Our weekly feature returns for 2016, as our staff picks one Vol of particular importance each week, starting with Appalachian State on Thursday night:
Will Shelton - Darrin Kirkland Jr.
I don't think Appalachian State's defense is going to stop Tennessee's offense. I do think the Mountaineers could have a chance to keep up and/or dictate pace if their running game is able to find success. ASU was sixth nationally in rushing yards per game and yards per carry last season, and most of those yards return. Maybe Tennessee's defensive line can simply dominate up front and stop all this before it starts, but I'm not sure how elite we'll be at tackle in week one.