For the past few months, all the talk of Tennessee football defensive linemen in the NFL Draft has surrounded Derek Barnett. That’s fair. Barnett is one of the greatest Vols ever, and he will be a superstar in the professional ranks.
But one of the guys who had a major hand in helping out Barnett needs some love too. After all, Barnett couldn’t do what he did if Corey Vereen wasn’t on the other side also drawing attention from offensive linemen.
Yes, Vereen is another Vol who could have a major impact at the next level. He’s been flying under the radar because of all of Barnett’s hype.