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One of Tennessees true freshman linebackers made his debut for*the Vols on Saturday during their win over Florida and could see his role expand before the end of the season.
Their other freshman at the position appears unlikely to play this year.
Tennessee coach Butch Jones said Wednesday that freshman linebacker Ja'Quain Blakely is on track to be redshirted this season, while fellow newcomer Daniel Bituli played in the Vols goal-line package in their 38-28 win over the Gators and has a bright, bright future.
Im really excited about both, Jones said during his weekly Wednesday press conference. Daniel Bituli played as a true freshman last week played in our goal-line package and his role will continue to increase at the linebacker position and on special teams. Im really excited about him.
I think hes got a bright, bright future. Very, very intelligent, very physical, can run, so were encouraged and Im ecstatic about him.
Jones said Blakely, a former three-star prospect from Moultrie, Ga., has done a good job but isnt in line to see the field this season. Jones said Tennessee has the luxury of moving Blakely around this year to find a natural home for him, adding that the Vols could try him at Sam linebacker and defensive end.
Jay Blakely has done a good job, as well. Right now, he's on task to be redshirted, and were looking at a number of positions for him particularly, maybe even a Sam linebacker to a defensive end so right now we that luxury, with redshirting him, to be able to move him around and kind of find a natural home for him, Jones said.
But Ive been encouraged by both individuals.
Bituli, a former Top247 prospect from Nashville (Tenn.) Christian School, made the first tackle of his college career Saturday during his debut against Florida.
Their other freshman at the position appears unlikely to play this year.
Tennessee coach Butch Jones said Wednesday that freshman linebacker Ja'Quain Blakely is on track to be redshirted this season, while fellow newcomer Daniel Bituli played in the Vols goal-line package in their 38-28 win over the Gators and has a bright, bright future.
Im really excited about both, Jones said during his weekly Wednesday press conference. Daniel Bituli played as a true freshman last week played in our goal-line package and his role will continue to increase at the linebacker position and on special teams. Im really excited about him.
I think hes got a bright, bright future. Very, very intelligent, very physical, can run, so were encouraged and Im ecstatic about him.
Jones said Blakely, a former three-star prospect from Moultrie, Ga., has done a good job but isnt in line to see the field this season. Jones said Tennessee has the luxury of moving Blakely around this year to find a natural home for him, adding that the Vols could try him at Sam linebacker and defensive end.
Jay Blakely has done a good job, as well. Right now, he's on task to be redshirted, and were looking at a number of positions for him particularly, maybe even a Sam linebacker to a defensive end so right now we that luxury, with redshirting him, to be able to move him around and kind of find a natural home for him, Jones said.
But Ive been encouraged by both individuals.
Bituli, a former Top247 prospect from Nashville (Tenn.) Christian School, made the first tackle of his college career Saturday during his debut against Florida.
