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Tennessee football: 5 most important sophomores for 2018

By Billy Williford

KNOXVILLE, TN - NOVEMBER 18: Jarrett Guarantano #2 of the Tennessee Volunteers throws a pass against the LSU Tigers during the first half at Neyland Stadium on November 18, 2017 in Knoxville, Tennessee. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
KNOXVILLE, TN - NOVEMBER 18: Jarrett Guarantano #2 of the Tennessee Volunteers throws a pass against the LSU Tigers during the first half at Neyland Stadium on November 18, 2017 in Knoxville, Tennessee. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) /
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GAINESVILLE, FL – SEPTEMBER 16: The line of scrimmage is seen during the game between the Tennessee Volunteers and Florida Gators at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium on September 16, 2017, in Gainesville, Florida. (Photo by Scott Halleran/Getty Images) /

No. 4 – Trey Smith, Offensive Line

One could argue that Trey Smith should be ranked higher than number four. And, I could not disagree to a point. There is no doubt Smith is the best player on the roster. He honestly could be one of the top five best players in the entire SEC.

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    • However, the number four ranking comes from the poor offensive line play from the entire group. No matter how good Smith is, he can not block the entire defense. Well, maybe against a sorry defense like West Virginia who gave up 31.5 points per game last season. A Mountaineers defense that gave up 34 to Kansas, 36 to Baylor (who was 1-11), and 50 to Oklahoma State.

    Smith was the only Tennessee player that made one of the first three All-SEC preseason teams, which was much deserved but extremely strange.

    The former number one ranked prospect out of Tennessee is coming off an injury but should be okay for the start of the season. Of course, the Vols are going to need Smith to stay healthy and play to his All-SEC level, but even a mediocre Smith is better than most offensive linemen in the SEC.

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