With so much success in the single-wing and then a period of dominance while led by a former offensive lineman as head coach in the modern era, Tennessee football has naturally filled the NFL with great blockers over the years. Players from those ranks are a huge reason the Vols have been able to produce lots of elite running backs.
Even in the recent years, when the Vols had their failed experiment with the spread offense under Butch Jones before returning to the pro-style under Jeremy Pruitt, they managed to produce pro offensive linemen. Rocky Top is just a great place for guys up front to look at if they’re trying to turn into top-notch players at the next level.