So who exactly is our Tight End in 2020?

[KnoxRealtorVOL]

Pope? Fant? Jacob Warren?

Is it just me or do we seem ill prepared for this role in 2020?

 

[mitzustu]

We also have Jackson Lowe 4 star he’s a redshirt freshman. And Sean Brown 3 star redshirt freshman.

 

[Brave Volunteer]

Does it matter? We haven't thrown to him since Mychal Rivera was on campus.

 

[Helton1]

It isn't like losing DWA is losing a lot. I respect DWA and am glad he was a Vol, but it wasn't as if other defenses had to prepare for him. My guess is of Jackson Lowe, Sean Brown, and Jacob Warren, at least one of them will be able to replace if not outperform DWA. I'm most excited about Jackson Lowe personally. He was the number 12 rated TE by 247 in 2019.

 

[sjt18]

Best blocker probably. They seemed to like Pope a lot in that role.

 

[1TallVolFan]

Why in 20 years only 2 TEs have been “used”. Besides Witten and Rivera has there been any to make an impact since ‘00?

 

[Brave Volunteer]

Why in 20 years only 2 TEs have been “used”. Besides Witten and Rivera has there been any to make an impact since ‘00?

Luke Stocker was used a fair amount.

 

[Volunteer_Kirby]

Luke Stocker was used a fair amount.

The Cottams as well.

 

[Vol8188]

Pope? Fant? Jacob Warren?

Is it just me or do we seem ill prepared for this role in 2020?

Of all the roles to seem “ill prepared for” this is probably the least significant. The staff likes Lowe was my understanding last year. Pope is obviously a good blocker. But if I’m rating the 22 positions TE is somewhere around 22nd in terms of importance.

 

[Volunteer_Kirby]

Fant has seemed out of position the whole time he's been here. Warren, is he the one with the string of injuries in HS? Pope is serviceable as a blocker. Lots of mysteries at TE, even the two RS FR. Coaches are gonna have to roll the dice and see if someone takes the lead. I expect a heavy rotation at TE with Pope getting a majority of the reps where a blocker is needed. Not sure who steps up in that current group.

 

[Mjewell]

Pope can't count up to 2. He's always jumping offside.

 

[RockyTopTexas]

Check back week 1

 

[VolInDayton]

I think Warren will suprise some people and Pope will continue performing well in a blocking roll.

 

[Volunteer Boy]

Pope? Fant? Jacob Warren?

Is it just me or do we seem ill prepared for this role in 2020?

Dee Beckwith after he gets in S&C and gains a little weight .

 

[livefaith]

Depth chart with ... OR ... OR ... OR coming soon.

 

[Vols410]

I think you’ll see us a lot more spread out, 4 wide. Bunch of added speed in the slot with guys like Jones Jr, Calloway, Hyatt. Less 11 personnel, definitely fewer 2TE sets.

 

[vik]

Pope? Fant? Jacob Warren?

Is it just me or do we seem ill prepared for this role in 2020?

Whichever extra Offensive Tackle has the best hands?

 

[vols 30]

The TE position needs a reliable QB that can get the ball down the field. It's been awhile since we've had that. Probably going to be another year .

 

[SockeyeVol]

Pope, Pope, and Pope. TE has been prioritized far more for run game than passing lately. What’s it like to plan for Tennessee? An all-access look...

Also, a 2nd TE as a decoy, opportunist, and occasional target. Exact person TBD, but it seems like it is not a huge priority for recruiting.

 

[PEPPERJAX]

Wondering if and when Jackson Lowe gets in the mix.

 

[tnvols72]

Got to have a QB who can hit the TE when they are wide open. Until the QB position is fixed, the last thing we need to worry about is who is the TE

 

[dobre_shunka]

I'd say the tallest one available to give him a better chance to catch balls from Guarantano. Maybe Uros

 

[vols 30]

I'd say the tallest one available to give him a better chance to catch balls from Guarantano. Maybe Uros

LoL

 

[sport3500]

At 6'6 Warren gives the Quarterback the tallest target.

 

[mitzustu]

Lowe and Brown are both listed as 240+ on the utsports roster. I bet they get in the mix after having a year in the program.