Tennessee’s WR1 has landed on one of the most prestigious award watchlists in college football. Cedric Tillman was named to the Biletnikoff Award watchlist on Thursday morning, which recognizes the best wide receiver in college football.
You know the story by now. Tillman came quite literally out of nowhere in 2021 to become Tennessee’s top receiver, benefiting in a large way from Josh Heupel’s wide open offense. Tillman’s presence as a big body and down the field threat is a perfect match in this offense, and that shined through in 2021.
Tillman was Tennessee’s first 1,000 yard receiver since 2012.