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Tennessee stock up/stock down – how the Volunteers shape up for 2017 spring football

Tennessee kicks off its spring practice Tuesday with several positions up for grabs following the departures of veteran starters.

The Volunteers lost quarterback Josh Dobbs, running back Alvin Kamara, wide receiver Josh Malone, defensive end Derek Barnett, linebacker Jalen Reeves-Maybin and cornerback Cameron Sutton, to name a few. But Tennessee returns several key players and top prospects who could shine in expanded roles.

Here’s a look at the position groups whose stock is heading up and heading down as spring football begins.

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QUARTERBACKS

Stock Down

Quarterback was one of the sure bets for Tennessee over the past two seasons.