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Tennessee Football: Athlon Sports picks RB Ty Chandler for breakout year

Running back, Ty Chandler erupted on the scene last season in the backup role. He ran behind now Los Angeles Rams running back John Kelly. It was a great one-two punch for the Vols last season despite going 4-8.

If there was one part of Tennessee’s football team that showed up and showed out it was John Kelly and Ty Chandler. Both players were highly productive; I suppose that is why everyone thinks Chandler can have an All-SEC type of season as a sophomore.

Here is what Athlon Sports had to say about Chandler.

After working as the backup to John Kelly last season, Chandler is primed for a breakout season as Tennessee’s No.