This time last year, the Tennessee offense was a virtual unknown with Josh Heupel taking over. The quarterback and wide receiver spots were large question marks, perhaps outside of returning veteran playmaker Velus Jones Jr.
We all know what happened next. Out of nowhere, Cedric Tillman turned into a 1,000 yard receiver — Tennessee’s first since 2012. That, of course, was made possible by Heupel’s offense and the stunning transformation of quarterback Hendon Hooker. With Hooker and Tillman each bypassing NFL opportunities to return to one more season, expectations have risen in Knoxville.
Tennessee is expected to field one of the best offenses in the country once again in 2022, which should once again benefit the wide receiver group.