No more Velus Jones Jr., no more JaVonta Payton — it’s no secret that Tennessee is looking for a new starter in the slot and on the outside opposite of Cedric Tillman. The most logical choice was always Jalin Hyatt, who played sporadically throughout the 2021 season.
The rising junior has speed to burn and seems like a natural fit in Josh Heupel’s system. In fact, it seemed that way last year in fall camp. Hyatt began the season as a starter, but suffered an injury early in the season against Pittsburgh. From there, his playing time was inconsistent, but he was able to make the occasional splash.