Jeremy Pruitt has been trying to emphasize his confidence in Jarrett Guarantano ever since he took over as head coach for Tennessee football. He took that to another level during the summer by bringing Guarantano to SEC Media Days, as a junior, over more experienced seniors, including Nigel Warrior, Baylen Buchanan, Marquez Callaway, and yes, Jauan Jennings.
Guarantano went with Daniel Bituli and Darrell Taylor. Bituli, Taylor, Warrior and Buchanan could all be leaders of the Vols’ defense given their experience. It is true that Guarantano could emerge as a leader for the Vols’ offense.
However, right now, that leader is Jauan Jennings.