Freshman defensive end Derek Barnett is turning some heads in practice this week and caught the eye of head coach Butch Jones.
“One individual who has really upped everyone’s level of play has been Derek Barnett,” Jones said. “Derek Barnett has had a tremendous camp (with) his effort. He made one of the best plays I’ve seen in a long time two days ago in practice, where he caught and chased Devrin Young down the sideline about 30 yards running to the football. It’s been great to see. Derek Barnett has elevated the defensive line play.”
Barnett is listed on the UT roster as 6-foot-3, 267 pounds. Young, he’s 5-foot-8, 173.
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