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Tennessee football: Ranking former Vols by landing spots in the NFL

By Billy Williford

KNOXVILLE, TN - NOVEMBER 10: Shy Tuttle #2 of the Tennessee Volunteers blocks a kick during the second half of the game between the Kentucky Wildcats and the Tennessee Volunteers at Neyland Stadium on November 10, 2018 in Knoxville, Tennessee. Tennessee won the game 24-7. (Photo by Donald Page/Getty Images)
KNOXVILLE, TN - NOVEMBER 10: Shy Tuttle #2 of the Tennessee Volunteers blocks a kick during the second half of the game between the Kentucky Wildcats and the Tennessee Volunteers at Neyland Stadium on November 10, 2018 in Knoxville, Tennessee. Tennessee won the game 24-7. (Photo by Donald Page/Getty Images) /
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TUSCALOOSA, AL – OCTOBER 21: Josh Jacobs #8 of the Alabama Crimson Tide rushes against Kendal Vickers #39 and Micah Abernathy #22 of the Tennessee Volunteers at Bryant-Denny Stadium on October 21, 2017, in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
TUSCALOOSA, AL – OCTOBER 21: Josh Jacobs #8 of the Alabama Crimson Tide rushes against Kendal Vickers #39 and Micah Abernathy #22 of the Tennessee Volunteers at Bryant-Denny Stadium on October 21, 2017, in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) /

No.3 – Micah Abernathy, Minnesota Vikings

Former Vol, Micah Abernathy will have his chance to play for the Minnesota Vikings. He began minicamp last week in hopes of making the roster.

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One thing that held Abernathy from being drafted was his inconsistent play with his time On Rocky Top. He was always smart (being in the right position) which helped with the inconsistency.

Abernathy comes in third on our ranking because him making the roster is a long shot. He never really showed great athleticism, but he did show he was versatile with seven tackles for loss. He finished his career with just two interceptions but always seemed to be in the right spot at the right time.

Minnesota was one of the best defensives in the league last season. They ranked fourth in total defense and even better when it came to passing defense. The Vikings only allowed 3,140 passing yards to opponents and gave up just 7.0 yards per passing attempt.

It’s hard to pinpoint where Abernathy would wind up on the roster but he’s versatile enough to play both the defensive back and safety positions. Luckily for Abernathy, he could learn behind Anthony Harris and Harrison Smith. No, he probably wouldn’t see the field, but he would learn from some of the best.

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