If the Tennessee football team is going to make the monumental jump many experts predict this season, the Volunteers can't rely heavily on a slew of freshmen as they have the past two seasons.
Some of the upperclassmen and established players must make large leaps.
Sure, it's OK to expect big things from youngsters such as defensive tackles Kahlil McKenzie and Shy Tuttle and perhaps offensive lineman Drew Richmond and middle linebacker Darrin Kirkland Jr. But the Vols must fill key roles with experience.
The receiving corps is filled with former marquee recruits who have to take a big step in 2015, and probably even more could outfit a larger list.