KNOXVILLE, TN - OCTOBER 29: A general view of Neyland Stadium during the South Carolina Gamecocks game against the Tennessee Volunteers on October 29, 2011 in Knoxville, Tennessee. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
They only had two NFL Draft picks, none of whom were first-rounders, and one of whom wasn’t taken until the sixth round. However, Tennessee football managed to improve its standing among other colleges in the draft with this light year.
The Vols shot up from No. 36 to No. 31 in College Football News’ five-year draft analysis rankings. They are up 13 spots from No.