Tennessee may have lost its top edge threat from a year ago in Byron Young, but the Volunteers have a pretty good looking future on the edge. Josh Heupel’s staff has attacked the position on the recruiting trail, adding a handful of blue-chippers and getting quite a bit more athletic.
It’s been a clear point of focus for this staff as they look to continue to ramp up the aggression on the defensive side of the ball. Now, despite not having that one obvious guy, Tennessee has plenty of options — and plenty of time to develop them.