Josh Smith’s Status and Other Vols Injury Updates

Butch Jones updated several injured Vols’ statuses on Monday.

Here’s what we know as far as statuses for the Georgia game.

• WR Josh Smith (ankle sprain): Day-to-day; has not been ruled out for Georgia game.
• WR Von Pearson (ankle sprain): Ruled out for Georgia game.
• TE Ethan Wolf (bruised knee): Full go; will play against Georgia
• TE Daniel Helm (ankle sprain): Full go; will play against Georgia
• RB Derrell Scott (foot): Practicing; questionable for Georgia game.

Not having Von Pearson available will obviously be a big blow for the Vols.

It will be even worse if Josh Smith isn’t available.

The Vols were able to “get by” without Pearson against Oklahoma, thanks to Smith.

If Smith can’t go, true freshman Josh Malone should see an increased role.

The good news for Tennessee is that tight end Ethan Wolf will be back. The Vols received no production from their tight end position with Wolf out of the lineup. They’ll definitely need him against Georgia.

As for Derrell Scott, well Butch Jones said a decision would be made later this week as to whether or not Scott will travel with the team to Athens.

Even if he does travel, I’d be surprised if he played. However, It’s still a good sign that he’s getting healthy. Scott is now definitely a redshirt candidate with the dismissal of Treyvon Paulk.