There was a time when Tennessee football was considered Wide Receiver U. That title, however, has faded in recent years due to a combination of the Clemson Tigers emerging and the Vols misusing their talent.
Through five years of Butch Jones, the Vols began a process of limiting their elite playmakers in the passing game as much as possible. Jones had an obsession with running a five to six-man rotation, even if one receiver was the dominant mismatch.
This year, with Tennessee football transitioning back to a pro-style offense under Tyson Helton and Jeremy Pruitt, Vols fans are hoping to see a few receivers with their talents maximized.