If there was one bright spot for Tennessee on Saturday night against Georgia, without a doubt it was Cedric Tillman. The junior receiver has stepped right into the veteran receiver pipeline at Tennessee, following in the footsteps of Jauan Jennings, Marquez Callaway and Josh Palmer.
After catching just three passes last season, Tillman has been the unquestioned No. 1 from day one under Josh Heupel. The 6-3, 215 pound outside receiver now leads the team in receiving yards and is tied for the lead in touchdowns.
Tillman had eight career catches entering the season. With three games left to play, Tillman has 46 catches for 725 yards and six scores.