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Tennessee Football 2016 Recap: Ranking the Top 10 Vols Performers of the Season

By Caleb Calhoun

Oct 1, 2016; Athens, GA, USA; Tennessee Volunteers defensive end Derek Barnett (9) hits Georgia Bulldogs quarterback Jacob Eason (10) causing a fumble recovered by Tennessee for a touchdown during the fourth quarter at Sanford Stadium. Tennessee defeated Georgia 34-31. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 1, 2016; Athens, GA, USA; Tennessee Volunteers defensive end Derek Barnett (9) hits Georgia Bulldogs quarterback Jacob Eason (10) causing a fumble recovered by Tennessee for a touchdown during the fourth quarter at Sanford Stadium. Tennessee defeated Georgia 34-31. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 30, 2016; Nashville , TN, USA; Tennessee Volunteers quarterback Joshua Dobbs (11) celebrates with Tennessee Volunteers offensive lineman Dylan Wiesman (71) after a touchdown during the first half against the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Nissan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 30, 2016; Nashville , TN, USA; Tennessee Volunteers quarterback Joshua Dobbs (11) celebrates with Tennessee Volunteers offensive lineman Dylan Wiesman (71) after a touchdown during the first half against the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Nissan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports /

Another guy who missed a few games due to injury, Dylan Wiesman was still far and away the best offensive lineman the Vols had this year.

The 6’4″ 310-pound senior lineman was the only consistent performer up front all year who helped carry them through numerous injuries. Jashon Robertson and Brett Kendrick could also get credit here, but Wiesman was the star.

He moved all over the line for Butch Jones and Mike DeBord to fill voids due to injury or lack of production. At some point, Wiesman played tackle, guard, and center.

And he was the one guy who never really made many mistakes, no matter what defensive looks opposing teams threw at the Vols.

It was his play at center that helped the Vols set offensive records in their 49-36 win over the Kentucky Wildcats this year, and his consistency also allowed them to get off to the hot start they had despite all the injuries on the line.

With his play at center, the Vols were dominant and made a habit out of racking up well over 400 yards of total offense.

Tennessee will miss him significantly next year along with his versatility. He was one of the physically and mentally toughest players on the team.

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