Tennessee's 2016 football recruiting class probably won't have the same immediate, necessary impact as the previous hauls corralled by coach Butch Jones, because the Volunteers don't have as many needs.
But that doesn't mean all the summer enrollees who've recently arrived in Knoxville will be standing on the sideline for a year as bystanders to a season many expect to be excellent. Several newcomers have an opportunity to play key roles.
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Whether because of immense talent or some lingering shallow areas of depth that haven't quite been replenished, the Vols have some prospects who could secure vital roles on the team once the games begin.