Tennessee football: 4 players whose return to health could rejuvenate Vols
This is a bit of wishful thinking. That’s why he’s only No. 2 on the list. Trey Smith needs to get fully healthy and shake those blood clots, and he may need a full year of redshirting to do that. It’s very unfortunate that he’s gotten such a bad hand.
However, if Smith is able to get back, he would be an insane boost for Tennessee football. Make no mistake, the Vols beat the South Carolina Gamecocks and probably have a more complete offense against the Vanderbilt Commodores with Smith on the field.
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There was no doubt that Smith was the best offensive lineman for the Vols back in 2017 and until he suffered those blood clots in 2018. Amidst all the major improvements Jeremy Pruitt made on the offensive line recruiting, nothing would signal a bigger boost than the return of Smith.
If he were to find a way to get back, the Vols would be loaded with options up front, and Smith would immediately help that line have a historic turnaround. He is just that good of a player and, fully healthy, may be the best player on the team. Having him back would be the most amazing thing possible for UT entering 2019.