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Tennessee football: Johnny Majors all-time depth chart

By Caleb Calhoun

ANAHEIM, CA - AUGUST 26: Wide receiver Carl Pickens #15 of the Tennessee Volunteers runs with the ball against the Colorado Buffaloes during the Pigskin Classic at Anaheim Stadium on August 26, 1990 in Anaheim, California. The Buffs and Vols tied 31-31. (Photo by Bernstein Associates/Getty Images)
ANAHEIM, CA - AUGUST 26: Wide receiver Carl Pickens #15 of the Tennessee Volunteers runs with the ball against the Colorado Buffaloes during the Pigskin Classic at Anaheim Stadium on August 26, 1990 in Anaheim, California. The Buffs and Vols tied 31-31. (Photo by Bernstein Associates/Getty Images) /
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Cornerback

1. Dale Carter, 1990-1991

Joining Chuck Smith and Chris Mims, Dale Carter helped Tennessee football have a shockingly good defense, which is why the Vols repeated as SEC Champions. Carter was a two-time All-American cornerback in the two years he played on Rocky Top.

During those years, Carter had a total of nine interceptions, including a pick-six in 1990. He was a superstar and the most talented cornerback to ever play for Johnny Majors, so he obviously would be the top guy here. A 14-year Pro Bowl NFL career to follow validates that.

2. Roland James, 1976-1979

The first All-American ever to play for Johnny Majors, Roland James was more of a linebacker when Majors first arrived. However, he switched to cornerback that first year, and it paid off. In three years there.

As a defensive back, James had 10 interceptions in three years, including seven in 1978 and a pick-six. Because of that, he is clearly the other guy qualified to start at cornerback alongside Carter. He also proved his talent with an 11-year NFL career.

3. Terry McDaniel, 1984-1987

If a guy were to play nickel in this system, Terry McDaniel would be that guy. He was a star for the Vols in the mid-1980s. In his final three years, he helped the Vols to their first SEC Championship under Majors and their first 10-win season. He had six interceptions those years, including three in 1986, and then he had an 11-year NFL career, becoming a Pro Bowler like Carter.

4. Jeremy Lincoln, 1987-1991

Darryl Hardy blocked the first kick in the Miracle at South Bend. Jeremy Lincoln blocked the potential game-winner to secure Tennessee football’s win. That alone isn’t why he’s on here, though. Lincoln helped UT win the SEC title as a starter in 1990, and he had three interceptions his final two years before enjoying a nine-year NFL career. He’d be the reserve here.

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