NFL Playoffs: Ranking All Former Vols in the Postseason

He’s been another model of consistency on the offensive line coming from Tennessee into the professional ranks. And as an outside blocker, Ja’Wuan James is now tasked with continuing what the Miami Dolphins had been doing in recent weeks before their final game of the season.

That means blocking for Matt Moore, who has looked great with James and others protecting him.

For the year, Miami is No. 10 in the country in sacks allowed with 30, one spot ahead of the Chiefs. Meanwhile, they have the No. 9 ranked rushing offense overall, and it’s No. 8 in yards per carry with right at four and a half.

And with quarterback changes added on top of that, James deserves credit for being slightly more productive than Zach Fulton has been. That makes him a better former Vol in these NFL Playoffs and a more crucial one to make up for the quarterback issues.

Going up against Daniel McCullers and the Pittsburgh Steelers will be a battle of old teammates on Saturday if both play, so that’ll be interesting to see.

And both will play key roles.

But speaking of defensive tackles, we stay in the trenches and move back to the other side with our next player on this list.