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Football Kentucky coach Mark Stoops previews Tennessee

Kentucky coach Mark Stoops met with the media Monday to preview Saturday's game at Tennessee.

Here are some key notes and quotes from Stoops' comments on the Vols:

– Stoops called Tennessee "a team that is absolutely playing on fire right now." On the offense specifically, he said the Vols are "playing incredibly high right now – just with their tempo, the way they're playing at quarterback, across the board." He made it clear that "they're extremely hard to defend."

– Stoops said Tennessee's defense is "getting big-time stops when they need to" and is good about getting pressure on the opposing quarterback.

– Stoops on playing Tennessee: "Obviously, a big challenge ahead of us. I think the bye – hopefully – came at a good time for us."

– Stoops said the Vols have wide receivers that "can really run" and "a quarterback that's playing at the level he is and how accurate he is" and that "gives them a lot of space."

– Stoops on facing the No. 3 ranked team in the country: "I think it's human nature when you're playing a team that's playing this well, you better play at a high clip or you'll get embarrassed. They can play very fast, they're scoring points on everybody. When you're playing the No. 1 offense in the country, you better be locked in."

– Stoops on the rivalry with Tennessee: "Every game for us is important. I've always said (the Tennessee game) is important – of course it's important. It's an SEC East team that we have go on the road that's very close in proximity. It's important."

Football Vols quarterback Hendon Hooker praises emerging wide receiver Jalin Hyatt

Hendon Hooker and Jalin Hyatt first met when Hooker was at Virginia Tech and Hyatt was on his official visit.

Now, the duo is excelling with the Vols.

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How Fast Is Jalen Hyatt?

H.S. Scouting Report​

EVALUATED 01/22/2021​

Charles Power

Charles PowerNATIONAL WRITER

PROJECTION​

2-3 RoundDAY 2

COMPARISON​

Will FullerHOUSTON TEXANS


Thin, lean frame with little weight or significant mass at this stage. Should add some mass once he gets in a strength program, but is unlikely to ever be a very big player. Is among the very fastest players in the 2020 cycle with one of the faster verified 40 times nationally along with stellar times in the 100 and 200 meters. Plays for one of the top high school programs in South Carolina and has had a very productive high school career to date with a high touchdown rate. Can take the top off the defense as a deep threat and shows the ability to make some high level catches. Will have to gain some strength at the next level to aid in his ability to run through tackles after the catch. Can also stand to polish up his routes and continue improving consistency with his hands. Projects as an outside Z wide receiver who demands attention from safeties given his deep threat ability. Projects as a Power 5 starter who could blossom into a NFL Draft pick with furthered development.



Athletic Background​

Jalin Hyatt is a 6-2, 165-pound Wide Receiver from Irmo, SC.
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