to put in the boy wonder reaches a boiling point?
5. Wanya Morris, LT
I don't think missing spring will hold back Wanya too much. Down the stretch in 2019 during the Vols' winning streak, he was damn good. Assuming he recovers from surgery with no hiccups, I expect Wanya to be a mainstay on Tennessee's deep and experienced offensive line.
4. Roman Harrison, OLB
Harrison began to show promise towards the end of the season, registering a sack in each of the Vols' last two games. I expect he and Kivon Bennett to get the bulk of the snaps as the stand-up pass rushers in Pruitt's scheme.
3. Ramel Keyton, WR
I look for Keyton to emerge as the clear #2 WR option on the perimeter opposite Josh Palmer. And if Ramel's HS teammate Harrison Bailey becomes "the guy" for Jim Chaney, look out.
2. Keshawn Lawrence, DB
My surprise pick for a big 2020. Most folks have Trevon Flowers penciled in at safety next to Tank McCullough. Look, Key Lawrence is a freak. He's probably the best pure athlete in Tennessee's last two classes. CJP will find a place for him in his secondary. Whether it be at S or CB, Lawrence will push the guys for burn immediately.
1. Eric Gray, RB
Not going out on much of a limb here. Gray will be running behind what WILL be a top 3 offensive line in the SEC. He will split carries somewhat with Ty Chandler, but Gray is the more shifty and explosive of the two. Critics say that Eric had his big games in 2019 against inferior opponents, but it's common for a true freshman to find his groove down the back stretch of the schedule. It's not his fault that was the gauntlet of the SEC Least. It would not surprise me to see both Gray and Chandler eclipse 1000 yards this year.
Harrison Bailey
We know if we see HB early enough for him to build a "breakout season" thereafter then something's gone horribly awry. I hope for the best with Guarantano but his history doesn't exactly instill fans with confidence. I think Bailey is the more polished passer today, but JG has the benefit of knowing the offense. CJP is sure to have more patience with JG than the fanbase, but how long until the pressure to put in the boy wonder reaches a boiling point?
5. Wanya Morris, LT
I don't think missing spring will hold back Wanya too much. Down the stretch in 2019 during the Vols' winning streak, he was damn good. Assuming he recovers from surgery with no hiccups, I expect Wanya to be a mainstay on Tennessee's deep and experienced offensive line.
4. Roman Harrison, OLB
Harrison began to show promise towards the end of the season, registering a sack in each of the Vols' last two games. I expect he and Kivon Bennett to get the bulk of the snaps as the stand-up pass rushers in Pruitt's scheme.
3. Ramel Keyton, WR
I look for Keyton to emerge as the clear #2 WR option on the perimeter opposite Josh Palmer. And if Ramel's HS teammate Harrison Bailey becomes "the guy" for Jim Chaney, look out.
2. Keshawn Lawrence, DB
My surprise pick for a big 2020. Most folks have Trevon Flowers penciled in at safety next to Tank McCullough. Look, Key Lawrence is a freak. He's probably the best pure athlete in Tennessee's last two classes. CJP will find a place for him in his secondary. Whether it be at S or CB, Lawrence will push the guys for burn immediately.
1. Eric Gray, RB
Not going out on much of a limb here. Gray will be running behind what WILL be a top 3 offensive line in the SEC. He will split carries somewhat with Ty Chandler, but Gray is the more shifty and explosive of the two. Critics say that Eric had his big games in 2019 against inferior opponents, but it's common for a true freshman to find his groove down the back stretch of the schedule. It's not his fault that was the gauntlet of the SEC Least. It would not surprise me to see both Gray and Chandler eclipse 1000 yards this year.