15. Barnett: As a sophomore, Barnett emerged as one of the nation's premier pass rushers, leading Tennessee with 10 sacks -- 19th most in the nation -- plus 69 tackles, 12.5 tackles for loss, seven quarterback hurries and one forced fumble. Barnett is solidly built at 6-foot-3, 257 pounds and has some strength, but he's at his best working as a speed rusher. He's got a terrific first step and bends very well turning the corner to get leverage while getting to the quarterback around the outside of the tackle. Unlike some speed rushers, Barnett is very solid against the run and a true three-down player at defensive end. He's strong enough at the point of attack to set the edge when on the play side and his speed allows him to crash down the line to cut off cutback lanes and get tackles in pursuit when on the weak side.
38. Hurd: Hurd doesn't have to be the best in the country; he just has to be better. Going into his third season, the junior needs only 891 yards to become Tennessee's all-time leading rusher. Considering he's never rushed for fewer than 899 yards in a season (1,288 in 2015), that's a fairly safe bet. Look for offensive coordinator Mike Debord to feature him in Tennessee's run heavy offense. Quarterback Josh Dobbs is a dual talent threat, but Hurd can break your ankles at 6-foot-4, 240 pounds. He was one of only 19 backs to average at least 20 carries last season.
43. Dobbs: Dobbs exemplifies "class act." Not only does he illustrate what it means to be a leader on the field, it's who he is off the field that makes him so special. The dual-threat signal caller had 11 rushing touchdowns to go along with his 15 scores through the air last season. The Volunteers will go as far as Dobbs leads them. Head coach Butch Jones has his best team to date in Knoxville, one packed with talent all over the field due to 18 returning starters, including Dobbs and two solid running backs. That trio is back again this season, which should scare almost every defensive coordinator on the schedule
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38. Hurd: Hurd doesn't have to be the best in the country; he just has to be better. Going into his third season, the junior needs only 891 yards to become Tennessee's all-time leading rusher. Considering he's never rushed for fewer than 899 yards in a season (1,288 in 2015), that's a fairly safe bet. Look for offensive coordinator Mike Debord to feature him in Tennessee's run heavy offense. Quarterback Josh Dobbs is a dual talent threat, but Hurd can break your ankles at 6-foot-4, 240 pounds. He was one of only 19 backs to average at least 20 carries last season.
43. Dobbs: Dobbs exemplifies "class act." Not only does he illustrate what it means to be a leader on the field, it's who he is off the field that makes him so special. The dual-threat signal caller had 11 rushing touchdowns to go along with his 15 scores through the air last season. The Volunteers will go as far as Dobbs leads them. Head coach Butch Jones has his best team to date in Knoxville, one packed with talent all over the field due to 18 returning starters, including Dobbs and two solid running backs. That trio is back again this season, which should scare almost every defensive coordinator on the schedule
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